Author: WNKY Staff

Logan County receives over $100,000 in funding for agricultural projects

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board says it has approved just over $1 million for agricultural projects, with nearly $100,000 of that funding heading to Logan County. According to a release Friday by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the types of projects being awarded funding across the state include county and state funded projects, the county agricultural…

Kentucky State Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Estill County

IRVINE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Estill County. According to a release, the KSP Critical Incident Response Team was requested by Post 7 to investigate the shooting that happened in Irvine at approximately 9 pm on Thursday. KSP CIRT says a preliminary investigation shows that Estill County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Irvine Police…

BGISD names Caitlin Lawson as new director of special programs

Source: Bowling Green Independent School Distract. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Superintendent Gary Fields has selected Caitlin Lawson to be the next director of special programs for Bowling Green Independent School District. According to the district, Lawson “is a dedicated advocate for student success” with experience in both instructional and administrative roles in BGISD. Lawson began her career in 2016 as a…

Text scam threatens to suspend driver’s license, here’s what to know

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – At first, getting a text message from the Kentucky Driver Licensing Regional Office may seem legit. However, local law enforcement is warning scammers are behind some of these messages. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says the fraudulent text messages claim a victim owes money for traffic violations. They may even threaten suspension of a victim’s license….

Ohio County felon arrested in Allen County, charged with drug trafficking

OHIO COUNTY – A joint law enforcement investigation led to the arrest of an Ohio County man. According to a release, the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police arrested 34-year-old Dwayne Hackney, of Centertown, on Tuesday in Allen County. OCSO says KSP detectives located Hackney following a traffic stop. According to a uniform citation, Hackney’s vehicle had dark,…

Storm shelters in south-central Kentucky

Below is a list of storm shelters available across local counties. Warren County Ephram White Park at 885 Mt. Olivet Road in Bowling Green, KY 42101: One shelter is on the right side near the baseball complex, while one shelter is on the left rear near the maintenance building Ed Spear Park at 226 Sunset Ave. in Smiths Grove, KY…

UPDATE: Clarksville teen found safe, police say

Source: Clarksville Police Department. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Police say Ava Gordon has been located safe. Original Story  CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville Police Department says it is searching for a missing 18-year-old. According to police, 18-year-old Ava Gordon was last seen at her home on Helton Drive on Wednesday, March 18 around 1:11 a.m. Gordon is described as 4 feet…

Boil water advisory issued for portion of Scottsville

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – A boil water advisory is active for a portion of the Scottsville area. This follows a water leak on Old Gallatin Road, which has now been repaired, according to the city. City officials say the boil water advisory impacts an encircled area, which can be viewed here. Roads on the map include but are not limited…

KSP releases body camera footage in excessive use-of-force case

Source: Kentucky State Police. Editor’s note: The following content in the body camera footage linked below may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.  FRANKFORT, Ky. –  The Kentucky State Police is releasing body camera footage involving an excessive use-of-force case. According to the agency, the case involves former state trooper Hayden Kilbourne, who pleaded guilty to second-degree…

National magazine recognizes Cave City Tourism executive director

CAVE CITY, Ky. – A national magazine is recognizing a South Central Kentucky tourism official. According to a release, Jennifer McNett, executive director of the Cave Area Conference Center and executive director of Cave City Tourism, is profiled in the latest edition of Millennium Magazine. She is also featured on the cover. Millennium Magazine, a Marquis Who’s Who magazine, is…