Author: WNKY Staff

Bomb squad responds after device found in donation to Goodwill in Clarksville

Photo source: Canva. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – A bomb squad responded to investigate a reported device donated to a Goodwill in Clarksville, Tennessee over the weekend. According to a social media post by the Clarksville Police Department, officers received a 911 call around 2:38 p.m. Saturday regarding a possible explosive device found inside of a green bag donated to a Goodwill…

Man wanted for 2013 Christian County murder arrested after falling from cliff

LANCASTER, Ky. – A man wanted in a 2013 murder investigation in Christian County was arrested last week. According to KSP, detectives received information on the whereabouts of 55-year-old Jason Patterson on August 12. Patterson was wanted in Christian County in connection with a 2013 murder investigation. KSP says Fay Springfield was allegedly murdered on July 20, 2013. On August…

Bowling Green man charged with burglary of local shop

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is behind bars on a burglary charge. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to a theft in progress at an auto shop located at 834 Barry Street. Authorities say the caller stated a male subject ran from the scene toward the Salvation Army. Police say they identified…

Police arrest man after he allegedly attempted to hide meth in child’s playpen

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – According to the Scottsville Police Department, officers arrested 45-year-old David A. Rupe Sunday. SPD officers arrested Rupe after they said he attempted to hide suspected methamphetamine and a pipe by “tossing them into a child’s playpen.” Rupe was lodged at the Allen County Jail. He is charged with first-degree wanton endangerment, possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical…

New Information: 1 in critical condition after shooting in Smiths Grove

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – An Edmonson County man is in critical condition after a shooting incident in Warren County. According to KSP Public Affairs Officer Trooper Katan Parker, troopers responded to the 1300 block of Rocky Hill Road to a reported shooting at approximately 6 pm Saturday. Troopers located 58-year-old James Kevin Marr, of Rocky Hill, with apparent gunshot wounds…

Authorities conducting death investigation after body found in Hopkinsville roadway

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – An investigation is underway after a body was found in a Hopkinsville roadway. According to Hopkinsville Fire/EMS, personnel responded to the area of Jessie Avenue and South Walnut Street to reports of an unresponsive individual in the road. HFDE says crews located a dead male in the roadway. Authorities believe that the man suffered a medical episode…

Auburn firefighters respond to hay bale fire during extreme heat

Photo source: Auburn Fire DepartmentAUBURN, Ky. – The Auburn Fire Department (AFD) responded to a hay bale fire Saturday afternoon that continued to rekindle throughout the weekend. According to a social media post from the department, firefighters responded to the area of Hughes Road and Friendship Road to a report of a fire at approximately 2:20 pm. AFD says firefighters…

1 dead, 4 injured after reported shooting in Lexington

Photo source: WLEXLEXINGTON, Ky. – The Lexington Police Department (LPD) is investigating a fatal shooting incident. According to a social media post from LPD, officers responded to a shots-fired call Saturday evening in the 200 block of Midland Avenue. When officers arrived, they located five victims. The victims were transported for treatment. LPD says one of the victims was pronounced…

Teen killed, 1 arrested after shooting in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A 16-year-old is dead after a shooting incident in Bowling Green. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, officers responded to a reported shooting incident in the 3000 block of Woodbridge Lane at around 8 pm Friday. After arriving at the scene, officers located the body of 16-year-old Biak Hmung. BGPD says Hmung was dead from…

Employee charged after allegedly making threats toward Bluegrass Farms daycare

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has released arrest information following a reported threat toward Bluegrass Farms daycare. According to a social media post by the sheriff’s office, on Thursday, Aug. 13, the agency received a complaint of threats being made toward a local daycare. Deputies say they were advised the suspect or suspects were believed to…