Author: WNKY Staff

Multiple agencies respond to vehicle fire in Alvaton

ALVATON, Ky. – Firefighters responded for a vehicle fire in Alvaton on Wednesday. According to the Alvaton Fire Department, Alvaton units responded this morning for a vehicle fire on Interstate 65 north at the 15-mile marker. Units quickly arrived on scene and extinguished the fire, fire officials say. The Plano Volunteer Fire Department and the Kentucky State Police assisted at…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted on assault, burglary charges

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is asking for assistance to locate a man who may be in the Allen County area. According to troopers, 35-year-old Justin Kyle Ladd is wanted on charges of first-degree wanton endangerment, third-degree burglary and second-degree assault. He is described as 6 feet 3 inches tall and 160 pounds…

Grayson Co. daycare worker arrested after injuring child

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A daycare worker in Grayson County is now behind bars. According to the Leitchfield Police Department, officers were notified on Tuesday of a 1-year-old that was injured at a local daycare. LPD says its investigators began looking into the incident due to the injuries having a suspicious nature. Based on surveillance, police say they watched a video…

State police charge Pendleton County man with child sexual exploitation offenses

DEMOSSVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police charges Pendleton County man with child sexual exploitation offenses. Rick Allen Brooks, 44, was arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material by the KSP Electronic Crime Brach on Tuesday. KSP says Crimes Against Children investigation uncovered Brooks was allegedly sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. A search warrant at Brooks’ residence…

Bitcoin ATM scams active in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Law enforcement is warning Glasgow residents of active scams. The Glasgow Police Department says scammers are actively running Bitcoin ATM scams. The department asks residents to contact them first to determine if purchases of Bitcoin or gift cards are legitimate. The phone number for the department is (270) 651-5151. Glasgow police shared the following tips to avoid…

Bowling Green man charged with DUI, fleeing police

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges after hitting two utility poles. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department observed a a silver 2015 Chrysler run off of the road and hit a pole at the intersection of 11th Avenue and Adams Street. Police say the vehicle continued traveling, turning down 12th…

Man charged with DUI after collision in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing charges after police say he crashed into a vehicle with children in it. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded for a collision around 10:38 a.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Lane and West Main Avenue. Upon arrival, police say both vehicles had sustained severe damage….

Bridge repair on Mount Lebanon Road to cause lane closure

Source: Warren County KY Government. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County residents will want to be aware of an upcoming road closure. According to Warren County government officials, Scott & Murphy will begin repairs to Wheeler Bridge on Mount Lebanon Road on Thursday. One lane will be closed during repairs. The repairs will take around one week to complete.

Units respond to camper fire in Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Units responded to a reported camper fire on Wednesday. According to the Russellville Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to a reported camper fire off Emerson Bypass. Fire officials say one person was outside lying on the ground. No other victims were located. The department says the structure was fully involved, and multiple agencies responded to the scene….

Scottsville man allegedly has multiple drugs, charged with drug trafficking

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing drug charges following a traffic stop. The Scottsville Police Department observed a vehicle with expired registration on Veterans Memorial Highway on Wednesday. Brandon Cox, 36, of Scottsville, was identified as the driver. Police say the vehicle had a smell of non-burned marijuana. A search of the vehicle was conducted, and officers located…