Author: WNKY Staff

Two Barren County students selected to state BETA positions, students honored

GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County Schools students were recognized for their achievements in March. According to a release, BCS students received honors at the Kentucky Beta State Convention in Lexington. Barren County Middle School student Lily Key was elected Kentucky Junior Beta President. “I decided to run for an office because I wanted to show others that we can all…

Horse Cave man arrested on drug trafficking charges

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – A Hart County man is facing drug trafficking charges after authorities say they received an anonymous tip. According to a uniform citation, on Monday, dispatch received information regarding a possible drug transaction. The Kentucky State Police says it responded to a location off of Bennett Drive, where they made contact with 63-year-old Ricky Bell of Horse…

NWS Louisville preliminary findings indicate EF-1 tornado hit Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The National Weather Service Louisville is releasing preliminary results of a damage survey in northwestern Warren County Wednesday. According to a social media post by the NWS Louisville, a preliminary EF-1 tornado was indicated in that area. The NWS Louisville says the tornado reached a maximum wind speed of 90 miles per hour Sunday night. The…

LaRue County Schools, law enforcement investigate non-credible threat

HODGENVILLE, Ky. – LaRue County Schools and local law enforcement investigated a school threat on Tuesday. According to a release, the school system identified that a student from another school district made a threat toward LCS on social media. LCS says it worked with law enforcement and state partners to investigate the threat. Following the investigation, it was determined that…

NWS Louisville: preliminary findings show EF-0 tornadoes in Butler, Logan counties

BUTLER, LOGAN COUNTIES, Ky. – The National Weather Service Louisville’s preliminary findings indicate both Butler County and Logan County experienced EF-0 tornadoes amid Sunday’s storms. According to the National Weather Service’s website, preliminary results for Logan County show an EF-0 with a peak wind of 85 miles per hour traveled across 40 yards Sunday night. The NWS states the tornado…

Women arrested after alleged theft involving over $40,000 from Plato’s Closet

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One woman is behind bars after an alleged theft of over $40,000 from a Bowling Green Plato’s Closet. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Tuesday to 2945 Scottsville Road regarding a delayed theft. Authorities say an owner of Plato’s Closet called, stating one of the store’s employees, 22-year-old Gabrielle Aguilar of…

Vehicle break-in attempts reported in Calloway County

Source: Calloway County Sheriff’s Office. CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. – The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community about an individual caught on surveillance video. According to a social media post by the sheriff’s office on Tuesday, a round of vehicle break-in attempts were reported in the area. In particular, authorities say the image above is from Covey Drive in…

5 arrested after drugs located inside Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex

WEST LIBERTY, Ky. — Five people are facing charges after authorities say illegal narcotics were found at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex. According to the Kentucky State Police, KSP and the HIDTA Gateway Area Drug Task Force have arrested five individuals on 22 charges related to drug trafficking, official misconduct and other offenses. Authorities say on September 7, 2025, EKCC…

Kentucky State Penitentiary caseworker facing sexual offense charges

EDDYVILLE, Ky. – A Kentucky State Penitentiary caseworker is facing sexual offense charges regarding an inmate. According to authorities, at 3:40 p.m. Monday, the Kentucky State Police received a call from the Kentucky State Penitentiary stating an employee had been spotted “on security footage engaging in sexual intercourse with an inmate.” Troopers say they responded to the scene, along with…

Road work to begin Wednesday in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The City of Franklin is preparing drivers for upcoming road work starting Wednesday, March 18. According to a social media post by the city, crews will begin work and paving on 31-W near Akin Avenue. Lane shifts are expected, according to the city. Drivers are advised to use caution and plan for an alternate route. Street work…