Author: WNKY Staff

Edmonton man charged after allegedly shooting vehicle

KNOB LICK, Ky. – An Edmonton man is behind bars after allegedly firing a gunshot that struck a vehicle on Thursday. According to a uniform citation, the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office was contacted Thursday regarding an altercation involving a firearm off of Sulphur Well Center Road in Metcalfe County. Authorities say it was determined an adult male and his juvenile…

Man arrested on child sexual abuse charges in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A North Carolina man has been arrested on child sexual abuse charges in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office served an indictment warrant Thursday, arresting 57-year-old Mark Canary of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Canary is charged with two counts of first-degree sexual abuse, victim under 12 years of age. According to…

Woman arrested on indictment warrant in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One woman is behind bars after being apprehended on a warrant in Scottsville. The Scottsville Police Department says on Friday, police served an indictment warrant on 43-year-old Brandi L. Boisseau of Franklin. Boisseau faces charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, third or greater offense (methamphetamine), no brake lights and following another vehicle too closely. Boisseau…

Governor declares State of Emergency ahead of potential winter storm system

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A State of Emergency has been declared in Kentucky. According to a release, Governor Andy Beshear has issued a State of Emergency for Kentucky, ahead of a potential severe winter storm system that may affect large portions of the commonwealth. The State of Emergency activates state resources, including Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) and the Kentucky National Guard…

Lady Toppers come up short against Liberty

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball (5-13, 1-6 CUSA) dropped a 55-53 decision to Liberty (9-8, 3-3 CUSA) on Thursday evening in E.A. Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers will have a quick turnaround, hosting Delaware on Friday at 6:30 PM after the game was moved up due to weather. HOW IT HAPPENED Trinity Rowe, Torri James, Tia Shelling, Salma…

Glasgow police working to identify possible suspects in theft case

Source: Glasgow Police Department. GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department needs help identifying individuals in an alleged theft case. Police say at 8:53 p.m. on Dec. 30, two unidentified masked individuals were captured on surveillance forcibly entering an office building at Jackie Browning Park off of Donnelly Drive. Officers say items were taken from inside of the building. If…

Warming shelters in the local area

Top view of knitted hat and gloves on wooden surface. Source: Envato/By by LightFieldStudios. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – News 40 has compiled an ongoing list of warming shelters within the viewing area, which can be found below. Warren County  When temperatures are below 35 degrees, the following warming shelters are open in Warren County: Daily: The Salvation Army at 400…

Multiple agencies respond to chicken house fire in Auburn

Source: Russellville Rural Fire Department. AUBURN, Ky. – Multiple agencies responded for a reported structure fire in Auburn Thursday evening. According to Russellville Rural Fire Department chief Cheryl Allen, units were dispatched to the fire off of the 100 block of Cedar Springs Lane in Auburn. Russellville Rural says units located a chicken house on fire. In addition, Auburn, Lewisburg…

Kentucky State Police return convicted sex offender to Grayson County for sentencing

Source: Trooper Washer/Kentucky State Police. ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A convicted child sex offender has been returned to Grayson County after authorities say he fled the country. The Kentucky State Police says William Lee “Scott” Carter was arrested on June 11, 2023 following an investigation. Carter later pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree rape, four counts of third-degree rape and…

District 3 state highway crews ready to deploy for expected winter weather event

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky highway crews are ready to deploy for potential winter weather event this weekend, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3. KYTC District 3 covers counties that include Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Todd and Warren counties. The National Weather Service Louisville has placed the entire District 3 area under a Winter…