Author: WNKY Staff

AG announces domestic violence indictment of Casey County man

FRANKFORT, Ky, – A Central Kentucky man has been indicted on domestic violence charges. The Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman says Matthew Daniel, 30 of Liberty, was indicted by a Casey County grand jury on Monday. Daniel is charged with second-degree strangulation (Class D felony), fourth-degree assault, and domestic violence (Class A misdemeanor). The indictment, issued on June 15,…

UPDATE: Edmonson County sheriff locates missing woman

Update: The woman has now been found according to the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office. BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing woman. Sheriff James Vincent says Mary Ann Vaughan, 72, was last seen near Brownsville. Vincent says Vaughan spoke with her sister and could be near Cave City, Clarkson, or Clarksville, TN. Vaughan has…

Bowling Green Police, KSP searching for suspect in burglary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is conducting an investigation of a burglary suspect. Bowling Green Police Public Information Officer Assistant Amber Kae Bowman says the department is searching for a burglary suspect in the woods near Stockdale’s. Drones have been deployed in the search. Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker confirmed to WNKY News 40 that the…

Richardsville FD responds to field fire

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A field fire broke out on Saturday afternoon. The Richardsville Fire Department responded to a field fire at the 4000 block of Anna Sandhill Road. Crews say they located approximately one acre of land engulfed. The department says crews quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading.

Barren County Schools Trojan Art Gallery unveiled during grand opening

GLASGOW, Ky. — The Barren County Trojan Art Gallery officially opened its doors Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that brought together community leaders, educators, local artists and students. The gallery, located at Barren County High School, stands as a testament to the power of collaboration. According to the district, the gallery was born from a visionary collaboration between Barren County…

Pet of the Weekend: Yoda

FRANKLIN, Ky. – It’s now time for your weekend Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust. This weekend, we’d like you to meet Yoda. This boy is happy-go-lucky and playful, who loves toys and rolling around in the grass, so having a huge yard will be perfect. He also loves to settle down a bit…

Adairville first responders honored for saving victim during 2021 floods

ADAIRVILLE, Ky. – On Thursday, the City of Adairville honored two first responders for their outstanding efforts to help community members. According to a social media post by Logan County Search and Rescue, Adairville presented rescue member Aaron Montgomery and Adairville Fire Department chief Zack Rouse with plaques of commendation for courage and dedication for their efforts in saving the…

Tractor-trailer hit by train in Elizabethtown

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A semi-truck was hit by a train in Elizabethtown Thursday night, and traffic saw the impact for nearly three hours. According to the Elizabethtown Police Department, the tractor-trailer was struck at the Nicholas Street railroad crossing located just west of the U.S. 31-W Bypass ramp intersection with U.S. 62. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported. However, motorists…

MadeGood granola bars recalled for potential presence of metal

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (WNKY) – MadeGood granola bars sold across the United States are under recall since officials say they may contain metal. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says Riverside Natural Foods issued the recall as a precautionary measure. Currently, officials say no injuries have been reported. This recall affects several varieties, including Chocolate Chip Granola…

UPDATE: Simpson Co. Schools no longer under soft lockdown

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Franklin-Simpson middle and high schools are no longer under a soft lockdown following a reported threat Friday. At about 2 p.m., the Kentucky State Police says it received a call about a school threat from a suicide hotline. KSP, Simpson County Sheriff’s Office, and Franklin Police Department responded to all Simpson County Schools. Troopers say the schools…