Author: WNKY Staff

Fugitive arrested by Grayson Co. deputy after vehicle found along road

Source: K105. LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A fugitive out of Leitchfield has been apprehended by the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, on Friday night around 10 p.m., central dispatch received a call stating there was a car on the side of Claggett Road with a blinker on and no one around the vehicle. While…

Bowling Green man arrested on warrant in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One man wanted on a warrant has been apprehended in Scottsville. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says deputies located 34-year-old Christopher Hutcheson of Bowling Green on Monday. According to authorities, Hutcheson had an active probation violation warrant for his arrest. Hutcheson was arrested without incident and transported to the Allen County Detention Center.  

Lady Toppers return home to face Austin Peay

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis will host Austin Peay at 1 p.m. CT on Tuesday at the Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park. MATCH INFO Austin Peay (0-4 overall, 0-0 ASUN) at WKU (4-2 overall, 0-0 CUSA) Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 1 p.m. CT Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park | Bowling…

Elkton officers locate suspected fentanyl, meth after woman found unconscious

ELKTON, Ky. – One person is facing multiple drug charges in Todd County. According to the Elkton Police Department, an officer and captain responded Monday around 12:30 p.m. for a report of a female unconscious in her vehicle at the gas pumps of a FiveStar. Upon arrival, police say they located 34-year-old Brittany McDonald of Dunmor unconscious in the vehicle….

Nicholasville Police Department mourning loss of officer

Source: Nicholasville Police Department. NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – The Nicholasville Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its officers. On Monday, the department announced the death of officer Anthony Ruggiero. Ruggiero was a nine-year veteran of the NPD, officials say. The department says it is “experiencing profound sadness in the aftermath of his untimely death.” The department has not…

Bitowf named CUSA Video Coordinator of the Year

Credit: WKU AthleticsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football Video Coordinator Chase Bitowf has been named the 2024-25 Conference USA Video Coordinator of the Year by the Collegiate Sports Video Association, the organization announced Monday. Bitowf was selected by his peers in CUSA to receive the Conference Video Coordinator of the Year honor.  He is now a finalist for the prestigious…

Millions of baked goods recalled over potential listeria

(CNN) – Millions of baked goods are being pulled off the shelves over listeria concerns. The Food and Drug Administration is stepping up its recall of 60 baked products. That includes a variety of doughnut, cinnamon sticks, crullers and fritters manufactured by the pastry wholesaler FGF Brands. While the recall was initially issued on Jan. 7, it was upgraded to…

Domestic violence incident results in man barricading himself in apartment

LONDON, Ky. – A man is in custody after barricading himself in an apartment. The London Police Department responded to the S&R Apartments on Monday morning about a domestic violence event possibly involving assault. When officers arrived, they located the alleged victim. The victim told officers the suspect was armed with a handgun and used it during the alleged assault….

Warren County teacher among those receiving PAEMST honors

Source: Warren County Public Schools. FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Warren County teacher is among a group of five other Kentucky educators being honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. According to the Kentucky Department of Education, this award is the highest honor from the government for K-12 science, technology, engineering and mathematics teaching. The Kentucky…