Author: WNKY Staff

Man dies after tree falls on truck

OLIVE HILL, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal collision in Carter County. KSP Post 14 says it responded to a single-vehicle collision on US 60 near Fleming Ford on January 16 just after 1 pm. Following an investigation, KSP says Daniel Stone, 38, was traveling east on US 60 when a tree fell onto his truck. Stone…

Guthrie releases statement on President Trump’s Inauguration

WASHINGTON – Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02) has released a statement Monday following President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. “Today is a momentous day in the history of our nation,” Guthrie says. “The inauguration of President Donald Trump will help usher in a new era that is dedicated to putting the American people first. President…

Bowling Green police release suspect vehicle description in fatal hit-and-run

Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has released further details surrounding a fatal hit-and-run of a bicyclist. Police say it is seeking the public’s help in the investigation of the incident that occurred on Louisville Road. Officers say they responded to a check welfare call for a man lying on the side…

State police investigating officer-involved shooting in Franklin County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Franklin County. KSP says its Critical Incident Response Team was requested by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a shooting on Saturday at approximately 6:30 am. An investigation by CIRT indicates that two FCSO officers responded to a call regarding a man experiencing a mental health crisis….

Kentucky to honor Carter, Trump

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Flags will be raised to full-staff on Monday. Governor Andy Beshear says all government flags will be raised to full-staff following President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Flags will return to half-staff following the ceremony. The flags will remain half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, January 28 to honor former President Jimmy Carter. Gov. Beshear recommends individuals, businesses and organizations…

Pet of the Day: Pretty Boy

Pretty Boy is available for adoption at the Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society! MEET PRETTY BOY Pretty Boy is a 4-year-old Flat-Coated Retriever who knows he’s handsome, and he’s ready to steal your heart! This charming guy truly is the full package-lovable, friendly, and the perfect companion. Due to being covered in mats, Pretty Boy had to be shaved, but…

Fire destroys elderly woman’s home, kills dog

CANEYVILLE, Ky. – A Caneyville house fire leaves a home destroyed and dog dead. According to report by WNKY News 40 partner K105, the Caneyville and Leitchfield Fire Departments responded to a structure fire at 7 pm on Saturday in the 2400 block of Bowling Green Road (Highway 185). When firefighters arrived, a wood/medal siding structure of the home and…

Allen County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing juvenile

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing juvenile. Deputies and emergency personnel are attempting to locate a missing 13-year-old male. Deputies say the boy walked away from his residence in the area of New Roe Road and Franklin Road. The sheriff’s office requests residence in the area to check security cameras for footage that…