Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: Suspect in Hopkinsville murder arrested, charged

UPDATE: The Hopkinsville Police Department says murder suspect, Tavarious Mathews, was arrested on Wednesday evening. Mathews is charged with murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. He is lodged at the Christian County Detention Center. ORIGINAL REPORT HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Hopkinsville Police Department is searching for a person of interest in a murder investigation. The department…

New wedding venue opens in Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Last Wednesday, the Logan County Chamber of Commerce proudly held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Christopher Venue. The pouring rain did not dampen the curiosity and excitement of guests eager to explore this beautiful new property in Allensville. Everyone arrived for a warm welcome and an impressive walking tour led by the owners. The couple, who…

Boys to Men Leadership Group Kentucky hosting Tie Drive

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Right now, you can give back to one leadership group that aims to give young men a positive role model to help them further succeed in life. The Boys to Men leadership group is hosting its annual Tie Drive. These gently used or new ties will then be used to teach young kids how to tie…

Gary announces two additions to WKU Women’s Golf

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s golf coach Adam Gary announced the additions of Leah Edwards and Reagan Ramage on Thursday. The duo will enter WKU in the Fall of 2025 as freshmen. “I’m super excited about the 2025 class of signees,” Gary said. “Leah and Reagan fit the mold of exactly what we are looking for in our culture….

Crews report sinkhole opened up in Hart County

Source: Green River Valley Water District. HART COUNTY, Ky. – The Green River Valley Water District wants to warn customers about a potential impact after a sinkhole opened in the Northtown community of Hart County. The utility company says the sinkhole opened up after rain on Wednesday night. Crews are working to restore service at this time. They say customers…

Drug trafficking investigation in Burkesville leads to several arrests

BURKESVILLE, Ky. – Three people are facing drug-related charges in Cumberland County following an investigation on Thursday. The Kentucky State Police says it worked with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office and Burkesville Police Department to conduct a joint investigation. During this time, troopers say they uncovered information that led to a search warrant for a home on Coolidge Humphrey Road…

Multiple agencies execute search warrant on massage parlor in London, Kentucky

Source: London Police Department. LONDON, Ky. – A massage parlor in Laurel County is under investigation after authorities say they received tips about criminal activity. According to the London Police Department, London police chief Jerry Hollon says the London Police Investigation Division, along with the Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigations, executed a search…

Metcalfe Co. High School gathering hurricane relief donations

EDMONTON, Ky. – A local high school is working to gather the essentials for those impacted by Hurricane Helene. Metcalfe County High School says it is gathering supplies for residents of North Carolina. Items needed include non-perishable foods, sleeping bags, blankets, clothing, shoes, children and adult cold medicine, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent batteries, lighters, heaters and more. The school says…

Greenwood and South Warren among schools receiving National College Success Award

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Three area high schools are being recognized with a National College Success Award. Greenwood High School, South Warren High School and Barren County High School are part of the 31 Kentucky schools that have received the award from GreatSchools.org. According to a release by Warren County Public Schools, the winning schools demonstrated a successful past of…

Kentucky man accused of stealing Nancy Pelosi’s laptop during Jan. 6th riot

WASHINGTON, (AP).- A Kentucky man charged with storming the U.S. Capitol is suspected by the FBI of stealing a laptop belonging to then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi from a conference room during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot, according to newly unsealed court records. David Slinker was arrested near Edmonton, Kentucky, on Oct. 29, on misdemeanor charges. FBI agents didn’t find the…