Author: WNKY Staff

Authorities release identity of body found in Madisonville City Park lake

MADISONVILLE, Ky. – Authorities in Hopkins County released the identity of a body found on Tuesday. On Sept. 22 at approximately 12:50 p.m., the MPD officers responded to Madisonville City Park after two men fishing reported a possible body floating in the lake behind the city swimming pool. According to the release, MPD officers located the body at the far…

Teen charged in connection with string of vehicle thefts in Daviess County

Photo source: Canva. DAVIESS COUNTY, Ky. – A teen has been tied to multiple alleged vehicle thefts in Daviess County. According to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, on Sept. 18 around 9 a.m., deputies responded to the 5500 block of Pleasant Valley Road regarding a reported intruder that had entered the residence earlier that morning and had fled the area….

Louisville man arrested after traffic stop in Simpson County, accused of stealing vehicle

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Louisville man is charged with stealing a vehicle after a traffic stop in Simpson County Wednesday morning. According to a uniform citation, a Franklin Police Department officer conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Montague Street and Liberty Street after observing a vehicle “traveling much slower than other vehicles.” During the investigation, the vehicle was…

Man reported missing from Graves County

MAYFIELD, Ky. – A man is reportedly missing from the Graves County area. According to the Kentucky State Police, on Sept. 7, troopers received a call from an acquaintance who expressed concern for 38-year-old Zachary Burnett. Authorities say Burnett is described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 192 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Troopers say…

Star Meat Delivery Inc. recalls multiple products, including beef, pork

Source: Canva. WASHINGTON – Over 167,000 pounds of raw pork, beef and goat products are being recalled by Star Meat Delivery Inc., according to health officials. On Tuesday, the Food Safety and Inspection Service for the U.S. Department of Agriculture stated the products were produced “without the benefit of federal inspection.” Health officials say this means the products have labels…

Annual book sale raises over $17,000 for Friends of the Library – Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The fundraising results are in after Warren County Public Library’s annual book sale. According to a social media post, the book sale generated $17,212.25 for Friends of the Library-Warren County. The library says this will support its programs, such as Summer and Winter Reading. The library says volunteers for the event logged nearly 712 hours to…

Todd County clothing store selling t-shirts to support woman battling cancer

Photo source: WEKT RadioELKTON, Ky. – People across the country are buying T-shirts designed by a Todd County resident battling cancer. According to WEKT Radio, Emily Kidd was making artwork in the hospital when Jenn Harris, owner of Hip Harvest, a clothing store in Elkton, Kentucky, came across her designs. Kidd and Harris began selling T-shirts with her art to…

City of Bowling Green announces Downtown Ambassador Academy cohort

The Fountain in downtown Bowling Green at Fountain Square Park is a picturesque area for tourists.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green has announced the second Downtown BGKY Ambassador Academy cohort. The city says the free program connects Western Kentucky University students with leadership initiatives, community service and professional development in the downtown area. Officials say the program…

Morgantown man arrested after reported vehicle pursuit ends in wreck

RADCLIFF, Ky. – A Morgantown man is charged with fleeing police in Hardin County on Friday. According to a uniform citation, on Sept. 18, a citizen notified Radcliff police about a male allegedly pulling on handles in the parking lot of a Walmart at 1165 Walmart Way. Authorities say an associated vehicle left the parking lot. Police say they attempted…