Author: WNKY Staff

Scottsville man charged with rape, incest involving child

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is charged regarding a child rape investigation. According to a uniform citation, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office responded Wednesday afternoon to interview 36-year-old Joshua Lowe of Scottsville regarding an alleged rape case involving a child. Deputies say Lowe confessed to details that, when combined with other information, led them to believe a rape had…

Auburn man allegedly breaks into Auburn business twice in August

AUBURN, Ky. – An Auburn man is facing burglary charges after allegedly breaking into a business on two separate occasions in the same month. Logan County Sheriff Stephen Stratton says the department responded to a burglary at Auburn Grocery Store on West Main Street on August 1. On August 25, the department received a call to investigate a burglary at…

Gov. orders flags to half-staff to honor victims of Minneapolis shooting

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Commonwealth will honor Minneapolis shooting victims this week. In a release, Gov. Andy Beshear directed all flags at state buildings to be lowered to half-staff in accordance with a proclamation from the White House. Flags will be lowered until sunset on Sunday, August 31, to honor the victims of a shooting at Annunciation Church. Two children…

Farmers RECC helps provide donations to Kentucky’s Ronald McDonald Houses

Source: Farmers RECC.GLASGOW, Ky. – Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, including Farmers RECC, are providing much-needed items to Ronald McDonald Houses in Lexington and Louisville. According to a release Wednesday by Farmers RECC, the cooperatives raised nearly $17,000 of items in total. Throughout June and July, co-ops gathered donations in a Wish List Drive campaign to support both Ronald McDonald Houses,…

Laurel County man facing drug, poaching charges following investigation

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – A Laurel County man faces drug and poaching charges after law enforcement searched his garage. DEA agents in Laurel County contacted Kentucky Fish and Wildlife regarding the discovery of potential deer poaching while investigating an unrelated case. A search warrant was obtained for a garage. Wardens and law enforcement located 24 suspected illegally taken whitetail deer…

Law enforcement responds to two-vehicle injury collision near Auburn

AUBURN, Ky. – First responders are at the scene of a two-vehicle injury collision near Auburn. WNKY News 40 reporters were at the scene at approximately 1:45 pm. Logan County Sheriff Stephen Stratton says the collision happened at the railroad crossing on US 68 80 East. Stratton says an air ambulance has been requested. The roadway has reopened. This is…

Greg Burrell Joins Farmers Bank & Trust Team in Bowling Green

Source: Farmers Bank and Trust. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Farmers Bank & Trust is proud to announce that Greg Burrell will be joining our Bowling Green team as a Business Development and Commercial Banking Officer. Burrell will be based at our 2009 Scottsville Road location, where he will partner with local individuals and businesses to help them achieve their financial…

Pet food sold nationwide recalled for salmonella, listeria concerns

Source: Viva Raw LLC via CNN Newsource. (CNN) – Attention pet owners! A popular raw pet food brand is recalling some of its products because they could make your pet sick.   Viva Raw dog and cat food could be contaminated with salmonella and listeria. The recall includes several beef, turkey and chicken varieties. You should contact your veterinarian immediately…

Results released for ‘Best in Kentucky’ 2025, 2 local names take top spots

Mammoth Cave Heritage Trail photo provided by Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. –  The results are in for Kentucky Living’s “Best in Kentucky” 2025. One local destination, Mammoth Cave National Park, has placed first in both the road trip and place for adventure categories. In addition, it placed second as a historic attraction and third in the hiking trail…