Author: WNKY Staff

State police searching for Mayfield woman missing since August

MAYFIELD, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 1 troopers are searching for a missing woman. On Sept. 16, the family of 80-year-old Ethelene Moss contacted KSP about her whereabouts. KSP says Moss is a black female with black hair and brown eyes. She is approximately 5’5″ and weighs 165 pounds. The family told troopers they last heard from Moss on…

Med Center Health Foundation awards 3 medical school loan forgiveness scholarships

Photo courtesy of Med Center Health. (From left to right): Dr. Darrin Laswell, Dr. Dixi Secula, and Dr. Ethan SmithBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health Foundation has awarded medical school loan forgiveness scholarships to three Med Center Health physicians. This year’s scholarship recipients were Drs. Darrin Laswell, Dixi Secula and Ethan Smith, according to the organization. Med Center Health…

Winning $50,000 Powerball ticket sold in Russellville

Source: Kentucky Lottery. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – One lucky winner in Russellville bought a winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000, lottery officials say. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the ticket was sold at a Marathon gas station at 1120 Sportsman Club Road in Russellville. Lottery officials say the Monday, Sept. 21 winning numbers were two, seven, nine, 17, 58 and a Powerball…

Authorities respond to crash, gunshot victim flown for treatment in Christian County

Photo source: Christian County Sheriff’s OfficeCHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Christian County Sheriff’s Office responded to a collision with possible injuries at Exit 9 on Interstate 169 just after midnight Tuesday. When deputies arrived at the scene, they were notified that 23-year-old Carlos Chester Jr., of Hopkinsville, arrived at a local hospital with two gunshot wounds, one in his knee…

Some Warren County residents could claim part of $9.6M in unclaimed property

Source: Envato/By by Chatham172. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County residents can learn on Tuesday if they have unclaimed property. On Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Kentucky State Treasury’s Unclaimed Property team will be at the Warren County Courthouse. While there, the team can help residents search for unclaimed property, according to officials. According to the…

Team Kentucky reminds drivers to check child safety seats to save lives

Source: EnvatoFRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is reminding drivers to check that child safety seats are properly fitted and installed, an action that could save a life. According to the agency, Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 20-26, a time to remind drivers to ensure their child seat’s height and weight requirements. “Safety should always be the priority…

Controlled detonation of active tank shell occurs in Cave City

By Auggie Brown, Glasgow News 1

Photo source: Canva. CAVE CITY, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – A bomb squad reportedly carried out a controlled detonation of an active tank shell found in a Cave City apartment. According to a report by Glasgow News 1, a resident contacted emergency services regarding the device. In the report, Cave City Police Chief Paul Reynolds stated a caller reached out…

Beshear breaks ground on northern Kentucky Crime Lab and Medical Examiner’s Office

Credit: Governor Andy BeshearHIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky. – Officials are recognizing the future impacts of a new medical examiner’s office and Kentucky State Police crime lab at Northern Kentucky University. On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear, along with public safety and higher education leaders, broke ground on the office. “We’re continuing to invest in resources that make our communities safer and deliver…

Kentucky Chamber recognizes Rep. Michael Meredith with 2026 MVP Award

Source: Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Rep. Michael Meredith is being honored with the Kentucky Chamber MVP Award. The award was presented by Kentucky Chamber Senior Vice President of Public Affairs Kate Shanks and Manager of Public Affairs Annie Santos, recognizing his leadership during the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly, the chamber says. The chamber says Meredith was among…

Kentucky man arrested after allegedly damaging, tampering with FLOCK cameras

MOUNT STERLING, Ky. – A man is charged after allegedly damaging or tampering with FLOCK cameras. According to the Mount Sterling Police Department, the department received a FLOCK camera damage notification on Aug. 15. Authorities say eight FLOCK cameras have been destroyed or tampered with, including two privately owned by Lowes. On Sept. 20, 9 FLOCK cameras belonging to MSPD…