Author: WNKY Staff

Donation from sock manufacturer helps survivors in the Barren River area

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A generous sock donation from an American sock manufacturer helps survivors in the Barren River area. Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. announced that it has received a generous donation of 5,000 pairs of socks from Bombas to distribute to the survivors it connects with. BRASS says socks are a critical item of need and provide comfort…

Officials lift burn bans in Edmonson, Metcalfe counties

Source: CanvaEDMONSON, METCALFE COUNTIES, Ky. – Burn bans are now lifted in both Edmonson and Metcalfe counties following recent weather conditions. The bans were initially issued through executive orders by each county’s judge executive due to drought conditions. Although the outdoor burn bans are lifted, fire hazard season remains in effect through Thursday, April 30. Open burning remains prohibited within…

Louisville man arrested following three-vehicle collision involving KSP cruiser in Jefferson County

Photo source: Kentucky State Police/Jefferson CountyVALLEY STATION, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a collision involving a KSP cruiser in Jefferson County. KSP says a trooper was injured in a three-vehicle collision in the 15000 block of Dixie Highway in Jefferson County Wednesday. The initial investigation indicates that 33-year-old David Huggins, of Louisville, was driving southbound on Dixie…

Woman apprehended in Bowling Green on rape, sexual abuse charges involving child

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A woman is behind bars on multiple charges, including rape involving a child under 12. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police served an indictment warrant Monday on 33-year-old Brittany Cornett of Morgantown. Cornett is now formally charged with first-degree criminal abuse of a child, 12 or under, first-degree sexual abuse, victim under 12…

Local bank awards 5 scholarships to high school seniors

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – A local bank awarded scholarships to students for continued education. Morgantown Bank & Trust presented $12,500 in scholarships to five high school seniors on Wednesday. The bank awards the scholarships to standout students in South Central Kentucky annually. 2026 Recipients Andrew Fulkerson (Ohio County High School) Claire Ellington (Greenwood High School) Tinslea Belcher (Butler County High School)…

Glasgow Police Department honors local child during tree planting

GLASGOW, Ky. – On Wednesday, the community gathered at the Glasgow Police Department to honor a local child, 2-year-old Wyatt Miller. On Wednesday morning, the department planted a tree in Miller’s memory. Through organ donation, the agency says Miller’s legacy lives on and has saved three lives. On a plaque at the department, Miller is recognized, stating, “In honor of Wyatt…

1 flown, 1 transported after side-by-side crash in Livingston County

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ky. – One person was flown following a crash in Livingston County. According to a social media post by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday around 10 a.m., first responders were dispatched to Maxield Road in the Burna area for a single-vehicle collision involving a side-by-side. Authorities say a preliminary investigation shows the side-by-side was occupied by…

Update: 2 suspects in Franklin shooting charged with attempted murder

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Additional details have been released after a reported shooting in Simpson County resulted in two arrests. According to the Franklin Police Department, officers responded to 4391 Nashville Road to a shots fired complaint at 3:09 a.m. on Wednesday. Police say they learned two shots were fired from a suspect into a vehicle. Detectives say the suspects fled…