Author: WNKY Staff

Applications to build Metcalfe County grocery store to open, 10,500 residents currently reside in food desert

August 5, 2026

WNKY Staff,

EDMONTON, Ky. – Applications to build Metcalfe County’s only full-service grocery store will open this month. According to a release, the Barren River Area Development District is seeking qualified applicants for the only full-service grocery in Metcalfe County. The City of Edmonton contributed $750,000, with an additional $500,000 from the Metcalfe County Fiscal Court. BRADD will oversee the grant application…

Kentucky State Police arrests Morgantown man with multiple warrants

August 4, 2026

WNKY Staff,

CALHOUN, Ky. – According to a release from Kentucky State Police Post 16, on August 4, they received an anonymous tip regarding potential criminal activity at a camper trailer on KY-815 in McLean County, Kentucky. At this location, troopers and detectives from the post located 32-year-old Wesley Wright of Morgantown, Kentucky Authorities arrested Wright on several outstanding warrants. He was booked…

Man arrested in ongoing murder investigation in Johnson County

August 4, 2026

WNKY Staff,

THEALKA, Ky. – One man is facing a murder charge connected to a case out of Johnson County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were notified of a shooting in Johnson County on Saturday, Aug. 1. Troopers say they responded to a residence on Main Camp Branch, where they located Richard Roberts of River unresponsive in the driveway of…

2 arrested following alleged pursuit in Johnson County

August 4, 2026

WNKY Staff,

PAINTSVILLE, Ky. – Two people are facing charges after an alleged vehicle pursuit in Johnson County on Sunday. According to the Kentucky State Police, around 10:49 a.m. Sunday, a KSP sergeant attempted to stop a vehicle traveling on U.S. 23 in the Paintsville community for displaying no visible registration plate and having excessive window tint. Authorities say the driver failed…

NEW DETAILS: Adairville School band director charged in child exploitation material investigation

August 4, 2026

WNKY Staff,

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A band director at Adairville School in Logan County is behind bars amid a child exploitation material investigation. According to Kentucky State Police Post Three Public Affairs Officer Trooper Katan Parker, 25-year-old Austin C. Epley is charged with distribution of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor under 12. According to the Logan County Schools…

First responders rescue injured hiker near Laurel River Dam

August 4, 2026

WNKY Staff,

Source: Kentucky State Police. LONDON, Ky. – A multi-agency response successfully rescued an injured 18-year-old hiker Friday evening near Laurel River Dam, authorities say. The Kentucky State Police says on July 31, assistance was requested for a stranded hiker who had been injured. Dispatchers obtained the caller’s latitude and longitude, officials say, allowing emergency responders to find the caller and…

Barren River Lake recreation area set to close for control tower maintenance

August 4, 2026

WNKY Staff,

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Barren River Lake – US Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, announced the closure of a recreation area Tuesday. According to a social media post, the Port Oliver Recreation Area at Barren River Lake will temporarily close Monday, August 10, through Friday, August 14. Officials say the closure will allow crews to work on maintenance at…

Full-Time Reporter/Broadcast Production Studio Technician

August 4, 2026

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Man arrested after allegedly possessing bag of marijuana in Morgantown

August 4, 2026

WNKY Staff,

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – One man is behind bars after a traffic stop allegedly led to the discovery of marijuana in Morgantown. According to a uniform citation, on Sunday morning, the Kentucky State Police measured a vehicle speeding at 90 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone on Interstate 165. Authorities say a strong odor of marijuana was coming from…

Man charged with reckless driving, DUI in Warren County

August 4, 2026

WNKY Staff,

RICHARDSVILLE, Ky. – One man is behind bars on multiple charges after allegedly driving while under the influence in Warren County. According to a uniform citation, on Monday night, a Kentucky State Police trooper saw a vehicle traveling at 110 miles per hour on Highway 185. Authorities say the vehicle was in a 55 mph zone. Authorities say the vehicle…