Author: WNKY Staff

Donations stolen from tornado survivors in London

LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) – Not long after a deadly tornado hit Kentucky, looters moved in. One trailer park was hit, but the owners hope their supplies were taken by people who need them. Debbie Jansen and Karenda Vaughn are partial owners of Bill Vaughn Memorial Trailer Park. Jansen says, “Two families lost everything. They were found in the debris. They’re…

Bowling Green police bring tornado relief to Laurel County

Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is bringing help to those impacted by recent tornado damage. On Thursday, officials say members of BGPD traveled to London with supplies donated by department employees and local businesses, including Wal-Mart and Pop Shelf. Officials say friends with the Buddy House helped send blankets to those…

Kentucky State Police searching for man connected to generator scam

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is searching for a wanted man who has been connected to an alleged generator scam. KSP Post 3 public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker says 59-year-old Nicholas Dean Bures, who also goes by Dean Knight, has allegedly been claiming to sell and install generators. Parker says scam victims had to pay for…

Bowling Green man sentenced for odometer tampering

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been sentenced for wire fraud and odometer tampering. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, 59-year-old Randy Huff was sentenced to one year and six months in federal prison ordered to pay $40,000 in restitution, for wire fraud, conspiracy to commit odometer tampering, and four counts of…

Pet of the Day: Jasmine

It is now time for today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, and today, we’d like you to meet Jasmine. Jasmine is such a gentle and sweet girl who would be ok with cuddling or playing all day. She isn’t a fan of the loud noise at the shelter, so she is in need…

Shepherdsville couple claims $150,000 scratch-off prize

Source: Kentucky Lottery. SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. – A Shepherdsville couple is celebrating after a recent $150,000 Kentucky lottery win. According to the Kentucky Lottery, Vicky Barnes and her husband, Jamie, of Shepherdsville traveled to Lottery Headquarters recently with a winning ticket. Lottery officials say Vicky Barnes bought a scratch-off ticket at the Bullitt County Supermarket on Clermont Road in Shepherdsville. It…

Bowling Green man charged with illegal sex act with minor

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges involving illegal sexual contact with a 13-year-old. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department arrested 40-year-old Cassantro Wilson of Bowling Green on Monday in relation to a report where a minor disclosed illegal sexual contact with Wilson. Police say the sexual contact allegedly took place on…

Lizama’s heroics propel #2 WKU to walk-off win over #7 New Mexico State in First Round of CUSA Championship

LYNCHBURG, Va. – #2 WKU Baseball walked off #7 New Mexico State for a 7-6, extra-inning win in the first round of the CUSA Championship at Liberty Baseball Stadium. Ethan Lizama delivered a career performance with five RBI – including a game-tying home run in the eighth inning and a walk-off double in the tenth frame – as the Hilltoppers…

Allen County-Scottsville Veterans 5K to raise awareness of veteran suicide

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – An upcoming 5K is raising awareness for veterans that may still be fighting a battle at home. The Allen County-Scottsville Veterans 5K – Run, Walk and Roll will take place Saturday, May 31 in association with the Veterans of Foreign Wars and The J.M. Smucker Co. According to organizers, this “isn’t just a race – it’s a…