Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: Missing woman who left Lexington hospital found safe

LEXINGTON, Ky. – LEX 18 reports that the Danville Police Department stated Tuesday that Hawkins was found safe. LEXINGTON, Ky. – Authorities are searching for a missing Danville woman. Jennifer Hawkins, 53, was last seen on Tuesday, Nov. 26 after being discharged from a Lexington hospital. She was last seen wearing blue scrubs and was reported missing on Wednesday. If…

Tennessee man charged with DUI, drug possession in Logan County

AUBURN, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence, following a traffic stop in Logan County. Logan County deputies say on Nov. 28 around 12:06 a.m., they observed a white Ford van traveling westbound on U.S. 68-80. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office saw the van cross over the white fog…

UPDATE: Standoff ‘ends peacefully’ in Glasgow, police say

GLASGOW, Ky. – Police say a reported standoff is over in Glasgow Monday afternoon. According to Glasgow Police Department major Terry Flatt, the incident ended peacefully with no injuries. South Morgan Street closed earlier Monday as a result of a complaint of a subject with a gun, Flatt says. He says earlier in the afternoon, the subject had reentered the…

Parents in Logan County arrested in reported neglect case

ADAIRVILLE, Ky. – Two parents in Adairville are facing a charge in relation to a reported neglect case involving their young child. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched Nov. 29 for a welfare check on a juvenile. Authorities say the caller stated the toddler’s living conditions were “filthy.” The caller also advised the child’s…

Russellville traffic stop results in drug trafficking charge

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Russellville. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop was conducted after observing a vehicle with a non-illuminated license plate on Bowling Green Road on Saturday evening. Deputies say Halious Isbell, 60 of Scottsville, is identified as the vehicle operator. Upon contact with…

Smiths Grove man arrested following multi-county pursuit

BARREN, EDMONSON COUNTIES, Ky. – A Smiths Grove man is facing multiple charges after a multi-county vehicle pursuit on Saturday. According to a uniform citation, Kentucky State Police Post 3 dispatch was notified shortly before midnight by Glasgow dispatch for an attempt to locate a male that fled the scene of reported domestic violence in Grayson County. Troopers say Grayson…

Bonnieville man flees police on dirt bike, facing nine charges

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – A Bonnieville man is facing criminal charges after fleeing police. The Munfordville Police Department says a man operating a dirt bike disregarded a traffic stop after driving through a stop sign on Wednesday, November 27. Officers say the man continued driving through residential yards and streets at a high rate of speed and in opposite lanes of…

WKU Volleyball faces Minnesota in first round of 2024 NCAA Tournament

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — WKU Volleyball had its name called Sunday night as the NCAA announced the 64 teams for the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The Hilltoppers earned their 17th trip to the tournament after securing the automatic bid with their ninth Conference USA tournament championship win. The Hilltoppers will take on the No. 6 seed Minnesota Golden Gophers on Thursday, Dec….

Balloons knock out power in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Celebrations led to a power outage in Franklin. The Franklin Electric Plant Board says mylar balloons caused a widespread power outage after getting into lines on Sunday afternoon. Franklin EPB says balloons can cause significant damage to an electrical system and encourages those celebrating to be cautious with the use of balloons.

Strong second half guides Tops to 90-82 win over Marshall

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hilltopper Basketball defeated Marshall, 90-82, on Saturday night in Diddle Arena. The win marks the eighth straight victory for WKU over the Thundering Herd. Julius Thedford posted a career day, leading the way for WKU with 19 points including a 4-for-5 mark from beyond the arc. Tyrone Marshall Jr. followed, going for 18 points along with…