Author: WNKY Staff

Woodburn Fire Department extracts person from electric vehicle

WOODBURN, Ky. – A person was trapped inside an electric vehicle. According to a social media post, the Woodburn Fire Department responded to a technical rescue on Sunday evening. Woodburn FD says a person was trapped inside an electric vehicle. Units used extraction equipment to open the door, allowing the person to exit the vehicle. No injuries have been reported….

Release: Gov. Beshear Provides Update on Severe Weather

LONDON, Ky. (May 17, 2025) – After surveying storm damage this afternoon, Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on severe weather that hit South Central Kentucky particularly hard with a tornado touching down in Laurel County. “We’ve had more than our fair share of natural disasters in Kentucky in recent years,” said Gov. Beshear. “And while we can’t know why…

Scottsville man assaulted woman, deputies say

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a woman. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to a report of a domestic assault at an Adolphus area home on Friday evening. During the investigation, deputies located Jonathan Jernigan, of Scottsville, at a second residence. Deputies say Jernigan assaulted the woman. Jernigan was taken into custody…

Nearly 5,000 lose power in Allen County, says Judge Executive

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Many are without power in Scottsville due to severe weather. Allen County Judge Executive Dennis Harper says almost 5,000 homes are without power due to Friday evening’s storms. Harper says there are several reports of downed trees and city crews are working to clear roads. Harper and law enforcement are asking the public to limit travel to…

Crews restore power for thousands in viewing area

UPDATE (5/19) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Following severe weather this past weekend, crews have been hard at work restoring power for thousands of customers in the viewing area. According to an update from Farmers RECC, every member of theirs that can be restored has received power. This follows a report that approximately 5,000 Farmers RECC members were without power, and…

WKU BASE: Wideman Sets Stolen Base Record as WKU Clinches Winningest Regular Season in Program History

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball defeated Jax State 9-4 to tie the series on Friday afternoon at Nick Denes Field.  The Hilltoppers overcame multiple deficits and used a five-run seventh inning to defeat the Gamecocks, notching their 42nd win, the most regular season wins in program history. WKU used a balance offensive attack that produced nine runs on 11 hits…

Beshear declares state of emergency ahead of dangerous weather system

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency due to a weather system bringing potentially severe conditions through Kentucky Friday evening. Beshear is taking action by activating the Kentucky Emergency Operations Center, and units of the Kentucky National Guard are on standby. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials and crews are also on alert, and local emergency management…

Portion of I-65 blocked due to multi-vehicle crash

FRANKLIN, Ky. – First responders are at the scene of a collision on Interstate 65 toward Bowling Green. According to the Simpson County Office of Emergency Management, the Kentucky State Police and emergency responders are on scene of a multi-vehicle collision around the 10-mile-marker northbound. The road is currently blocked. Drivers are encouraged to seek an alternate route at this…

Glasgow police to participate in ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign

GLASGOW, Ky. – With the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, the Glasgow Police Department is preparing for the annual Click It or Ticket campaign. The Glasgow Police Department says it is partnering with the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety to remind drivers of road safety. Within the last year in Kentucky, police say over 500 were related to motor vehicles. Nearly…