Author: WNKY Staff

Feed the Force gathers community to support law enforcement

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local nonprofit that supports law enforcement held its largest fundraiser in Bowling Green. On Thursday afternoon, South Central Kentucky Crime Stoppers hosted its fifth annual Feed the Force event at SoKY Marketplace. Local law enforcement officials were treated to a free lunch, and those in attendance made donations and received a lunch. Proceeds from the…

Search warrant leads to arrest of 2 on drug charges

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Two men are facing drug charges after a search warrant was executed at a Tompkinsville home. On Wednesday evening, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police conducted a search warrant at the home of Danny Lee Sheffield at 2057 Sulphur Lick Road in Tompkinsville. Law enforcement says approximately 12 grams of methamphetamine, baggies, meth pipes,…

Wanted man and wanted woman arrested at Scottsville residence

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. –  Two wanted subjects have been apprehended at an Allen County home. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded on Thursday to McDonald Road in reference to finding a female subject with multiple active arrest warrants out of several counties and another state. Upon arrival, deputies say they made contact with 40-year-old Tyson Surls of Bethpage,…

Allen County Sheriff’s Office makes arrests in burglary case

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Two Scottsville men are facing charges following a reported burglary. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded for a theft report Saturday on Maysville Road. Deputies say someone had broken into a residence and taken several items. Authorities identified the two suspects as 43-year-old Glenn Black and 54-year-old Jimmy Burton, both of Scottsville. Both men…

Health officials to host free car seat check in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Allen County parents can make safety a priority this month with an upcoming car seat check on May 30. Thanks to the Allen County Health Department, organizers say trained child passenger safety technicians will be checking seats to ensure they are safe and secure. The event is set to take place from 2 to 5 p.m. at…

Kentucky State Police Post 3 honors fallen troopers with wreath laying

Source: Trooper Katan Parker. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s National Police Week, and the Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green is honoring those that have fallen. KSP Post 3 public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker says on Thursday, Post 3 visited its fallen brothers. In addition, Parker says troopers placed wreaths at gravesites. Parker says these KSP members…

Allen County-Scottsville FOP hosts Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony

Scottsville Police Department. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County-Scottsville Fraternal Order of Police #36 is taking the time to remember the fallen law enforcement members of its community. On Thursday morning, the FOP gathered with attendees at the Allen County-Scottsville Law Enforcement Center to pay tribute to those that left an impact. Police say a rose was placed in honor…

State programs provide workforce training, development for over 11,700 Kentuckians

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is highlighting a new investment in Kentucky’s workforce development initiatives. According to a release by the governor’s office on Thursday, over 11,700 Kentuckians will receive skills training thanks to support provided through the Bluegrass State Skills Corp. “One of Kentucky’s greatest strengths is our hard-working, talented and diverse workforce, and we must continue to…