Author: WNKY Staff

Heart of Scottsville announces funding to improve downtown crosswalks

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Improvements are coming to the Scottsville public square to make it a safer place for both locals and tourists. Heart of Scottsville announced Monday that the GM on Main Street Program had awarded $60,000 to elevate two of the crosswalks in the center of the town, creating raised areas coming into the square. The improvements will help…

Franklin woman arrested on drug possession charge in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Franklin woman is facing charges following a traffic stop in Scottsville on Monday. According to the Scottsville Police Department, officers initiated a traffic stop around 9 a.m. on a vehicle driven by 42-year-old Brandi Boisseau of Franklin for a traffic-related offense. Police say during this time, officers located suspected methamphetamine in the vehicle. Boisseau was arrested…

3 men indicted on charges for murder of federal witness

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment charging three men with conspiring to kill, and ultimately murdering, a witness in a federal investigation. The indictement states 47-year-old Anyelle Curtley Sr. of Louisville, 48-year-old Delrico Nelson of Illinois and 48-year-old Antoyne Penick of Louisville are each charged with conspiracy to tamper with a witness or informant…

Farmers, ranch hands may be eligible for FEMA assistance

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – Farmers and ranch hands whose tools were damaged by the February and April severe storms may be eligible for disaster assistance. According to a release by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, help is available to replace disaster-damaged essential tools, supplies, equipment and other items needed for employment or self-employment. Officials say this applies to…

Shamrock Sprint benefitting Kentucky Kids on the Block rescheduled to June 14

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Next month, local kids can support a great cause while getting their steps in. On June 14, the annual Shamrock Spring will take place in downtown Franklin, benefitting Kentucky Kids on the Block programs in Simpson County. The event was previously rescheduled due to inclement weather. Kids on the Block, a nonprofit organization, aims to educate children…

Auburn woman charged with DUI and fleeing police

AUBURN, Ky. – An Auburn woman is facing multiple charges following a pursuit in Logan County. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office was traveling eastbound at 12:39 a.m. Saturday on Highway 68/80 when the Russellville Police Department notified dispatch that they were behind a vehicle that was not stopping despite the officer having emergency lights activated….

National Corvette Museum to offer free admission programs for active-duty military and veterans

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The National Corvette Museum is extending free admission for active-duty military and veterans and their families throughout November. According to the museum, it will participate in the 2025 Blue Star Museums program, allowing active-duty military personnel, including those in the National Guard and Reserve, to give up to five family members free museum admission. This will …

Man hospitalized after being ejected from motorcycle

GLASGOW, Ky. – A man is hospitalized after being ejected from a motorcycle. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says the department responded to a motorcycle accident on Sunday on N L Roger Wells Boulevard. Flatt says an investigation shows Justin Woods was operating a motorcycle southbound when he ran off the right shoulder and traveled down…