Author: WNKY Staff

T.J. Samson Community Hospital recognized for nursing home care

GLASOGW, Ky. – The Skilled Nursing Unit at T.J. Samson Community Hospital is being honored as being one of the best in Kentucky. The Skilled Nursing Unit at T.J. Samson Community Hospital has once again been recognized as the Best Nursing Home for short-term rehabilitation for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. , according to T.J. Regional Health. The…

8 Barren County Schools recognized as 2024 America’s Healthiest Schools All-Stars

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Alliance for a Healthier Generation has recognized multiple Barren County Schools this week. Eight separate Barren County Schools were recognized as 2024 America’s Healthiest Schools All-Stars. Every year, this national recognition honors schools for implementing best practices to support the health of students, staff and families. Eight hundred and seventy-nine schools across 30 states were awarded…

Hart County severe weather sirens to be tested on Thursday

HART COUNTY, Ky. – Hart County residents are due for a test for the area’s severe weather sirens on Thursday. But don’t worry – emergency officials want to assure the community this is just a test. Hart County Emergency Management says they are testing their outdoor warning sirens tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. These should only be heard outside and will…

Clay County mother charged with murder in infant’s death

MANCHESTER, Ky. – A Clay County mother is facing a murder charge in the death of her young child. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were contacted by the Department of Community Based Services on April 20 to investigate a suspected physical abuse complaint involving a three-month-old female child. Authorities say the child was taken to the University of…

Man arrested in connection with stolen motorcycle in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges in relation to a stolen motorcycle located in Glasgow. According to a uniform citation, on Monday, the Kentucky State Police Post 3 observed Trevor Bradley, 22, of Tompkinsville traveling on Highway 90 while going 72 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone. Troopers say during this time, they initiated a…

Caneyville man accused of home invasion robbery

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man on charges related to a home invasion. Sheriff Norman Chaffins received multiple tips on a person of interest in a home robbery invasion on Monday morning in Grayson County. On Monday, deputies identified the man and the vehicle that was used to leave the scene of the home…

Ohio County woman allegedly sodomized a child under 12

HARTFORD, Ky. – An Ohio County woman is accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile. The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office says an investigation of Brandin Lamar, 28, shows she sexually assaulted a child under 12 years of age on multiple occasions. The office arrested Lamar on October 28. Lamar is charged with six counts of first-degree sodomy of a victim under…

Lady Toppers off to 3-0 start after win at Mercer

MACON, Ga. – WKU women’s basketball is off to a 3-0 start to the 2024-24, marking the 14th time in program history a Lady Topper team has won their first three games of a season. It is also the second consecutive season with a 3-0 start, the first time WKU has had been 3-0 in back-to-back seasons since 1987-88 and…

Monroe County man charged with child sexual exploitation after undercover investigation

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Monroe County man is charged with child sexual exploitation offenses. Kentucky State Police says an undercover internet investigation of Robert Allen Tabor, 37, resulted in his arrest on Tuesday afternoon. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch says Tabor shared images of child sexual exploitation online. Police seized the equipment believed to be used by Tabor to commit…

Local businesses to receive calls for Gary Raymer Scholarship Fund fundraiser

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department wants local businesses to be aware of calls they may be receiving in the near future. The department says a company called Law Enforcement Partners will be calling in reference to sponsoring a Bowling Green Police Department calendar benefitting the Gary Raymer Scholarship Fund. Police say this is not a scam…