Author: WNKY Staff

Woman dies following crash in Hopkinsville

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – One woman is dead following a crash in Christian County. According to a social media post by Hopkinsville Fire/EMS, the Hopkinsville Fire Department and EMS responded to a two-vehicle collision just after midnight on Friday. First responders say the crash happened along the 1000 block of Skyline Drive. According to first responders, the incident involved a head-on…

Christian Co. Public Schools confirms arrest of staff member of early learning center

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Christian County Public Schools has confirmed the arrest of a staff member of its MLK Early Learning Center. On Friday, the district released the following statement regarding the incident: “Christian County Public Schools confirms an allegation of an incident involving a child and a staff member at the MLK Early Learning Center. Upon receipt of the allegation,…

Nelson County woman sentenced on child sexual exploitation offenses

Source: K105. NELSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Nelson County woman has been sentenced on child sexual exploitation offenses. According to a release by the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, 27-year-old Kathleen Flener was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in federal prison. Flener was sentenced on two counts of sexual exploitation of a child and one count…

Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office searching for stolen vehicle

Source: Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office. EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a stolen vehicle. According to a social media post by the sheriff’s office on Friday, a white 2007 Jeep Wrangler was reported stolen Thursday evening from the Brownsville area. Anyone with information on the vehicle’s location is encouraged…

Multiple fire departments respond to structure fire in Alvaton

ALVATON, Ky. – Multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire Friday morning. According to a social media release, the Alvaton Fire Department was clearing a grass fire when it received a dispatch at 4:27 am to a house fire with a person inside on Old Scottsville Road. The release states that firefighters arrived and located a golf cart on…

Cave City police seeking man in relation to ongoing investigation

CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Cave City Police Department says it is working to identify a man in relation to an ongoing investigation. Police say the man pictured above may have information related to a case. Police additionally provided an image, attached below, of a red four-door vehicle in association with this individual. Details are limited at this time. If…

Kentucky State Police responds to 3 separate collisions on I-165

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police responded to three separate collisions Friday morning on Interstate 165. According to KSP Post 3 public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker, three wrecks occurred in the area of I-165 south near the 10.4-mile marker on Friday. Parker says one of the incidents involved a rollover injury crash. The severity of the injuries…

Man charged with first-degree sexual abuse of child in Monroe County

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A wanted man is behind bars amid a sexual abuse investigation in Monroe County. According to jail records, 41-year-old Jacob Keith was arrested in Monroe County on Thursday. Court records state a warrant of arrest on indictment was issued for Keith on Dec. 15. Keith currently faces a charge of first-degree sexual abuse, victim under the…

Four Things You Need to Know: January 09, 2026

Preschoolers ages 3-5 will explore the world of steam through stories, songs, and hands-on fun. This program blends learning and play and is perfect for growing minds. This program starts at 10 this morning at the Weldon Memorial Public Library. Head out to the WKU Expo Center today and tomorrow for the antique tractor and engine club show. Bring something…

Lady Toppers drop close game against New Mexico State

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball (4-10, 0-3 CUSA) fell in the final seconds to New Mexico State (6-9, 2-1 CUSA) on Thursday evening in E.A. Diddle Arena. HOW IT HAPPENED Trinity Rowe, Torri James, Mya Pratcher, Zsofia Telegdy and Caleigh-Rose West were the first five on the court for WKU for the second consecutive game. Pratcher was the…