Author: WNKY Staff

Grayson County Sheriff’s Office seeks information in burglary investigation

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a burglary. According to a social media post, GCSO responded to a home burglary on Grayson Springs Road on the evening of June 5. GCSO is asking the community for assistance in identifying the suspect (photo above). The public can provide information on the burglary and suspect to…

Kangaroo located in Kentucky, safely returned to owner

Source: Kentucky State Police/Trooper Kearney. RICHMOND, Ky. – A kangaroo is back home safe after it was spotted in Kentucky this week. According to an update on Friday by Trooper Justin Kearney, public affairs officer with Kentucky State Police Post Seven, troopers received a call regarding a red tail kangaroo just before 11 a.m. Thursday morning. Kearney says the animal…

Dundee Fire Department treasurer allegedly stole thousands from agency

Source: K105. DUNDEE, Ky. – The Dundee Fire Department treasurer is behind bars after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from the agency. That’s according to a report by K105, which says the Kentucky State Police confirmed 48-year-old Amanda Sipla of Hartford was arrested Wednesday afternoon. K105 further states she was charged with theft by unlawful taking (over $10,000, less than…

Bowling Green Police Department to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department says it will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints on Friday, June 12. Police say the checkpoints will include the 800 block of Lovers Lane, the 1900 block of Scottsville Road, the 1400 block of Campbell Lane, the 2500 block of Russellville Road and the 3000 block of Louisville Road. According to…

Traffic impact expected in Barren County during 400-mile Yard Sale

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is advising drivers to travel cautiously as the 400-mile Yard Sale continues this week. Authorities say the sale is taking place through June 7, and drivers should expect increased traffic, pedestrians and vehicles entering and exiting roadways. In this area, deputies say to pay particular attention in the area of Edmonton…

Injuries reported following Adair County crash, roadway shut down

ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. – An Adair County roadway is shut down following a crash. According to a social media post, Adair County Emergency Management and other agencies are responding to a motor vehicle collision with injuries in the area of 13075 Liberty Road, near Tabernacle Christian Church, in the northern section of the county. Emergency personnel set up a detour…

Hours-long barricade incident ends peacefully in Clarksville, 1 in custody

Photo source: Canva. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – One person is in custody after a barricade incident ended peacefully in Clarksville, Tennessee Friday morning, authorities say. According to a social media post by the Clarksville Police Department, one person is charged with aggravated domestic assault and was taken into custody at 4:33 a.m. This follows after police say crisis negotiators spent hours…

Man charged after allegedly stealing van in Central City

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – One man is behind bars after authorities say he stole a van out of Central City. According to a uniform citation, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Department responded Thursday to a report of a suspicious vehicle off of Trailwood Drive in Leitchfield. Authorities say upon arrival, they confirmed the vehicle was a stolen van. Deputies say the…

Aviation Heritage Park & Museum hosting Hangar Party on June 20

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Aviation Heritage Park & Museum is inviting the community to the 2026 Hangar Party on Saturday, June 20. The event, which serves as one of the museum’s largest yearly fundraisers, is scheduled to last from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport. This year’s theme, “American Air Power: Anytime, Anywhere,” celebrates…