Author: WNKY Staff

1 dead after reported exchange of gunfire with law enforcement in Clarksville

UPDATE Sept. 15 at 10:55 a.m.  CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – One man has died after allegedly exchanging gunfire with law enforcement in Clarksville. According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the male that was struck by gunfire has been identified as 33-year-old David McRae. Authorities say McRae later died. According to the authorities, TBI special agents are continuing to investigate the…

19-year-old dead after collision in Henderson County

HENDERSON, Ky. – A 19-year-old man is dead following a collision in Henderson County on Sunday afternoon. According to the Kentucky State Police, at around 1:18 p.m. on Sunday, troopers were requested to investigate a potentially fatal crash at the intersection of KY 359 and Grandpa Jones Road. Troopers say they arrived on scene and determined a vehicle driven by…

Metcalfe County man charged after leading police on high-speed, multi-county pursuit

EDMONTON, Ky. – A Metcalfe County man faces several criminal charges after allegedly leading authorities on a multi-county pursuit. According to a uniform citation, the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Department located a motorcycle traveling at 100mph in a 55 mph zone on KY 1243 near Toby Hill on Saturday. An officer attempted a traffic stop at the intersection of KY 1243…

Portion of Glasgow square to close for Monday night event

Source: Warren County KY Government. GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow drivers should be prepared for a Monday evening road closure. According to the Glasgow Police Department, the north side of the downtown square will closed on Monday, Sept. 14 for the Thank a Farmer event. Police say the closure will begin Monday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. All vehicles parked on the…

19-year-old man charged in death of Muhlenberg County infant

Editor’s Note: This case contains disturbing details regarding an infant death. Reader and viewer discretion is advised.  UPDATE Sept. 18 at 2 p.m.  CENTRAL CITY, Ky. – Additional details are now available in an ongoing investigation into the death of an 11-month-old in Muhlenberg County. Nineteen-year-old Elijah Mayes currently faces charges of murder, first-degree criminal abuse, tampering with physical evidence,…

Missing Hopkinsville teen found safe, police say

Source: Hopkinsville Police Department. UPDATE Sept. 14 at 2:32 p.m. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Police say Tavarion Burges has been found safe. Original Story  HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Hopkinsville Police Department says it is searching for a missing juvenile. According to police, 13-year-old Tavarion Burges was last seen around 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 13 in the 500 block of Country…

Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office seeks information on wanted man

12:45pm Monday Update: Watt is now in custody. BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a wanted man. According to ECSO, 30-year-old Jordan Watt currently has an active arrest warrant for felony criminal mischief and cannot be located. Watt is described as approximately 6 feet 3 inches and 200 pounds. ECSO says Watt frequents the Henry…

Barren County man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses after undercover investigation

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Barren County man is charged with child sexual abuse offenses following an undercover investigation. On Sept. 12 at approximately 12:20 a.m., Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch investigators arrested 39-year-old Stephen Alan Wolfgang on charges related to child sexual abuse material. KSP says a search warrant was obtained on Sept. 11 after police say an undercover…

Armed man charged with assault after alleged altercation at Franklin fast-food restaurant

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A man is facing several charges after police say he possessed a firearm during an altercation inside a Simpson County fast food restaurant. According to the Franklin Police Department, officers responded to a report of an armed person inside Burger King on Nashville Road just before midnight Friday. After arriving at the scene, officers say they located…