Author: WNKY Staff

Finley named Golden Arm Award candidate

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football quarterback TJ Finley has been named a 2024 Golden Arm Award candidate, the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc., and A.O. Smith Corporation announced this week. This year, the watch list includes 63 of the nation’s leading quarterbacks representing all FBS conferences and independents. The award annually recognizes the top senior or upperclassman…

Former Lexington pastor indicted on rape, sexual abuse charges

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A former Lexington pastor has been indicted on multiple charges involving sexual abuse. According to a release by the Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman, Zachary King, 47, former executive pastor of LexCity Church, was indicted on seven felony counts on Tuesday. The release says King is formally charged with one count each of first-degree rape, first-degree…

Hart County man arrested after drug bust at residence

BONNIEVILLE, Ky. – A Bonnieville man is facing multiple charges related to drug possession. According to a uniform citation by the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force, the Hart County Sheriff’s Office arrived around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to Waldeck Road in Bonnieville regarding drug complaints. Upon arrival, authorities say Johnathan Robinson, 46 of Bonnieville, fled into the residence before he…

Franklin woman wins $50,000 on Kentucky Lottery Scratch-off

Source: Kentucky Lottery. FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Franklin woman is celebrating a $50,000 win from the Kentucky Lottery. According to a release by the Kentucky Lottery on Thursday, Fannie Eubanks of Franklin won the sum on a Millionaire Club Scratch-off ticket last month. Lottery officials say Eubanks said she bought the ticket on July 23 at the Circle K on…

Groove & Glow in Glasgow postponed to 2025

GLASGOW, Ky. – An annual event in Glasgow is postponed until 2025. Glasgow’s yearly Groove & Glow is an event featuring hot air balloons filling the air and food trucks on site. Groove & Glow is postponed “due to a scheduling conflict with the balloon owners,” according to Entertain Glasgow on Wednesday. Entertain Glasgow went on to say they want…

Units respond to non-injury wreck on Louisville Road

Source: Richardsville Fire Department. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Richardsville Fire Department responded for a non-injury crash on Wednesday on Louisville Road. Fire officials say the wreck took place on Louisville Road near Moorman Lane. The fire department shared photos on social media of a vehicle and trailer that had overturned in the area. At least one lane was shut…

Warren RECC hosting photo contest for calendar through Thursday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Every year, the Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation publishes a calendar that is free for members, and you have the chance for your work to appear in it! Warren RECC says it wants members to help add to the calendar with photographs. Thursday, Aug. 15 is the last day to submit entries. Thirteen photographs will be selected…

FEMA says disaster fund is out of money

(CNN) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Tuesday its disaster fund has run out of money. The agency’s administrator says for now, FEMA will only provide money for immediate needs. She is hoping Congress will pass a $9 billion supplemental request to help restore funding for its disaster fund. Congress is in recess through the end of August, and…

Portion of Roger Cole Road to be closed through September

Source: Warren KY Government.WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Motorists traveling through Warren County should be aware of a road closure that will last through September. According to a Facebook post by Warren County Government, Roger Cole Road is closed just past 504 Roger Cole Road to Pleasant Grove Road. The closure is for a cross-drain replacement, officials say. The road will…

Historic scavenger hunt to teach history of Sulphur Well

SULPHUR WELL, Ky. – This weekend, you can learn about the history of the Metcalfe County community of Sulphur Well. Participants can uncover history of the area while exploring around Sulphur Well. The Sulphur Well Historic Scavenger Hunt is set for Saturday, Aug. 17 at 3:30 p.m. Winners will receive a duck entry for a duck race on Saturday. The…