Author: WNKY Staff

Man wanted for arson arrested in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A wanted Louisville man is in custody after driving recklessly on I-65. Kentucky State Police says it observed a vehicle weaving through traffic and passing other cars on the right on I-65 Southbound near mile-marker 13 on Saturday evening. The car was traveling at approximately 102 MPH in a 70 MPH zone. A trooper conducted a traffic…

Tompkinsville man indicted on meth trafficking offenses

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Tompkinsville man has been formally charged with distributing methamphetamine. Officials say Brandon Gearlds, 41, was charged with distributing 5 grams or more of methamphetamine on October 23, 2023. Gearlds was also charged with distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine on October 26, 2023, and April 24, 2024. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western…

Sam Royse Field to reopen on March 28 in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow community can look forward to the anticipated return of a local baseball stadium this week. According to a release by Studio 22 Marketing, the grand reopening of Sam Royse Field at Richardson Stadium in Gorin Park will be celebrated this Friday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m. with a ribbon cutting. The community is invited to…

Brackets Busted: No more perfect March Madness brackets

Brackets, busted. The handful of remaining perfect brackets in the NCAA Tournament busted out on Sunday, ending the hopes of millions against exceptionally long odds. The final perfect brackets on Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports were shredded with Saturday’s games. Top-seeded Florida’s 77-75 win over two-time reigning national champion UConn continued the carnage on Sunday. Duke’s 89-66 win over Baylor…

Kentucky Wildcats head to Sweet 16

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kentucky is joining its former coach in the Sweet 16. The Wildcats believe they have their new coach to thank for it. Koby Brea matched a career high with 23 points and Kentucky beat Illinois 84-75 on Sunday to advance beyond the NCAA Tournament’s opening weekend for the first time since they reached the Elite Eight in…

Man charged after reported vehicle incidents at Northridge subdivision

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges after authorities say he was spotted looking into area vehicles over the weekend. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday just after 8 p.m. for multiple reports of a subject looking into vehicles and raising door handles in the Northridge subdivision. Deputies say there…

Man charged with assault, resisting arrest in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges after a reported incident in Glasgow over the weekend. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police received a call around 10:14 p.m. Sunday regarding a reported assault. Troopers say they were notified that a male, identified as Torrance Porcha, 42, of Rowletts, had left a residence in Glasgow in…

UPDATE: Recently released Glasgow man found safe

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department says Gian Hunter has been found safe. GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is searching for a man who was recently arrested. Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says Gian Hunter, 29, of Glasgow, was last seen on February 25 when he was released from the Barren County Jail. Hunter was arrested…

UPDATE: Woman dies from injuries after collision in Logan County

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – One person has died following a two-vehicle collision last week in Logan County. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says it learned on Sunday that Mary Buchanon of Lewisburg has died due to her injuries sustained in a crash on March 17. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded around 10:06 a.m. on March 17 to the 2500…