Author: WNKY Staff

12 Sumner County residents indicted in alleged cocaine trafficking ring

ROBERTSON COUNTY, Tenn. – Twelve Robertson County, Tennessee residents were indicted on federal drug charges related to firearms offenses, following a multi-year investigation, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Tennessee. According to a press release, the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) conducted a joint investigation into an alleged…

Portion of North Court Street under construction in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Scottsville drivers should be aware of active construction on North Court Street, police say. The Scottsville Police Department says the work is taking place on North Court Street between East Poplar and East Cedar Street. Police say traffic delays are expected. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, remain alert and seek an alternative route.

5 cases of measles reported in Barren County

STAFF REPORT by Glasgow News 1

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – Five cases of measles have been reported in Barren County, according to a report by Glasgow News 1. Glasgow News 1 states health leaders are encouraging Kentuckians to get vaccinated amid an ongoing outbreak across multiple states. The report says one of those health professionals is Dr. Steven Stack, secretary of the Kentucky…

Man arrested after alleged standoff in Graves County

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. – One man has been arrested following a reported hours-long standoff in Graves County. According to the Graves County Sheriff’s office, on Wednesday around 8:20 a.m., a caller reported an altercation and shots fired at a mobile home park off of Kentucky Highway 534 on Toy Circle. Authorities say they arrived, along with Kentucky State Police, and…

Grayson County Sheriff’s Office seeks information on man

Photo source: Grayson County Sheriff’s OfficeGRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information about locating a man. “We are only seeking to identify this individual so that we may speak with him regarding a matter we are looking into,” GCSO stated in a social media post. GCSO states that the “post should not be taken as…

Trigg County man arrested for arson

CADIZ, Ky. – A Trigg County man is charged with arson following an investigation. On Sept. 4, Kentucky State Police investigators were requested after a barn fire in the 5000 block of Princeton Road in Cadiz. Initial reports indicated that the fire was intentionally set. Investigators say evidence indicates the fire was not accidental or of natural origin. KSP also…

UPDATE: Breckinridge County authorities arrest man at center of manhunt

Photo source: Irvington Police DepartmentUPDATE Sept. 10 at 8:00 am IRVINGTON, Ky. – The Breckinridge County Sheriff’s Office and the Irvington Police Department say that 45-year-old Lester Perks is now in custody. According to BCSO, Perks allegedly fired a weapon at an IPD officer near Eva Carmen Park UPDATE Sept. 9 at 2:44 p.m. IRVINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky State…

1 dead, 3 juveniles injured following ATV crash in Stanton

STANTON, Ky. – One person is dead and three juveniles are injured after a reported ATV crash in Stanton on Tuesday. According to the Kentucky State Police, on Sept. 8 around 8 p.m., troopers received a call from Powell County dispatch requesting assistance with a fatal ATV collision near the 1500 block of Cat Creek Road. Authorities say a preliminary…

3 arrested in drug trafficking investigation in Pulaski County

Source: Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. – Three people are facing drug charges in connection with an ongoing investigation in Pulaski County. According to Sheriff Bobby Jones with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, since last month, detectives with the sheriff’s office’s Narcotics Division were investigating suspected drug trafficking. Authorities say on Sept. 5, a vehicle was speeding and…

WKU Women’s Tennis announces 2026-27 schedule

WKU Athletics Press Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis Head Coach Greg Davis announced his team’s 2026-27 schedule on Wednesday. The Lady Toppers, who are in the winningest five-year stretch in program history, will play in three events this fall before beginning the spring schedule in mid-January. The spring regular season features 24 matches, with 14 matches at home in Bowling Green…