Author: WNKY Staff

First responders rescue man from cave in Hart County

Source: Hart County Search and Rescue, Inc. HART COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple agencies joined together Saturday to rescue a man from a Hart County cave. According to Hart County Search and Rescue, Inc., it worked with the Linwood Volunteer Fire Department, Hart County Sheriff’s Department and Hart County Emergency Management to respond for a 19-year-old male that had not been…

Brownsville man charged after leaving toddlers home alone, authorities say

BROWNSIVLLE, Ky. – A Brownsville man is facing charges after authorities say he left three toddlers home alone on Saturday. According to a uniform citation, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday around 11:17 p.m. to the 100 block of Morgantown Road for a complaint. Deputies say the caller stated Marquise Cornelius, 28, of Brownsville had left three children at…

Kentucky Democratic Party announces endorsement of Kamala Harris

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Democratic Party Convention Delegation has announced its endorsement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. The delegation voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden’s decision to not seek re-election. KDP Chair Colmon Elridge released the following statement: “Over the last four years, Vice President Kamala Harris has been a proven…

Woodburn man found guilty on rape charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. –  A Woodburn man has been found guilty on charges related to a rape case. Last week, Jerry Ward, 42, of Woodburn was found guilty of two counts of first-degree rape, criminal attempt to use a minor in a sexual performance and two counts of first-degree attempted unlawful transaction with a minor – victim less than 16,…

Hart County Sheriff’s Office apprehends two men on drug, theft charges

UPTON, Ky. – Two men are facing theft, and drug possession charges. The Hart County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call Friday afternoon about stolen property from Grayson County. The complainant followed a silver Ford truck until the vehicle was out of sight. A deputy says he located the vehicle traveling on Millerstown Road and conducted a traffic stop. The…

Logan County Sheriff’s Office arrests wanted Tennessee man

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A wanted Tennessee man led police on a vehicle, foot pursuit Friday evening. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy observed a vehicle related to a recent theft traveling in Russellville. After observing multiple traffic violations, a deputy initiated a traffic stop on West 4th Street. The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit began. The…

Senate minority leader McConnell releases statement on Biden’s campaign ending

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell released a statement in response to President Joe Biden’s decision to end his campaign on Sunday. “For four years, the American people have faced historic inflation at home, chaos at the border, and weak leadership on the world stage. Our nation is less prosperous and less secure than it was in January,…

Gov. Beshear releases statement on Biden’s decision to not seek re-election

Frankfort, Ky. – Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear released a statement on Sunday following President Joe Biden’s decision to not seek re-election. President Biden will be remembered as a consequential president. Along with Vice President Harris, he led us through the aftermath of the January 6th attack on our Capitol and steadily steered us out of a global pandemic. He showed…

Man arrested in Kentucky after shooting of THP trooper

(L-R) Trooper Adam Cothron with the Tennessee Highway Patrol (Source:Tennessee Highway Patrol); Braze Rucker, who has been arrested in connection with the shooting of Cothron. (Source: Christian County Jail). HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A man has been arrested in connection with the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper. According to THP, the Kentucky State Police apprehended Braze Rucker in Princeton…

Cave City police arrest woman on DUI, fleeing charges

CAVE CITY, Ky. – A woman has been charged with resisting arrest and DUI charges. Cave City Police say an officer observed a black SUV collide with a white SUV at the intersection of South Dixie Highway and Happy Valley Street Friday evening. The Black SUV continued on Happy Valley Street following the collision. An officer attempted a traffic stop,…