Author: WNKY Staff

WCSO shares details of latest phone scam

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office wants to inform the public about the latest phone scam taking place. According to a social media post by the agency on Wednesday, a caller from the number 270-336-3622 claims he is deputy Keffer and is looking for payment for a warrant for missing jury duty. The sheriff’s office is advising…

Owensboro man indicted on charges related to sexual exploitation of children

OWENSBORO, Ky. – An Owensboro man has been indicted on offenses related to sexual exploitation of children. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, Matthew D. Constant, 52, was charged with two counts of online enticement of a minor, three counts of receipt of child pornography, two counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and two…

Glasgow teen still not located after 17 days

Source: Barren County Sheriff’s Office. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A Glasgow teen has still not been located after leaving her home on Aug. 2., authorities say. Barren County Sheriff’s Office public information officer Mike Houchens confirmed Tuesday that Devynn Wise, 17, has still not been found. The Barren County Sheriff’s Office stated Wise had left her Glasgow home on Aug….

North Metcalfe Volunteer Fire and Rescue gets equipment upgrades

METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – The North Metcalfe Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad is saying thank you this week as they’re seeing upgrades to their department. Thanks to two local firefighters, the department will maintain two light towers that they utilized on nighttime scenes for fires, long duration car accidents, hazmat and search and rescue situations. You may also see them…

Beshear speaks during first day of DNC

Source: POOL. CHICAGO (DC Pool) – Gov. Andy Beshear spoke Monday night at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Beshear made remarks during the first day, where he talked about the abortion bans across the country and said Harris-Walz will “protect reproductive freedom.” Vice President Harris and Tim Walz were shown in the audience cheering throughout Beshear’s remarks. Here’s a…

Woman arrested on DUI charge at liquor store in Leitchfield

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving drunk near a liquor store in Grayson County. According to a uniform citation, the Leitchfield Police Department responded Saturday to 211 N. Main St. for a female subject driving through the drive-thru of a liquor store that appeared to be drunk with children in the car. Police say…

BCHS recognizes winners at Kentucky State Fair

Elijah Clark and Gabby Milton at the Kentucky State Fair. Source: Barren County Schools. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Barren County High School is celebrating two students who won a competition at the Kentucky State Fair. At the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America’s “Put an Egg on it” competition, the district says Elijah Clark and Gabby Milton gave a winning…