Author: WNKY Staff

Canned tuna sold at Trader Joe’s recalled for possible botulism concerns

KENTUCKY – Health officials are warning consumers about a recall affecting several brands of canned tuna due to botulism concerns. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the voluntary recall involves canned tuna products sold under the Genova®, Van Camp’s®, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s brand names. The FDA says the recall by Tri-Union Seafoods is out of an abundance…

Land purchase closed on for new Kyrock Elementary

SWEEDEN, Ky. – A land purchase has been closed on for a new Kyrock Elementary coming to Edmonson County. According to Edmonson County Schools superintendent Brian Alexander, the land purchase was closed on on Feb. 7. Alexander says the property, which consists of 61 acres, will be located directly across from the current Kyrock Elementary on Highway 259 North. District…

Two arrested after allegedly breaking into vehicle in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Two men are facing charges related to a reported vehicle break-in in Glasgow. According to the Glasgow Police Department, officers responded on Tuesday to a local business on West Main Street regarding male subjects breaking into a parked vehicle. Upon arrival, police say they located two people trying to leave the parking lot in a vehicle. Officers…

Cave City police conduct traffic stop, say convicted felon possessed handgun

CAVE CITY, Ky. – A man is facing illegal gun possession charges following a traffic stop. The Cave City Police Department says a K9 Officer observed a vehicle traveling on Grinstead Mill Road with expired registration plates on Monday. The Officer identified the driver as Donnie J. Stone, 66. The officer says Stone possessed a firearm in a jacket pocket….

Glasgow police say man stalked home, possessed handgun

GLASGOW, Ky. – A man is facing stalking and driving under the influence charges. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says officers reported to Redwood Street to a complaint on Monday. When officers arrived, they located Wesley Houchens, 36, sitting in the driver’s seat of his vehicle. Officers say Houchens appeared to be intoxicated. Officers attempted to…

Search warrant leads to multiple arrests in Daviess, McLean County

UTICA, Ky.—Kentucky State Police troopers executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1600 block of 1600 East Harmons Ferry Road in Utica (At the Daviess/McLean County line) around 2 a.m. last Monday. Troopers located pounds of suspected methamphetamine, Phsillocybin, Cocaine, Alprazolam, Xanax, Anabolic Steroids, Marijuana, scales and various forms of drug paraphernalia including indoor cultivation stations. Edward J….

Russellville police seek information on shoplifting case

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Police Department seeks the public’s help in a theft case. The department is attempting to identify an individual who could information on a shoplifting incident that happened at Family Liquor on North Main Street. If you have information on the individual, call the Russellville Police Department at 270.726.7669.  

Fugitive arrested by Grayson Co. deputy after vehicle found along road

Source: K105. LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A fugitive out of Leitchfield has been apprehended by the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, on Friday night around 10 p.m., central dispatch received a call stating there was a car on the side of Claggett Road with a blinker on and no one around the vehicle. While…

Bowling Green man arrested on warrant in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One man wanted on a warrant has been apprehended in Scottsville. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says deputies located 34-year-old Christopher Hutcheson of Bowling Green on Monday. According to authorities, Hutcheson had an active probation violation warrant for his arrest. Hutcheson was arrested without incident and transported to the Allen County Detention Center.  

Lady Toppers return home to face Austin Peay

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis will host Austin Peay at 1 p.m. CT on Tuesday at the Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park. MATCH INFO Austin Peay (0-4 overall, 0-0 ASUN) at WKU (4-2 overall, 0-0 CUSA) Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 1 p.m. CT Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park | Bowling…