Author: WNKY Staff

Glasgow police to provide extra patrol on New Year’s Eve

GLASGOW, Ky. – As 2025 enters your rearview mirror, local police are encouraging drivers to avoid taking actions that may cause emergency lights to show up tonight. The Glasgow Police Department is reminding drivers to plan a safe, sober ride home from wherever a celebration may take place. Police also are asking drivers to watch for pedestrians that may be…

Madisonville police seek information on suspects in debit card money scam

MADISONVILLE, Ky. – The Madisonville Police Department is investigating a debit card scam and is asking for assistance. According to a release, MPD responded to a complaint that two suspects entered two Dollar General locations in Madisonville and fraudulently loaded thousands of dollars onto a debit card across multiple transactions. Surveillance video obtained by MPD from each store shows two…

U.S. Postal Service hosts in-person job fair in Bowling Green

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The U.S. Postal Service is the second-largest employer in the United States, and here in Bowling Green, it is looking to expand its business. The U.S. Postal Service held an in-person job fair for those interested in getting into the carrier business and working their way up. They are looking to fill at least 20 positions,…

Portion of road to close in Barren County due to bridge work

Source: Warren County KY Government. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Drivers in the Barren County area should be aware of a road closure starting on Monday. According to Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management, Oil Well Road at Skaggs Creek Bridge will be closed beginning Monday, Jan. 5. Emergency officials say during this time, a contractor will begin preparation and repairs to the…

Hopkinsville police searching for missing teens

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Hopkinsville Police Department is seeking help to locate two missing teens. Police say Kimera “Kim” Trea and Amanda Henderson, both 16 years of age, have been reported missing. Authorities say at about 4:15 p.m. on Dec. 5, both teens can be seen on security camera footage leaving Henderson’s apartment. Police say both teens were confirmed to…

Wanted Wednesday: Wanted man last known to be in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is searching for a man last known to be in the Bowling Green area. According to authorities, 35-year-old Christopher Hutcheson is wanted on charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense (methamphetamine) and drug paraphernalia – buy/possess. Hutcheson is described as 6 feet 2 inches…

Roadway to remain closed after train derailment in Todd County

TRENTON, Ky. – A roadway is closed following a train derailment on Tuesday morning. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s District 3 says U.S. 41 in Todd County will remain closed between the cities of Trenton in Todd County and Pembroke in Christian County for cleanup. CSX will be cleaning up debris and processing the railroad cars. The KYTC advises drivers to…

Family pet dead after structure fire on Barren River Road

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple agencies responded Monday to a reported house fire in Warren County. According to Brad Frogge assistant fire chief/EMT with the Barren River Fire Department, Barren River, Hadley, Browning, Richardsville and other Warren County Fire Department units were dispatched to a confirmed working structure fire Monday. Upon arrival, Frogge says personnel reported heavy smoke and fire…