Author: WNKY Staff

NEW DETAILS: Todd County Sheriff investigating fatal crash on US 79

Photo Credit: WEKTALLENSVILLE, Ky. – The Todd County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a serious injury crash on Thursday morning. According to a report by WNKY News 40 partner WEKT, a tractor-trailer travelling southbound on US 79 was hauling rolls of aluminum. One of the rolls came off the vehicle and collided with a car travelling northbound. Deputies say that the…

Hodgenville man charged with murder, captured in Hart County

UPTON, Ky. – A Hodgenville man is charged with murder after an alleged hit and run in Hardin County on Wednesday morning at 11:53 am. According to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office, Matthew Bush, 33, was operating a 1993 Chevrolet Truck southbound on North Walnut Street in Upton, when he struck and killed a pedestrian that entered the roadway to…

Glasgow police release checkpoints for August

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department announced its checkpoints for the month of August on Thursday. Checkpoints within city limits will be set up at Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Highway and Happy Valley Road. The office says additional locations may be active. Officers will be enforcing laws related to motor vehicle operation, including driving under the…

Logan County man and passenger arrested after multi-county pursuit

GREENVILLE, Ky. – Two people are facing charges after a pursuit crossed into multiple counties on Wednesday. According to the Kentucky State Police, Muhlenberg County dispatch received a call Monday from a Central City Walmart regarding two people shoplifting. Troopers say the Powderly Police Department Central City Police Department tried to stop a silver 2018 Toyota Camry on Kentucky 189…