Author: WNKY Staff

Beshear: 6 deaths occur related to Jan. 5-11 winter weather

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that officials say a total of six Kentuckians died in connection with weather conditions that occurred from Jan. 5 through Jan. 11. Beshear stated the deaths were confirmed by Kentucky Emergency Management and the Department of Public Health. According to the governor, some of these deaths were due to “overexertion followed by…

Kentucky State Police searching for man wanted in multiple counties

Source: Kentucky State Police. MADISONVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is asking for the public’s assistance to locate a man wanted on several charges, including animal cruelty and fleeing police. According to a release, troopers say 30-year-old Tyler James Morgan is wanted out of Hopkins, Caldwell, Webster and Union counties in Kentucky as well as Vanderburgh County in Indiana….

Medical Center’s High Street Tower to set first steel beams on Jan. 17

Source: Med Center Health. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Medical Center at Bowling Green is announcing a milestone taking place this Friday, Jan. 17. According to a release by Med Center Health, Kelley Construction Inc. will be setting the first steel beams on High Street Tower, bringing the project another step closer to completion. Med Center Health hosts ground breaking…

Man flown for treatment after being struck by car in Grayson Co.

Source: K105. FALLS OF ROUGH, Ky. – One man has been flown to a hospital after authorities say a car struck him in Grayson County on Wednesday evening. According to the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched shortly after 5:30 p.m. to the 11000 block of Falls of Rough Road in Falls of Rough. Deputies say 58-year-old Christopher Tanner…

Tops travel for 148th meeting facing rival Middle Tennessee

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WKU men’s basketball returns to conference road play this week and will travel for the 148th all-time meeting with historic rival Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Jan. 18. Tipoff from Murphy Center in Murfreesboro, Tenn. is slated for 6 p.m. CT with the event streaming live on ESPN+. The Hilltoppers enter the matchup facing the Blue Raiders standing…

Multiple crashes impact morning traffic in Owensboro

OWENSBORO, Ky. – Two different crashes caused traffic delays Thursday morning in Owensboro. According to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, an initial collision occurred on the eastbound lanes of U.S. 60 Bypass when a state highway crew filling potholes was rear ended by a passenger car. Deputies say a tractor-trailer lost control when approaching the crash and overturned. Authorities say…

Jury duty scam circulating in Hopkinsville

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Hopkinsville Police Department is warning of a phone scam you should be aware of. The department says they have been receiving calls from concerned community members about a person claiming to be Sgt. Jones from HPD. The caller informs individuals they have missed jury duty and need to pay a fine. The scammer then says if…

Man charged with rape involving child in McCracken County

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. – A 71-year-old is facing a rape charge for a victim under the age of 12 after an investigation in western Kentucky. The McCracken County Sheriff’s Office says 71-year-old Dennis Hines of Paducah was arrested after allegations of rape. Deputies say they started investigating allegations of a juvenile female who had been sexually assaulted by an adult…

Man arrested after allegedly throwing knives during argument

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing charges after police say he allegedly threw knives during an incident in Bowling Green. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, officers responded Wednesday shortly before 5 p.m. to the 500 block of West Main Avenue for a physical disturbance. Police say they found a subject matching a description and identified him…