Author: WNKY Staff

Scottsville man charged with burglary after allegedly entering home with rifle

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing multiple charges, including burglary. According to a uniform citation, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office responded just after 5:30 p.m. Monday to the 7200 block of Bowling Green Road in reference to 46-year-old Jonathan Miller of Scottsville being armed with a gun inside of a home. The resident stated Miller entered the home…

Falls of Rough man killed in Breckinridge County crash

MCDANIELS, Ky. – A Grayson County man is dead after a crash in Breckinridge County. According to a release, Kentucky State Police Post 4 responded to a two-vehicle head-on collision at approximately 5 pm on Monday. The crash happened near the four-mile marker of KY 79. The release states that KSP’s preliminary investigation determined that a car, driven by Jusin…

Nashville woman charged with reckless driving, drug possession in Adairville

ADAIRVILLE, Ky. – A Nashville woman is facing charges following a traffic stop. According to a release, Adairville Police Department Chief Aaron Ashby conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle crossing the center line and failing to dim headlights on the evening of Saturday, December 20. Ashby says the driver, Jewel Anne Nichols, 61, of Nashville, Tennessee, showed signs…

Bowling Green fire units respond to reported food truck incident

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local first responders were at the scene Tuesday morning of an incident involving a food truck. According to a release by the Bowling Green Fire Department, Bowling Green fire personnel were dispatched Tuesday at 10:46 a.m. to a reported vehicle fire at Walmart at 1202 Morgantown Road. The release states upon arrival, personnel located a food…

Kentucky officials react to Todd County train derailment

Courtesy of WEKT Radio. TRENTON, Ky. –  A train derailment in Todd County Tuesday morning has led to a large community response, extending from first responders to reactions from state-level government officials. Todd County Emergency Management has confirmed the shelter-in-place order for residents is lifted, and residents are now able to have their heat turned on. First responders first received…

The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs and Circa Sports Kentucky to offer ‘big game’ experience

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs says it is transforming into the state’s “ultimate Big Game destination for the professional football championship” on Sunday, Feb. 8. According to a release by The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs, the Big Game will bring together a full entertainment experience at The Mint, including championship-level viewing inside of the Circa…

BGFD responds to fire on Oaklawn Way

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Monday evening. BGFD Public Information Officer Elyse Jonker says units responded to the fire at 7:52 pm. When units arrived, they found an active fire. Firefighters controlled the fire quickly. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No injuries have been reported.

UPDATE: Ohio County Coroner’s Office identifies body found

UPDATE: The Ohio County Coroner’s Office has identified the body found on Monday. The identity is expected to be released Tuesday afternoon. — OHIO COUNTY, Ky. – The Ohio County Coroner’s Office is seeking help to identify a body that has been found outside of an area church. According to a social media post, the Ohio County Coroner’s Office responded…

Train derails in Todd County, blocks roadway

UPDATE 11:26 a.m. TRENTON, Ky. – Todd County residents can now turn their heat back on, according to Todd County Emergency Management. In addition, emergency officials say the shelter-in-place order has been lifted. UPDATE 10:11 a.m.:  TRENTON, Ky. – A shelter-in-place order is still active after a train derailment in Todd County on Tuesday morning. News 40 crews on scene…