Author: WNKY Staff

Barren County Schools students receive National Beta Convention awards, recognition

GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County Schools (BCS) students received national honors at the National Beta Convention in Nashville. According to BCS, students earned awards across academics, fine arts, leadership, and performing arts while representing their schools and community on the national stage. Thousands of students from the United States competed at the annual convention. “Our students continue to show what…

Former ambulance service director charged with fraud, tampering with public records

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A former Elliot County ambulance service director was indicted on theft and tampering with public records Monday. According to the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office, 40-year-old Michael Burling of West Liberty is accused of fraudulently using employer funds and falsifying records between January 2018 and May 2024, according to court records. Elliot is the former Elliot County Ambulance…

Leitchfield man arrested after crash on DUI charge

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A Leitchfield man is facing multiple charges after crashing and allegedly fleeing the scene. According to a report by K105, a uniform citation states Leitchfield police were dispatched Sunday morning around 3:20 a.m. to the 6600 block of Anneta Road after a vehicle was located “covered in mud (and) stuck in a yard.” The citation further stated…

Woman charged with child endangerment, drug possession in Portland

PORTLAND, Tenn. – A woman is facing child endangerment and drug possession charges following a welfare check. According to the Portland Police Department (PPD), officers responded to a welfare check and possible illegal drug activity at a home on July 11. PPD says officers located a child living in unsafe conditions. During the investigation, officers also located suspected illegal narcotics…

Identity released of motorcyclist flown for treatment after I-24 crash

by News Edge Newsroom

Source: WKDZ. OAK GROVE, Ky. – The identity of a motorcyclist flown for treatment following a crash Monday afternoon has been released, according to a report by WDKZ. WKDZ states the crash occurred on Interstate 24 in Oak Grove, causing a motorcyclist to be flown to a Nashville hospital. According to WKDZ, the Kentucky State Police says that at 4:11…

Horse dies after buggy attempts to cross floodwaters in Grayson County

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A horse is dead after a buggy was caught in floodwaters. According to K105, the Leitchfield Fire Department (LFD) and Grayson County Emergency Management responded to the 8600 block of Brandenburg Road Monday evening for a water rescue. A horse and buggy attempted to cross a flooded parking lot at the Eveleigh boat ramp and were caught…

Bowling Green man charged in child sexual exploitation investigation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — A Bowling Green man is behind bars after Kentucky State Police say the suspect was sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. According to a release from Kentucky State Police, the arrest happened as a result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. KSP’s Electronic Crime Branch searched a residence in Bowling Green on…

Wrongful death lawsuit filed after fatal Glasgow crash, separate trial date set

By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1, Staff Report by Glasgow News 1

Family members of Emily Corbin, 18, William T. Moore, 17, and Charley L. Fancher, 14, are pictured in the Barren County Circuit Court room during a hearing for Asa R. Howard. Howard is charged in their deaths that happened in a car crash in October 2025. James Brown/Glasgow News 1.GLASGOW, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – The trial date for 19-year-old…

KYTC begins road resurfacing project in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A road resurfacing project in Warren County is underway. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, crews will work between 8 pm and 6 am nightly on the project on KY 884 (Three Springs Road). KYTC says crews will mill and resurface the road from Fieldstone Avenue to U.S. 231 (Scottsville Road). The project is expected to…

Multiple Medical Center locations recognized for heart attack, stroke care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several Med Center Health locations across Kentucky are being recognized for heart attack and stroke care. According to releases by Med Center Health on Monday, The Medical Centers at Albany, Caverna, Franklin, Russellville and Scottsville have received awards by The American Heart Association for both types of care. Med Center Health says its rural hospitals received…