Author: WNKY Staff

KSP reports increase in collisions on I-65 near Hart County

October 7, 2025

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HART COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is working multiple collisions on Interstate 65 near Hart County Tuesday. KSP Post 3 public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker says the agency is working eight collisions this afternoon, with six of those having no reported injuries. Parker says two of the collisions reported minor injuries. Parker confirmed authorities are…

Cross drain failure causes road closure in Christian County

October 7, 2025

WNKY Staff,

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – A roadway will close in Christian County due to weather. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 2 states KY 508 is closed between Hayes Road (6.2mm) in Christian County to Jones Road (0.25 mm) in Todd County. The closure is a result of a cross-drain failure. KYTC states that only local traffic will be permitted between the two…

Tractor-trailer wreck leads to lane closures on I-65

October 7, 2025

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Source: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 4. HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. – Several lanes are closed due to a reported tractor-trailer wreck in Hardin County, transportation officials say. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 4 says the wreck occurred on Interstate 65 northbound. Officials say the left and center lanes are blocked just north of exit 94 interchange in Elizabethtown due to the…

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Western Kentucky woman keeps dream lottery prize under pillow

October 7, 2025

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Source: Envato/By GalinkaZhiOAK GROVE, Ky. – A western Kentucky woman is living a dream come true thanks to winning the top prize on a Kentucky Lottery scratch-off ticket. Lottery officials say the woman, who chose to stay anonymous, kept the ticket under her pillow the night before she claimed it. Officials say the woman won the $50,000 top prize. She…

Norton Children’s named a best children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report

October 7, 2025

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Photo courtesy of Norton Children’s HospitalLOUISVILLE, Ky. – Norton Children’s is being recognized as Kentucky’s No. 1 children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. On Tuesday, Norton announced U.S. News & World Report also ranked the hospital nationally in eight specialties. Norton Children’s nationally ranked specialties include: Behavioral Health Cancer Cardiology & Heart Surgery Diabetes & Endocrinology Neurology &…

Firefighters battle Adair County home fire

October 7, 2025

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Photo source: Columbia Adair County Fire DepartmentCOLUMBIA, Ky. – Fire units responded to a structure fire in Adair County on Monday. The Columbia Adair County Fire Department received a dispatch to a structure fire at 112 West Barbee Street at approximately 7:04 am. According to a release, firefighters located a home with heavy fire conditions. The fire was quickly contained…

Glasgow woman facing charges after allegedly pointing weapon at 2 victims

October 7, 2025

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GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow woman faces charges after an incident involving a weapon. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says officers responded to a disturbance complaint at a home on Lexington Drive on Monday. Officers say a verbal altercation took place, and Christian Acree, 35, of Glasgow, allegedly pointed a weapon at a male and female…

Bowling Green man arrested on drug charges in Glasgow

October 7, 2025

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GLASGOW, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing drug possession charges in Glasgow. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says officers responded to Water Plant Road to a complaint of a suspicious man on Monday. Officers located John Turner, 34, of Bowling Green, sitting in a grassy area near the road. Turner was searched, and officers…

Trick-or-treating guide for south-central Kentucky

October 6, 2025

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – October is in full swing, and south-central Kentucky has no shortage of planned events. Below you will find News 40’s guide to all things trick-or-treating and trunk-or-treating, with events taking place throughout the month. Allen County White Plains Baptist Church Trunk-or-Treat: Saturday, Oct. 25 from 3 to 5 p.m. at 329 Franklin Road. Victory Hill Church…

Kentucky Parole Board threatened after incorrect details shared on inmate’s release

October 6, 2025

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Source: WKYT via CBS Newspath. FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating reported threats made to Kentucky Parole Board members following inaccurate information being shared on what led to the release of Ronald Exantus. The Kentucky State Police says the Kentucky Parole Board did not release Exantus but instead “unanimously voted for him to remain in prison.” However,…