GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department (GPD) is warning the public of an ongoing scam. According to a social media post from the department, scammers are calling victims and claiming that a family member or friend has been jailed. The scammers tell victims that they need to send money via gift cards or wire money. GPD says the scammers…
SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is investigating ongoing reports of rental fraud. SCSO says fraudulent rental listings are being posted on TikTok using photos of real properties in Franklin and Simpson County. Scammers are advertising homes for rent and instruct users interested in renting to text or call the same phone number. The same number…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Scottsville Police Department (SPD) is seeking information on a suspect in an ongoing burglary investigation. According to SPD, an unidentified suspect (pictured above) has unlawfully entered a local business several times this week. SPD says the individual entered the business and was confronted by the owners on July 10. SPD says the suspect carries a large…
WASHINGTON (WNKY) – U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell is providing new details about the health issues that have kept him away from the Senate for the past several weeks, saying he remains focused on serving Kentucky while continuing rehabilitation. In a statement released by McConnell’s team Sunday, the Kentucky Republican said he was hospitalized after a fall at home last month…
HART COUNTY, Ky. – Hart County Emergency Management is warning of flash flooding in northern Hart County Sunday. This follows storms across local counties Saturday. Emergency officials are warning drivers to avoid the following roads due to flooding: – 5800 block of Priceville Road – 10788 Raider Hollow Road – Highway 728 at Cave Hill Road – Flat Rock Road…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing charges after a rollover crash in Bowling Green. According to Sgt. Brad Hogue with the Bowling Green Police Department, at approximately 8:25 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, officers responded to a single-vehicle rollover collision at the intersection of River Street and Louisville Road. Authorities say the investigation determined a Hyundai Kona, driven…
HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Harlan County. According to KSP, troopers responded to a single-vehicle collision on U.S. 119 near Metcalf Lane Saturday afternoon. When troopers arrived, they located a father and son inside the vehicle. A preliminary investigation indicates the vehicle exited the road, struck a guardrail, overturned, and came…
MIDDLESBORO, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal shooting in Bell County. According to KSP, the Middlesboro Police Department requested assistance in a shooting investigation on West Cumberland Avenue near Bell County Coal Saturday evening. Troopers responded to Middlesboro ARH Hospital, where the gunshot wound victim had been transported. The victim later died at the hospital. KSP…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A portion of Penns Chapel Road is shut down due to downed power lines, according to Richardsville Fire Chief Brian Lee. Lee confirmed Penns Chapel Road is among multiple roads shut down in that area as of 7:40 p.m. Saturday with downed lines and trees. Drivers are encouraged to remain cautious and avoid downed lines if…
LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – Law enforcement says a Grayson County man ingested a large amount of suspected methamphetamine after a traffic stop. According to a uniform citation, a detective with the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force conducted a traffic stop at Dollar General at 6350 Anneta Road on Wednesday morning. The detective says the driver, 44-year-old Charles A. Clemons, possessed…
