Author: WNKY Staff

Laurel County man charged in relation to child sexual abuse material

LONDON, Ky. – A Laurel County man is behind bars in connection with a child sexual abuse material investigation. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers arrested 31-yearold Lloyd Vincent Riley shortly after 6 p.m. Thursday. Troopers say they located, interviewed and arrested Riley as a result of an undercover online investigation. KSP states its Electronic Crime Branch started the…

18-year-old formally charged in Glasgow crash that killed teens

GLASGOW, Ky. – An 18-year-old has been formally charged following an October crash that claimed the lives of three teens in Glasgow. According to court records, 18-year-old Asa Howard of Edmonton has been indicted on three counts of murder, three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment and one count of first-degree assault. This follows a warrant of arrest on indictment that…

Firefighters battle house fire in Leitchfield, electrical line falls on fire truck

By Ken Howlett, News Director of K105

Source: K105. LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – Units responded to a house fire in Leitchfield as a live electrical line fell onto a fire truck on scene on Thursday. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, the Leitchfield Fire Department and Grayson County Emergency Management responded to a reported fire in the 200 block of West Market Street around 11:50 a.m….

4 Things You Need to Know: December 19, 2025

Take your pick from a variety of Christmas movies screening at the Capitol theatre this weekend. Tonight at 5pm, see the 1951 classic film “A Christmas Carol,” followed by “It’s A Wonderful Life” at 7pm. Saturday, you can catch Gremlins at noon, National Lampoon’s Christmas vacation at 2pm, Die Hard at 4pm, and Eyes Wide Shut at 7. Admission is…

Signature Healthcare of Bowling Green hosts Live Nativity Scene for community

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Signature Healthcare of Bowling Green brought the Christmas story to life Thursday evening with its annual live nativity scene. Families, residents, and staff gathered to celebrate the season during the free community event, which featured live animals, Christmas singing, and a warm hot chocolate bar. Residents played a special role in the evening, portraying characters in…

Storm damage forces road closures in Todd County

TODD COUNTY, Ky – Drivers in Todd County are being urged to use caution after storm damage caused multiple road closures Thursday evening. According to officials, two major routes are currently blocked following severe weather that moved through the area Thursday night. U.S. 41 is closed between KY 848 in Trenton, and KY 181 in Guthrie due to downed power…

3 years since her last reported appearance, an Edmonson mother remains missing

The case appeared on NBC's "Dateline" in 2023, however, the search for Kayla Decker continues.

Photo source: Kentucky State PoliceBEE SPRING, Ky. – It has now been three years since she was reportedly last seen, yet an Edmonson County woman remains missing. Kayla Decker, who would now be 38 years old, has not been seen since December 18, 2022 in Bee Spring, according to the Kentucky State Police. The mother of three was not reported…

Truck strikes two pedestrians, leaves scene in Ohio County

OHIO COUNTY – The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office is requesting information on a vehicle and suspects in connection with a hit and run. OCSO says deputies responded to a hit-and-run call in the 6000 block of US Highway 231 South at approximately 1:40 pm on Thursday. A video obtained by OCSO shows a white pickup truck hitting two pedestrians walking…

Salad dressings recalled due to possibly containing ‘foreign objects’

Ventura Foods LLC is recalling some of its salad dressings that were distributed in multiple states, including Kentucky, due to concerns of the products containing “foreign objects.” According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, more than 3,500 cases of salad dressing are impacted due to the potential presence of black plastic planting material in granulated onion. The FDA states…

Bowling Green man allegedly steals thousands of dollars in merchandise

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges in connection with shoplifting incidents. The Bowling Green Police Department says Christopher M. Meredith, 49, of Bowling Green, allegedly switched bar codes and under-ringing items at three local businesses over two months. Investigators say Meredith stole more than $5,200 in merchandise. Meredith was arrested on Wednesday and Thursday and…