Source: Norton Children’s. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Families in south-central and western Kentucky now have a new option for when their unborn baby needs complex medical care. According to Norton Children’s, the hospital opened its Norton Children’s Fetal Care Center in Louisville, offering technology that allows patients, family members and community physicians across the state to participate in consultations virtually. The…
ADAIRVILLE, Ky. – A Tennessee man is charged with impersonating a peace officer in Logan County. According to a uniform citation, on Tuesday, the Adairville Police Department conducted a traffic stop for an extreme window tint. Authorties say while making contact with the driver, they detected a heavy odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Police say while issuing a…
UPDATE (8/26/26 11:30 am): The Western Kentucky University Police Department says the suspects in a theft investigation have been identified. Details are limited at this time. WNKY News 40 will bring you more information as it becomes available. — BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Western Kentucky University Police Department is asking the public for information regarding a recent theft. WKU…
EDMONTON, Ky. – Two Metcalfe County residents are charged with animal cruelty following an investigation. According to a Kentucky State Police Post 15 press release, 34-year-old Michael W. York and 36-year-old Natasha N. York kept more than 200 dogs on their property. KSP says many of the dogs did not receive required rabies vaccinations and were “suffering from dehydration, internal…
OAKLAND, Ky. – According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a non-injury collision in the 8300 block of Smiths Grove-Scottsville Road Wednesday morning. WCSO says the roadway and area will be shut down until further notice as crews clean up the scene. Motorists will be rerouted to E C Cole Road until the scene is clear. WNKY…
Photo source: North Metcalfe Volunteer Fire DepartmentCENTER, Ky. – Firefighters responded to a tractor fire Tuesday evening. According to a social media post from the North Metcalfe Volunteer Fire Department, firefighters responded to Rockland Mills Road to a report of a farm equipment fire with possible exposure to a home. After arriving at the scene, firefighters located a tractor and…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow’s Christmas parade theme is officially released for 2026. According to Barren Inc., the Baarren County Chamber of Commerce, this year’s theme will be “Stars, Stripes & Silent Nights,” a celebration of America 250: Freedom, Family and Community. The chamber was joined by Grand Marshal sponsor Phillips Family Grocery and Buter Shop for the announcement Tuesday evening….
DORTON, Ky. – Two men were injured after authorities say a man crashed a utility-task vehicle into a trooper’s cruiser in Pike County. According to the Kentucky State Police, its Critical Incident Response Team was requested to investigate a collision at the intersection of U.S. 23 and Dorton Hill Road in the Dorton community on Aug. 22. Authorities say a…
ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – One man is charged with attempted unlawful transaction with a minor in Allen County. According to the Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force, 77-year-old Dwight Byrn of Scottsville was arrested on the charge. Authorities say they believe based on observations by detectives, Byrn may have solicited multiple individuals for sexual activity. If you have had similar contact…
Photo source: Kentucky State Police, featuring KSP Sgt. Jerry Combs and Dolly Parton. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff for a period of one week beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday evening in honor and remembrance of legendary entertainer Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday at the age…
