Author: WNKY Staff

Simpson County Sheriff’s Office to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

December 16, 2025

WNKY Staff,

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Simpson County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints. According to the sheriff’s office, officers will be enforcing laws related to operating a motor vehicle under the influence, licensing of motor vehicles and operators, registration and insurance violations, seat belt and child restraint violations and motor vehicle equipment violations. The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office says…

Units respond for reported gas leak at Warren County home

December 16, 2025

WNKY Staff,

Source: Alvaton Fire Department. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple units were on scene of a reported gas leak at a Warren County home. According to Alvaton Fire Department, just after 2:45 p.m. Monday, units responded to a gas leak inside of a residence on Olympia Court. According to Alvaton Fire, units provided a safe area and waited for Atmos to…

Ford Motor Company announces layoff of 1,600 battery plant employees

December 16, 2025

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Source: CNN via CNN Newsource. HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. – Ford Motor Company is laying off 1,600 battery plant employees in Hardin County, according to Hardin County officials. Hardin County judge executive Keith Taul says the layoffs impact BlueOval SK in Glendale. In a social media post by Hardin County Government on Tuesday, Taul says he is focusing on doing “whatever…

“Operation Christmas Vacation” narcotics investigation leads to 7 indictments in Logan County

December 16, 2025

WNKY Staff,

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A multi-month narcotics investigation resulted in the indictments of seven individuals in Logan County. Logan County Sheriff Stephen Stratton says the Logan/Russellville Narcotics Unit launched an operation, titled “Operation Christmas Vacation,” that targeted the trafficking of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and other illegal substances. The operation started in July. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office, Russellville Police Department, and…

4 Things You Need to Know: December 16, 2025

December 16, 2025

WNKY Staff,

Celebrate 250 years of Jane Austen with an afternoon of high tea, regency-inspired crafts and charming activities inspired by her timeless stories. For teens and adults. Register with the Weldon Memorial Public Library. That takes place this afternoon at 4 pm. Calling all tree enthusiasts in Bowling Green and Warren County. Join Re-tree BG for a relaxed meeting to plan…

Barren County Schools announces partnership to provide students healthcare training

December 16, 2025

WNKY Staff,

GLASGOW, Ky. – A new collaboration to expand healthcare training in Barren County was announced on Tuesday. Barren County Schools, in partnership with T.J. Regional Health and Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC), announced the expansion of healthcare training for students, according to a release. The partnership will provide students Nurse Aide (CNA) training from January through March 2026….

Hilltoppers rain points on Campbellsville, bounce back with 102-59 win

December 15, 2025

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Hilltopper Basketball moved to 7-3 with a 102-59 win over Campbellsville on Monday night inside E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers used balanced scoring and steady defense in the 43-point win over the Tigers — WKU’s largest margin of victory this season. Ryan Myers led five Hilltoppers in double figures as WKU shot an efficient 50.0%…

Logan County Detention Center issues warning about scam

December 15, 2025

WNKY Staff,

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Logan County Detention Center says it has learned about an ongoing scam allegedly targeting loved ones of inmates. The detention center says scammers are contacting individuals by phone and falsely claiming an inmate can be released early from jail if a certain amount of money is paid. According to the detention center, callers represent themselves…

Madison County man accused of killing mother found dead

December 15, 2025

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Source: WKYT. WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – A Madison County man accused in his mother’s death has been found dead. According to WKYT, it all started Saturday night at a home on Leslie Drive in Berea. WKYT reports that’s where the Madison County coroner says 77-year-old Margie Berry was found dead. The cause of her death has not yet been…

Barren County High School names Carlie Stephens as new head volleyball coach

December 15, 2025

WNKY Staff,

Source: Barren County Schools. GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County High School is proud to announce that Carlie Stephens has been selected as the new head coach of the BCHS Trojanette Volleyball Program. According to the district, Stephens, a Barren County graduate and former player, steps into the role following the retirement of longtime head coach Robin McMurtrey. Stephens played for…