Author: WNKY Staff

Man allegedly flees police in Kentucky and Tennessee, arrested in Russellville

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A man was arrested in Russellville after allegedly fleeing police through multiple counties and states. According to a release, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office was requested by the Todd County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) to assist in a vehicle pursuit on Tuesday at approximately 4:15 pm. The pursuit began in Greenbrier, Tennessee. The Greenbrier Police Department attempted…

Woman charged with DUI after 2 crashes in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly crashing while driving under the influence in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported collision in the 6500 block of Cemetery Road. Upon arrival, authorities say a driver, identified as 41-year-old Heather McPeak of Scottsville, was seen exiting through…

Man charged with illegal possession of 12 guns in Russellville home

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing charges after police say he illegally possessed 12 guns in Russellville. According to a release by the Russellville Police Department, on Tuesday, officers searched a home located at 111 Sarah Lane in Russellville. Authorities say they learned a convicted felon, 54-year-old Anthony Rittenberry, bought a gun recently. During the search, police say they…

Tompkinsville man arrested after allegedly stealing a truck while under the influence

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Monroe County man was arrested after allegedly stealing a truck while under the influence. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), a truck was reported stolen on Ebenezer Road Tuesday morning. During the investigation, MCSO received information that the truck was seen in the Fountain Run and Flippin areas of Monroe County. Deputies responded to…

Wanted Wednesday: John R. Brown

SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is asking the community’s help to locate 49-year-old John R. Brown. Authorities say Brown is wanted on two counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Troopers say his last known locations are Cross Plains, Tennessee and Franklin, Kentucky. Brown is described as 6 feet…

Flewelling Leads Offense in 4-2 Win Over Spartanburgers

Spartanburg, South Carolina – Nathan Flewelling went 2-for-4 with two RBI, while Jacob Kisting tossed 4.0 scoreless innings to start, leading the Bowling Green Hot Rods (56-25, 9-7) to 4-2 win over the Hub City Spartanburgers (39-43, 5-11) on Tuesday at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The Hot Rods plated the first run of the game in the…

Cave City Fire Department responds to house fire on Wilson Road

Photo source: Cave City Fire DepartmentCAVE CITY, Ky. – The Cave City Fire Department (CCFD) responded to a structure fire Tuesday evening. According to CCFD, crews were dispatched to reports of a house fire on 400 Wilson Road at approximately 5:42 pm Firefighters located heavy smoke and an active fire in the roof and eaves of the home. CCFD says…

Ohio County woman allegedly barricades herself, children inside home after crashing vehicle while under the influence

CROMWELL, Ky. – An Ohio County woman allegedly crashed into a vehicle and barricaded herself inside her home with three children Tuesday. According to the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO), deputies responded to a home on River Road to a report of an accident with no injuries at approximately 11:45 pm on July 6. OCSO says the complainant told them…

2 Grayson County men charged with child sexual abuse offenses, says KSP

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – According to Kentucky State Police, two Grayson County men were arrested Tuesday following investigations into two separate child sexual abuse investigations in the county. KSP Post 4 Detectives launched both investigations in April 2026. Following both investigations, each was presented to a Grayson County Grand Jury. Both cases returned indictments against both men. Thirty-seven-year-old Jared T. Joyce, of…

1 injured, 1 arrested after shooting in Letcher County

MCROBERTS, Ky. – One person is injured and another is arrested after a reported shooting in Letcher County on Monday. Shortly after 4 p.m. Monday, the Kentucky State Police says it received a 911 call reporting a shooting on Sheas Fork in the McRoberts community of Letcher County. Authorities say they responded to the scene and located an adult male…