Author: WNKY Staff

14 injured in I-24 crash in Christian County, authorities say

July 5, 2026

WNKY Staff,

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Christian County authorities are investigating a multiple-vehicle crash. According to Hopkinsville Fire/EMS (HFE), first responders reported to the scene of an accident involving an 18-wheeler and at least three vehicles at the 91-mile marker of I-24 westbound Sunday just before 4 pm. HFE says 14 patients are receiving treatment at local hospitals. All injuries are believed to…

Boating accident in Mercer County remains under investigation after man’s death

July 5, 2026

WNKY Staff,

UPDATE July 23 at 2 p.m. MERCER COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has released further details surrounding a boat collision that occurred July 4 on Herrington Lake, resulting an one death and multiple other injuries. Kentucky Fish and Wildlife says the investigation remains active. Investigators continue to gather and evaluate evidence to determine the circumstances…

WHAS Crusade for Children awards grant to Family Enrichment Center to support local children

July 5, 2026

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WHAS Crusade for Children awarded a grant to Family Enrichment Center (FEC) to support local children. According to a release, the grant will help FEC identify special needs and provide therapy, OT, and PT services to children. The funding will support therapy services at Wee Care Child Care Center for children ages 0-4. “We are deeply…

Laurel County authorities searching for two missing juveniles

July 5, 2026

WNKY Staff,

LONDON, Ky. – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two missing juveniles. According to a release, a Golden Alert has been issued for 17-year-old Alyssa Collins and 17-year-old Nevaeh Jones, who were last seen on Old Union Springs Drive at 2:20 am on Sunday. Authorities say they may be runaways. Collins is described as a 5’4″ female who…

Christian County man charged with murder after allegedly stabbing another man

July 4, 2026

WNKY Staff,

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Christian County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is investigating an early morning murder. CCSO deputies responded to the 2000 block of Butler Road to a reported stabbing at approximately 1:30 am. According to Hopkinsville Fire/EMS (HFE), an adult male with multiple stab wounds to his torso was found on the front porch of the residence. First responders initiated…

Hardin County Sheriff’s Office investigating alleged assault, robbery

July 4, 2026

WNKY Staff,

CECILIA, Ky. – The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an alleged assault and robbery that happened Saturday morning According to a release, deputies received a report of an assault during a robbery in the 5000 block of Hardinsburg Road in Cecilia at approximately 3 am. HCSO says the victim of the alleged assault was transported to Baptist Health Hardin…

Chris Allen sits down with Lieutenant General Steven L. Basham

July 3, 2026

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WNKY News 40 Weather Chief Chris Allen sits down with Lieutenant General Steven L. Basham in this special edition of Voices of Honor.

Warren County fire units respond to house fire on Plano Road

July 2, 2026

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Fire Department System (WCFDS) responded to a structure fire Thursday evening. According to WCFDS, units from Plano, Alvaton, Browning and Woodburn were dispatched to 1405 Plano Road to reports of a house on fire at approximately 9:30 pm. Fire units from Plano located a one-story house with smoke emitting from it. Additional fire…

Graves County man charged after animal cruelty investigation

July 2, 2026

WNKY Staff,

GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. – A Graves County man is behind bars after an animal cruelty investigation. According to a social media post by the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday, Graves County Animal Control contacted deputies reporting an animal cruelty case. Authorities say a request for a welfare check of two dogs on chains in the sun and without shade…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet provides report of latest local traffic impacts

July 2, 2026

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is sharing traffic impacts for July 2-10 in District Three. According to transportation officials, all work is subject to change. Interstate 165 A project to completely restore and preserve the I-165 bridges over the Green River (mile point 32.6) in Butler County continues. Drivers have switched onto the new traffic pattern. Southbound…