Author: WNKY Staff

Kentucky State Police conducts death investigation in Pulaski County

SOMERSET, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is conducting a death investigation in Pulaski County. According to KSP, on July 20 around 10:48 a.m., troopers were contacted by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance to investigate an in-custody death. Authorities say a preliminary investigation revealed that on July 18, the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S….

Edmonson County Schools superintendent releases statement after student death

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Edmonson County Schools superintendent Brian Alexander has issued the following statement following the death of Eli Meredith, an Edmonson County student: “Dear Edmonson County Schools community,” “There are moments in life where no words are adequate. We are in the midst of one of those times. “On July 15, 2025, Edmonson County High School Eli W….

Titans QB Will Levis to undergo season-ending surgery

NASHVILLE – QB Will Levis will undergo shoulder surgery on Tues., July 29, that will sideline him for the entirety of the 2025 campaign, the team announced Monday. STATEMENT FROM THE TENNESSEE TITANS: “After consulting with doctors and his representatives, Will Levis has decided to undergo shoulder surgery that will sideline him for the entire 2025 season. We support his…

Two winning Powerball tickets sold in Kentucky at Kroger

Source: Kentucky Lottery. The Kentucky Lottery says two winning tickets have been purchased at Kroger stores in Kentucky. According to a release by the Kentucky Lottery, a Powerball drawing on Saturday night produced two winning Powerball tickets. These included the following: $150,000: Kroger, 200 Skywatch Dr., Danville, Ky. 40422. $50,000: Kroger, 4101 Tates Creek Rd., Lexington, Ky. 40517 Saturday night’s…

Boil water advisory lifted in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A boil water advisory has been lifted for customers of city water in Franklin. This follows city officials warning residents of low water pressure after a water main near Simpson County Elementary was hit by a contractor, leading to a shut down of the water plant to allow for repairs. On Wednesday, the city confirmed the advisory…

Lady Toppers earn ITA Academic Awards

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis was named an ITA All-Academic Team and seven Lady Toppers were named ITA Scholar-Athletes, the ITA announced Monday. The seven ITA Scholar-Athlete Award recipients were Sofia Blanco, Carolina Chiatti, Sunskrithi Damera, Rachel Hermanova, Mia Miranda, Elizabeth Sobieski and Mariana Zegada. “What an honor for the team and our players to receive this award…

Indiana man charged with DUI in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An Indiana man has been arrested on multiple charges in Bowling Green, including driving under the influence. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police was advised Saturday that a vehicle was taken from Lexington. Troopers say it was reported the vehicle was taken without permission and that the driver was possibly intoxicated. Authorities say…

Hart County man charged with sexual abuse of children

HARDYVILLE, Ky. – A Hart County man is charged with sexual abuse involving two children under 12. According to a uniform citation, 40-year-old Daymon Horton Jr. of Hardyville was arrested Thursday, July 18 on two counts of first-degree sexual abuse, victim under 12 years of age. The Kentucky State Police says troopers responded Thursday for a sexual abuse complaint involving…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 Release: Traffic Impact Report for July 21 through July 25

The District 3 area serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Todd, and Warren Counties

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (July 20, 2025) – The expected traffic impacts in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area for July 21 through July 25 are listed below. All work is subject to change. Interstate 165 **** NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN*** – A project to completely restore and preserve the I-165 bridges over the Green River (mile point 32.6) in Butler…

Congress passes spending cuts, including $1.1 billion from public broadcasting

WASHINGTON (CNN, POOL, HOUSE TV) – House Republicans signed off on billions of dollars in funding cuts sought by President Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, handing the president another legislative win. House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson said, “We clawed back $9 billion in taxpayer funds and wasteful spending, fraud, waste, and abuse.” The DOGE spending cuts were…