Author: WNKY Staff

Authorities respond to reported gas leak in Adairville

ADAIRVILLE, Ky. – Authorities are responding to a report of a gas leak in Adairville Sunday morning. According to the Adairville Police Department, the city’s Fire Department located a ruptured natural gas line beneath the roadway on Smith Avenue. Residents were evacuated as a precaution. Crews are currently at the scene working to repair the line. Residents are asked to…

Charles Booker says his campaign was targeted by foreign hackers

Source: Office of Charles Booker. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Charles Booker’s U.S. Senate campaign team in Kentucky says it was recently the target of a cyberattack. According to a release by his campaign, “Overseas hackers attempted to gain access to the campaign communication systems of both the candidate and campaign leadership, as well as the campaign’s website. It appears hackers also…

Kentucky State Police searching for vehicle after attempted traffic stop

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Post Three is asking the public to assist with locating a vehicle after an attempted traffic stop. According to Trooper Katan Parker, public affairs officer for KSP Post Three, on Monday, Oct. 26, troopers tried to stop a vehicle for a speeding violation. Parker says the vehicle was first seen around the…

U.S. 31-W Bridge repair project in Munfordville moved to spring

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A repair project on the U.S. 31-W Bridge in Munfordville is being rescheduled to next spring. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Four, the schedule change is due to timeline constraints with availability of materials and schedules extending into restricted holiday weekends, along with winter weather possibilities in late December into January. Transportation officials say the…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 releases latest traffic impact report

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area impact traffic report is now released for Oct. 30 through Nov. 6. 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. Southbound motorists have been switched back to the…

$28M investment to bring new aluminum manufacturing operation to Logan County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – ClearFlow Metalworks has announced plans to bring a new $28 million aluminum manufacturing facility in Logan County. According to the Office of Gov. Andy Beshear, the project will create 50 new, full-time jobs. “Kentucky’s manufacturing sector continues to fuel our red-hot economy and create good-paying jobs for our families,” said Beshear. “Our talented workforce, incentive programs, unique…

Former Wolfe County Animal Shelter treasurer indicted in theft of over $100K

Image Source: Evanto ElementsFRANKFORT, Ky. – The former treasurer of the Wolfe County Animal Shelter is now formally charged in the alleged theft of over $100,000. According to Team Kentucky, a Wolfe County grand jury indicted 74-year-old Pam Pilgrim on one count of theft by unlawful taking, more than $10,000 but less than $1,000,000. Officials say the indictment states the…

Bowling Green man charged with fleeing police in Hart County

BONNIEVILLE, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is accused of fleeing police in a stolen vehicle in Hart County on Thursday. According to a uniform citation, around 10:35 p.m. Thursday, the Kentucky State Police attempted a traffic stop near the 51.4-mile marker of Interstate 65 northbound. Authorities say while approaching the vehicle, it drove off at a high speed. Troopers…

Bowling Green woman arrested after crash on Louisville Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly crashing into a stopped vehicle and causing a disturbance at a local hospital. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to a collision at the intersection of Louisville Road and Moorman Lane at approximately 12:41 p.m. on Thursday. An officer said the…

UPDATE: Happy Valley Road reopens following vehicle fire

UPDATE 7:45 a.m., 10/30/26: The roadway has reopened according to the Barren County Sheriff’s Office ORIGINAL STORY BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The eastbound portion of Happy Valley Road is shut down in the 5000 block due to a vehicle fire Friday morning, deputies say. The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is asking drivers to avoid the area and find an alternate…