Author: WNKY Staff

City of Hartford ends partnership with Flock Safety

Source: Canva. HARTFORD, Ky. – An Ohio County city is ending a partnership with Flock Safety. According to a social media announcement, the City of Hartford and the Hartford Police Department have ended their partnership with Flock Safety. The city says a preliminary action plan with Flock was entered into in early 2026 to protect the community. Officials say after…

Troopers seeking man after fatal crash in Bullitt County

Source: Trooper Washer/Kentucky State Police. SHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. – A man is being sought by law enforcement after reportedly leaving the scene of a fatal crash in Bullitt County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were requested just before midnight Saturday to investigate a fatal two-vehicle collision on Interstate 65 northbound at the 112-mile marker near Shepherdsville. Troopers say a…

Bicyclist flown for treatment after Todd County crash

Photo source: WEKTELKTON, Ky. – A bicyclist was struck by a vehicle Saturday afternoon in Todd County. According to WEKT Radio, Todd County emergency personnel responded to a crash involving a vehicle and a bicycle on U.S. 68 near West Jeff Davis Highway. Upon arrival, responders located a male bicyclist. The bicyclist was treated at the scene and flown to…

UPDATE: Allen County law enforcement arrest man wanted on rape, sexual abuse charges

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force (ACSCTF) is searching for a wanted man. According to a social media post from the agency, Eddie Hill is wanted for first-degree rape and first-degree sexual abuse. The Morgantown Police Department contacted ACSCTF with information indicating Hill may be in Allen County. Information on Hill’s whereabouts can be provided to the…

Bomb squad responds after device found in donation to Goodwill in Clarksville

Photo source: Canva. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – A bomb squad responded to investigate a reported device donated to a Goodwill in Clarksville, Tennessee over the weekend. According to a social media post by the Clarksville Police Department, officers received a 911 call around 2:38 p.m. Saturday regarding a possible explosive device found inside of a green bag donated to a Goodwill…

Man wanted for 2013 Christian County murder arrested after falling from cliff

LANCASTER, Ky. – A man wanted in a 2013 murder investigation in Christian County was arrested last week. According to KSP, detectives received information on the whereabouts of 55-year-old Jason Patterson on August 12. Patterson was wanted in Christian County in connection with a 2013 murder investigation. KSP says Fay Springfield was allegedly murdered on July 20, 2013. On August…

Bowling Green man charged with burglary of local shop

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is behind bars on a burglary charge. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to a theft in progress at an auto shop located at 834 Barry Street. Authorities say the caller stated a male subject ran from the scene toward the Salvation Army. Police say they identified…

Police arrest man after he allegedly attempted to hide meth in child’s playpen

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – According to the Scottsville Police Department, officers arrested 45-year-old David A. Rupe Sunday. SPD officers arrested Rupe after they said he attempted to hide suspected methamphetamine and a pipe by “tossing them into a child’s playpen.” Rupe was lodged at the Allen County Jail. He is charged with first-degree wanton endangerment, possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical…

New Information: 1 in critical condition after shooting in Smiths Grove

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – An Edmonson County man is in critical condition after a shooting incident in Warren County. According to KSP Public Affairs Officer Trooper Katan Parker, troopers responded to the 1300 block of Rocky Hill Road to a reported shooting at approximately 6 pm Saturday. Troopers located 58-year-old James Kevin Marr, of Rocky Hill, with apparent gunshot wounds…

Authorities conducting death investigation after body found in Hopkinsville roadway

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – An investigation is underway after a body was found in a Hopkinsville roadway. According to Hopkinsville Fire/EMS, personnel responded to the area of Jessie Avenue and South Walnut Street to reports of an unresponsive individual in the road. HFDE says crews located a dead male in the roadway. Authorities believe that the man suffered a medical episode…