Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: Clarksville teen found safe, police say

Source: Clarksville Police Department. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Police say Ava Gordon has been located safe. Original Story  CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville Police Department says it is searching for a missing 18-year-old. According to police, 18-year-old Ava Gordon was last seen at her home on Helton Drive on Wednesday, March 18 around 1:11 a.m. Gordon is described as 4 feet…

Boil water advisory issued for portion of Scottsville

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – A boil water advisory is active for a portion of the Scottsville area. This follows a water leak on Old Gallatin Road, which has now been repaired, according to the city. City officials say the boil water advisory impacts an encircled area, which can be viewed here. Roads on the map include but are not limited…

KSP releases body camera footage in excessive use-of-force case

Source: Kentucky State Police. Editor’s note: The following content in the body camera footage linked below may be disturbing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.  FRANKFORT, Ky. –  The Kentucky State Police is releasing body camera footage involving an excessive use-of-force case. According to the agency, the case involves former state trooper Hayden Kilbourne, who pleaded guilty to second-degree…

National magazine recognizes Cave City Tourism executive director

CAVE CITY, Ky. – A national magazine is recognizing a South Central Kentucky tourism official. According to a release, Jennifer McNett, executive director of the Cave Area Conference Center and executive director of Cave City Tourism, is profiled in the latest edition of Millennium Magazine. She is also featured on the cover. Millennium Magazine, a Marquis Who’s Who magazine, is…

KAEE expands green career pathways for Kentucky students

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky., – The Kentucky Association for Environmental Education says it is expanding green career pathways for Kentucky students. According to KAEE, it is helping students explore careers in sustainability, conservation and environmental stewardship through a grant-funded initiative focused on green career pathways and hands-on learning. To make these pathways real for students, KAEE says it hosted a Green Career Summit…

Team Kentucky’s second Safe Teen Driving Challenge offers cash prizes

Credit: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3FRANKFORT, Ky. – Teen drivers in Kentucky have a chance to win big by practicing safety on the roadway. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Office of Highway Safety, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday registration is now open for Team Kentucky’s Safe Teen Driving Challenge. Officials say the challenge encourages safe driving while also giving…

WKU SB: WKU Falls to Louisville on Wednesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Softball fell to Louisville 13-4 on Wednesday night at the WKU Softball Complex. The Hilltoppers (19-7 overall, 3-3 CUSA) put up four runs thanks to a two-run home run from Kennedy Stinson, a sacrifice fly, and a bases-loaded walk, but the Cardinals (21-7 overall, 3-3 ACC) took the win with 13 runs on 14 hits. LOUISVILLE 13, WKU 4 After a quiet…

UPDATE: Missing Shelby County woman found

Source: Kentucky State Police. UPDATE (March 19, 1:40pm): Shouse has been located safely in Louisville. — SHELBY COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is asking for assistance to locate a missing woman from the Shelby County area. Troopers say 24-year-old Callie Ray Shouse of Waddy was last seen in Louisville. Authorities say she last communicated with a family member…

KSP trooper recognized for saving a life during domestic violence call

Source: Trooper Haney/KSP. MOREHEAD, Ky. – One Kentucky State Police trooper is being recognized for actions that authorities say saved a woman’s life during a domestic violence call. According to the agency, KSP Post 8 trooper Paul Thomas has been named a finalist for the 2025 IACP/Motorola Solutions Trooper of the Year Award. Authorities say on January 28, 2025, Rowan…