Author: WNKY Staff

1 flown, 1 transported after side-by-side crash in Livingston County

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ky. – One person was flown following a crash in Livingston County. According to a social media post by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, on Wednesday around 10 a.m., first responders were dispatched to Maxield Road in the Burna area for a single-vehicle collision involving a side-by-side. Authorities say a preliminary investigation shows the side-by-side was occupied by…

Update: 2 suspects in Franklin shooting charged with attempted murder

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Additional details have been released after a reported shooting in Simpson County resulted in two arrests. According to the Franklin Police Department, officers responded to 4391 Nashville Road to a shots fired complaint at 3:09 a.m. on Wednesday. Police say they learned two shots were fired from a suspect into a vehicle. Detectives say the suspects fled…

WKU women’s golf selected for NCAA Simpsonville Regional

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The WKU women’s golf team is headed to the NCAA Simpsonville Regional at the University of Louisville Golf Club. The regional begins May 11 and runs through May 13. The Lady Toppers won their second straight Conference USA title last week and will be the No. 11 seed in Simpsonville. The three-day, 54-hole regional features 12 teams…

Collision involving KSP trooper reported in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Authorities say they are investigating a three-vehicle collision involving a Kentucky State Police trooper in Louisville Wednesday evening. Trooper Bryan Washer, public affairs officer for KSP Post Four, says the collision occurred at the 15000 block of Dixie Highway northbound near Kosmosdale. Authorities say Dixie Highway northbound lanes are currently shut down as the crash is investigated….

Portion of training academy in Madisonville pays homage to Jerry ‘Peanuts’ Gaines

Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office. MADISONVILLE, Ky. – A local name is making its place in history in Madisonville. According to a social media post by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, one of the two new buildings being constructed in Madisonville for the Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy is being named after former Warren County Sheriff Jerry “Peanuts” Gaines….

Dugas Park announces new summer concert series

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A new concert series kicks off in May in Allen County. On Wednesday, Dugas Park announced the “2026 Summer Nights Music Series.” The concerts will be held monthly from May through August at the park’s amphitheater and will be free of charge. Organizers say the concerts will be family-friendly and feature live regional music and food trucks….

Glasgow man charged with fleeing police in multi-county pursuit

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is facing charges after allegedly crossing through multiple counties during a pursuit on Wednesday. According to a uniform citation, the Glasgow Police Department observed a vehicle go airborne while entering South Fork Beaver Creek bridge just before 2 a.m. Wednesday. Police say when they attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle, it began to…

Lauren Satterly named CUSA Freshman of the Week

DALLAS – WKU Softball’s Lauren Satterly was named Conference USA Freshman of the Week for the first time this season, the league office announced Monday. Satterly helped the Hilltoppers to a 3-0 sweep of Kennesaw State and the first 15-0 home conference record in CUSA history behind a .571 batting average, going 4-for-7 at the plate with a double and three singles. The freshman also posted a .727 on-base percentage thanks to three walks, one…

Emergency officials to conduct tornado siren test in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Community Outdoor Warning Siren test in Warren County is scheduled for this Friday, May 1. Emergency officials say the test will take place at noon. Emergency management is reminding the public it conducts these tests on the first Friday of each month. Technicians are testing the siren located in the Boyce community on Wednesday after…