Author: WNKY Staff

NWS Louisville: preliminary findings show EF-0 tornadoes in Butler, Logan counties

BUTLER, LOGAN COUNTIES, Ky. – The National Weather Service Louisville’s preliminary findings indicate both Butler County and Logan County experienced EF-0 tornadoes amid Sunday’s storms. According to the National Weather Service’s website, preliminary results for Logan County show an EF-0 with a peak wind of 85 miles per hour traveled across 40 yards Sunday night. The NWS states the tornado…

Women arrested after alleged theft involving over $40,000 from Plato’s Closet

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One woman is behind bars after an alleged theft of over $40,000 from a Bowling Green Plato’s Closet. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Tuesday to 2945 Scottsville Road regarding a delayed theft. Authorities say an owner of Plato’s Closet called, stating one of the store’s employees, 22-year-old Gabrielle Aguilar of…

Vehicle break-in attempts reported in Calloway County

Source: Calloway County Sheriff’s Office. CALLOWAY COUNTY, Ky. – The Calloway County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community about an individual caught on surveillance video. According to a social media post by the sheriff’s office on Tuesday, a round of vehicle break-in attempts were reported in the area. In particular, authorities say the image above is from Covey Drive in…

5 arrested after drugs located inside Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex

WEST LIBERTY, Ky. — Five people are facing charges after authorities say illegal narcotics were found at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex. According to the Kentucky State Police, KSP and the HIDTA Gateway Area Drug Task Force have arrested five individuals on 22 charges related to drug trafficking, official misconduct and other offenses. Authorities say on September 7, 2025, EKCC…

Kentucky State Penitentiary caseworker facing sexual offense charges

EDDYVILLE, Ky. – A Kentucky State Penitentiary caseworker is facing sexual offense charges regarding an inmate. According to authorities, at 3:40 p.m. Monday, the Kentucky State Police received a call from the Kentucky State Penitentiary stating an employee had been spotted “on security footage engaging in sexual intercourse with an inmate.” Troopers say they responded to the scene, along with…

Road work to begin Wednesday in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The City of Franklin is preparing drivers for upcoming road work starting Wednesday, March 18. According to a social media post by the city, crews will begin work and paving on 31-W near Akin Avenue. Lane shifts are expected, according to the city. Drivers are advised to use caution and plan for an alternate route. Street work…

Collision reconstruction to impact traffic on Glasgow Road

Source: Warren County KY Government. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it will be conducting a collision reconstruction on Thursday, March 19 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Authorities say the reconstruction will take place in the 6600 block of Glasgow Road. Deputies say drivers will have to travel down to one lane with a brief full…

Warren County Public Schools hosting Spring 2026 Art Show

Source: WCPS.WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Public Schools is hosting its Spring 2026 Art Show, offering an opportunity for students to showcase their artwork. The district says the event, presented by Warren County Schools Art Educators, opens March 25 and ends with a closing ceremony on April 18. During the ceremony, awards will be presented for first, second and…

2 winning Kentucky Lottery tickets unclaimed from Franklin

Source: Kentucky Lottery. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Two winning Kentucky Lottery tickets stand to be claimed after recent Mega Millions and Powerball drawings. According to lottery officials, a $30,000 Mega Millions ticket was sold at Thorntons at 4516 Poplar Level Road in Louisville from the Friday, March 13, 2026, drawing. The ticket matched four white balls and the Mega Ball, winning $10,000,…

Warren County Sheriff’s Office conducting traffic safety checkpoints on April 3

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is reminding the public it will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints on Friday, April 3. Authorities say possible locations include: 5000 block of Louisville Road 1900 block of KY Highway 185 4300 block of Cemetery Road 9200 block of Russellville Road Deputies say studies have shown that checkpoints reduce alcohol-related collisions…