Author: WNKY Staff

Hopkinsville police make arrests in alleged burglary case

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Two men are charged with burglary in Hopkinsville. According to a uniform citation, 21-year-old Deonquez Jordan-Ray of Hopkinsville and 20-year-old Jabaree Hinton of Clarksville, Tennessee were arrested on April 24. Police say on March 2, both subjects “unlawfully” entered or remained in a residence “with the intent to commit a crime.” During this time, authorities say Jordan-Ray…

Owensboro police searching for missing 16-year-old girl

Source: Owensboro Police Department. OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Owensboro Police Department is asking for help to locate a missing 16-year-old. Police say 16-year-old Arienonna Thompson has been missing from Owensboro since April 24. Thompson is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall and 125 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. If you have information on the whereabouts of Thompson,…

Boyce community outdoor warning siren out of service

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Boyce community outdoor warning siren is reportedly out of service following overnight storms in Kentucky. According to a social media post by Warren County Emergency Management, the siren was damaged by the storms Monday night. Emergency officials say there were no activations county wide, however, the Boyce unit sounded at 2 and 4 a.m. Technicians…

Hart County emergency officials report nearly a dozen trees down

Source: Andre Barbour. HART COUNTY, Ky. – Following overnight storms in Kentucky, Hart County emergency officials say they received reports of multiple downed trees. According to Hart County Emergency Management Director Tony Keithley at 6:50 a.m., approximately a dozen trees were blown down or had fallen in the area Monday night. Keithley said local fire department and rescue squad crews…

WKU Board of Regents approves $350 million “Elevate WKU” student housing partnership

WKU Board of Regents approves public-private partnership transaction for $350 million “Elevate WKU” student housing partnership BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A major residence project at Western Kentucky University is moving forward. According to a release, the WKU Board of Regents approved a public-private $350 million residential partnership with Gilbane Development Company and its affiliates for the operation, management, and improvement…

City of Bowling Green reports sinkhole collapse

Photo source: City of Bowling GreenBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green Public Works is responding to a sinkhole collapse. Director Andy Souza says a reported sinkhole at the intersection of Kiwanis Drive and Shawnee Way collapsed Tuesday. Souza says a water line is damaged. Kiwanis Drive will be closed until further notice as crews make repairs. Shawnee…

2 dead, 2 transported for treatment after crash in Marion County

LEBANON, Ky. – Two people are dead following a two-vehicle crash in Marion County early Monday morning. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were requested to respond to a two-vehicle injury collision just before 5 a.m. EDT Monday on U.S. 68 (Danville Highway) in Marion County. Authorities say a preliminary investigation revealed 43-year-old Mahalia Brown of Magnolia, Mississippi was…

2 arrested after alleged plan to smuggle drugs into Caldwell Co. Jail

Source: WPKY. CALDWELL COUNTY, Ky. (WPKY) – Two people are behind bars after an alleged plan to smuggle drugs into the Caldwell County Jail. That’s according to a report by WPKY, which states police “uncovered a plan to use a work-release inmate as a courier to smuggle drugs.” According to WPKY, Assistant Princeton Police Chief Shane Allison stated 39-year-old Dusti…

Victim identified as Kentucky woman in Clarksville homicide investigation

CLARKSVILLE, TENN. – Authorities have released the name of the victim in a reported stabbing in Clarksville, Tennessee. According to a social media post by the Clarksville Police Department, officers responded to a residence at 9:25 p.m. Sunday on Stillwood Drive following a report of a stabbing. Authorities say upon arrival, officers located 22-year-old Samarah Smith of Murray, Kentucky with…

Woman dies after motorcycle wreck in Bath County

OWINGSVILLE, Ky. – A 60-year-old woman is dead following a motorcycle wreck in Bath County. According to the Kentucky State Police, on Sunday, dispatch contacted KSP around 11 a.m. requesting assistance regarding a fatal collision on Interstate 64 near mile marker 119. Authorities say a preliminary investigation indicates 60-year-old Barbara Smith of Mount Sterling, Kentucky was operating a Harley Davidson…