Author: WNKY Staff

Todd County woman charged after allegedly providing alcohol to minors, at least 2 hospitalized

August 2, 2026

WNKY Staff,

ELKTON, Ky. – A woman employed by Todd County Public Schools was arrested Saturday after allegedly providing alcohol to minors, according to WEKT Radio. WEKT reports that the Todd County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40-year-old Renee’ Danielle Glass, of Elkton, after she admitted to providing the juveniles vodka Friday evening. At least two of the minors were hospitalized, according to WEKT….

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1 dead after vehicle runs red light in Nashville, police identify driver as Bowling Green man

August 2, 2026

WNKY Staff,

Photo source: Metropolitan Nashville Police DepartmentNASHVILLE, Tenn. – A Bowling Green man has been identified as the driver in a fatal collision in downtown Nashville. According to a media release, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) responded to an injury collision on 4th Avenue at Broadway on Saturday. MNPD’s preliminary investigation indicates that 87-year-old Thomas Cahill, of Bowling Green, was…

Hart County Animal Shelter named ‘Best of Kentucky’ in Pets & Animals category

July 31, 2026

WNKY Staff,

Photo source: Hart County Animal ShelterHART COUNTY, Ky. – The Hart County Animal Shelter has been named a “Best of Kentucky” award winner in the 2026 Best of Kentucky Pets & Animals category. That’s according to the Hart County Chamber of Commerce on Friday. The chamber says Best of Kentucky is a yearly recognition of the best products and services…

Grandmother arrested in Allen County child death investigation

July 31, 2026

WNKY Staff,

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The grandmother of an Allen County child that was found dead earlier this week has been charged in connection with an ongoing investigation into his death. According to an update by the Allen County-Scottsville Criminal Investigation Unit Friday, 51-year-old Tina Price of Scottsville has been taken into custody. She is the third arrest in the case and…

Pulaski County man arrested after meth found in graham cracker box

July 31, 2026

WNKY Staff,

Source: Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. – A Pulaski County man is behind bars after authorities say they found methamphetamine in what appeared to be a graham cracker box. According to Sheriff Bobby Jones with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested 41-year-old Joshua Denney of Bronston on charges of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, 2 grams…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 releases weekly traffic impact report

Release: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3

July 31, 2026

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (July 31, 2026) – The expected traffic impacts in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area for July 31 through Aug. 7 are listed below. All work is subject to change. Interstate 165 A project to completely restore and preserve the I-165 bridges over the Green River (mile point 32.6) in Butler County continues. Motorists have switched…

Over a dozen animals seized from house where child was found dead in Allen County

July 31, 2026

WNKY Staff,

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County- Scottsville Criminal Investigation Unit says over a dozen animals have been seized from the same home where a child was found dead earlier this week. According to police, on Friday morning, Allen County Animal Control responded to the home on Cottage Drive. A total of three dogs, 12 cats and a possum were removed…

Medical Center EMS receives $310,000 to strengthen Community Paramedic Program

July 31, 2026

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Medical Center EMS has received $310,070 from the Kentucky Department of Health to strengthen its Community Paramedic Program and expand access to at-home healthcare services throughout the region. According to a release by Med Center Health on Friday, the funding was from Kentucky’s Rural Health Transformation Plan. The grant will enhance Medical Center EMS’s ability to improve…

Allen County woman arrested on drug charges

July 31, 2026

WNKY Staff,

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – An Allen County woman is behind bars on drug charges. According to the Kentucky State Police on Friday, troopers received information resulting in the arrest of 33-year-old Johnna Blankenship of Scottsville. Authorities say a preliminary investigation led to a search warrant for Blankenship’s residence, resulting in multiple charges. Blankenship faces charges of first-degree possession of a controlled…

London man charged with 5 counts of rape

July 30, 2026

WNKY Staff,

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office charged 20-year-old Cameron Botkins of London with 5 counts of first-degree rape Thursday. Investigators say Botkins allegedly engaged in sexual relations with a 13-year-old female victim. Botkins was lodged at the Laurel County Correctional Center on unrelated charges when the charges were filed. The investigation is ongoing.