Author: WNKY Staff

Uptown Motel demolished after owner pleads guilty to drug trafficking

Source: Scottsville Police Department. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville motel whose owner was at the center of a drug arrest began demolition Tuesday morning, police say. The demolition of the Uptown Motel was a decision that was finalized in early February. RELATED: Uptown Motel in Scottsville to be shut down in 60 days Photo source: Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force….

Bernardi named WKU Offensive Line Coach

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU SPORTS) – WKU Football Head Coach Tyson Helton announced the hiring of Joe Bernardi as the program’s Offensive Line Coach on Tuesday. Bernardi makes the move to Bowling Green after stops at Troy and Auburn the last two seasons. He served as Troy’s Offensive Line Coach during the 2023 season and as an Offensive Analyst for…

Lady Dragons’ Lopez Inks College Plans

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Over at Warren Central High School, Lady Dragons soccer star Monika Lopez signed her letter of intent to continue her athletic career at Midway University. Lopez led her team this season with 24 goals, and now will continue playing in the fall, joining the Eagles’ squad. After inking her collegiate plans, Lopez shared how she hopes…

‘Several’ dead after small plane crash near Nashville area

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Several people have died after a single-engine airplane crashed Monday evening in Tennessee. Metropolitan Nashville police say the plane crashed off of the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 and just past the Charlotte Pike exit. Several people on board the airplane have died, police say. Police are still learning where the plane originated from.  

Statewide tornado drill to take place Wednesday

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A statewide tornado drill is scheduled for Wednesday, March 6, emergency officials say. Warren County Emergency Management says the drill will take place at 9:07 a.m. Central Standard Time that day. The Community Outdoor Warnings Sirens are expected to sound during this time. There will not be a test in Warren County on Friday. Warren EMA…

Man charged with theft, drug possession in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is facing charges related to theft and illegal drug possession, authorities say. In a uniform citation, the Glasgow Police Department says it responded to Rural King on Sunday. Deputies say they identified Dusty Smith, 29, as a suspect on video taking items from the store without paying. Later, deputies say they saw Smith walking…

Trader Joe’s soup dumplings recalled for possible plastic contamination

Source: USDA. (CNN) – Trader Joe’s has recalled more than 61,000 pounds of its chicken soup dumplings because of possible plastic contamination. The manufacturer says it received complaints that people found hard plastic from a permanent marker inside the food. The United States Department of Agriculture is urging people to throw away or return the item. The agency hasn’t received…

Tops take on The Peoples Championship as spring continues

ST. SIMON’S ISLAND, Ga. (WKU SPORTS) — The spring season for the WKU men’s golf team continues this week as they travel to St. Simon’s Island, Georgia to compete in The Peoples Championship, hosted by Western Carolina. This comes after the red and white took home a runner-up finish at the Bentwater Intercollegiate in Texas. Tournament Information Thursday, 18 holes,…

Cave City police looking for person in connection with ongoing investigation

Source: Cave City Police Department. CAVE CITY, Ky. – Cave City police are looking for a person in connection with an ongoing investigation. Police say the individual may have information relating to the case. If you recognize this person or have any relevant information, please contact police at 270-773-2441 or 270-651-5151. Police say any tips provided can remain confidential.