Author: Micah Henson

Glasgow man charged after alleged kidnapping, assault

GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) – A Glasgow man is facing multiple charges after police say he allegedly assaulted two women and took a juvenile from a residence Thursday night. Officers with the Glasgow Police Department responded Feb. 19 to a home on Lexington Drive for a reported disturbance. According to a release to News 40, a preliminary investigation determined Troy Lawson…

Kentucky coroners push for salary reform through House Bill 138

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WNKY) – County coroners across Kentucky are urging lawmakers to advance House Bill 138, a measure that would create a standardized salary schedule for coroners based on county population and years of service. Supporters say coroners were excluded from a 1998 law that established salary structures for other constitutional county offices, including sheriffs, county clerks and judge executives….

Middle schoolers to share ideas for future of learning at GRREC showcase

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Middle school students from across the region will present their ideas for improving schools and learning during a showcase Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the Green River Regional Educational Cooperative Event Center. The event is part of the Carnegie Future of Schools Institute, a partnership between the Green River Regional Educational Cooperative and the Center for…

Hosparus Health to host fifth annual Senior Resource Summit in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Hosparus Health will host its fifth annual Senior Resource Summit on March 17 to connect older adults and caregivers with local support services and information about aging, serious illness and future planning. The free event will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. CT at the The Med Center-WKU Health Sciences Complex at 700 E….

Norton Children’s virtually gathers community input for new pediatric campus

JEFFERSONTOWN, Ky. – Norton Children’s is asking families to help shape the future of pediatric care as plans move forward for a new 150-acre campus and second children’s hospital in Jeffersontown. During a virtual community listening session Tuesday night, leaders with the not-for-profit health system shared early concepts for the campus and invited feedback before final designs are completed. Russ…

Franklin commission moves to hire outside attorneys for employee investigation

FRANKLIN, Ky. (WNKY) – The Franklin City Commission unanimously voted Tuesday to begin the process of hiring an outside law firm to investigate the actions of a city employee. The decision came during a special called meeting at the Franklin Police Department, where commissioners first entered executive session under Kentucky’s personnel statute before returning to open session for a vote….

Suspended deputy and sheriff candidate Mark Heyungs holds meet and greet 

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Warren County sheriff candidate Mark Heyungs met with voters Saturday afternoon at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, outlining his campaign platform just days after termination hearing proceedings that could end his employment with the sheriff’s office. Heyungs, a suspended deputy and former sergeant, spoke to supporters from 2 to 4 p.m., emphasizing his law enforcement and…

UPDATE: BGPD locate missing teen

UPDATE (Feb. 15, 2025): The Bowling Green Police Department located Alayjah Riggsbee Sunday safely. —- BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old. Alayjah Riggsbee was last seen in the 100 block of Webb Drive. She was wearing black leggings, a long-sleeve red Nike shirt and white Crocs at the time…

Feel Good Friday: Meet Magnolia and heart condition that changed her first days of life

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Meet Magnolia Ford-Conway. She is three years old. She loves Play-Doh, stickers and dance class. She proudly shows off the faint line down her chest and calls it her “battle scar.” “That was my battle scar,” Magnolia said. What she doesn’t remember is that before she ever learned to talk, doctors were racing to save…

Termination hearing held for Warren County deputy running for sheriff begins

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The first day of a termination hearing Wednesday for Warren County Deputy Mark Heyungs, who is currently running for Warren County Sheriff, centered on allegations of policy violations, supervisory failures and constitutional concerns raised by his own agency. Heyungs, a former sergeant who had been demoted back to patrol before his suspension, was suspended without…