Author: WNKY Staff

Two arrested on human trafficking charges in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say two people are facing human trafficking charges after forcing a woman to engage in sex acts with men. On Thursday, Aug. 11, the Bowling Green Police Department was notified of a disturbance at the Ramada Inn on Scottsville Road. BGPD stated officers arrived and spoke with Portier Govan, who told police a…

KSP conducting murder investigation in Logan County

LEWISBURG, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a death in Logan County. On Thursday, Aug. 11 shortly before 11 p.m., the Logan County Sheriff’s Office requested KSP Post 3 to conduct a death investigation in the Lewisburg area after responding to Deer Lick Road and finding a man dead near his residence. KSP troopers and detectives responded to the…

Edmonton students to hold lemonade stand fundraiser, toy drive for flood victims

EDMONTON, Ky. – Elementary school students from Metcalfe County will be selling lemonade and treats Friday, Aug. 12 to assist our neighbors in eastern Kentucky. Torrie Osbon, director of communications for Metcalfe County Schools, stated the girls pictured above, with the help of friends, raised $300 with their first summer lemonade stand last month for the Metcalfe County Animal Shelter….

Beshear provides update on flood response; death toll reaches 39

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky.- On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on ongoing efforts in eastern Kentucky following devastating flooding. According to a release by Beshear’s office, the governor said that the state is now moving from the emergency phase to the stabilization phase. “I see our response to this flooding in three phases: emergency, stabilization and rebuilding,” said Beshear. “This…

New roundabout opens near Westen Street

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The new roundabout near Westen Street and Rockingham Avenue is complete. The City of Bowling Green stated all barriers have been removed, just in time for the new school year.

Marshalls to open store in Glasgow

(Source: Marshalls)GLASGOW, Ky. – Marshalls will open a location at Barren River Plaza on Aug. 25. According to a release by the company, the store will offer a selection of merchandise in the categories of women, men, juniors, kids, shoes, accessories, home, pet, beauty and more. “Our newest store in Glasgow will offer an ever-changing selection of high-quality, on-trend and…