Author: WNKY Staff

Beshear signs two bills expanding mental health access

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear signed two bills to help residents of Kentucky, including first-responders, receive access to mental health services. The governor first signed House Bill 127, which expands access to assisted outpatient treatment. A release by the governor’s office stated this form of mental health treatment is a partnership between the courts, the health care…

One dead following crash at Mammoth Cave Road intersection

CAVE CITY, Ky. – Melanie Carroll, 25, of Goshen has been identified and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to KSP. Authorities stated Carroll was driving a 2001 Volvo westbound on Mammoth Cave Road when she failed to see a vehicle that was stopped in traffic in front of her, waiting to turn. Carroll swerved left into the eastbound…

Update: Lanes closed near Broadway Avenue due to repair

(Source: BGMU)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. –BGMU stated in a social media post that Broadway Avenue is now open. The two northbound lanes of U.S. 31-W Bypass between E. 14th Avenue and Broadway Avenue remain closed. BGMU stated they hope to have them reopened by tonight. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Municipal Utilities says the right lane of Broadway Avenue is…

Attorney of Barren County judge-executive, magistrates releases statement

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The following is a statement released by Aaron D. Smith on behalf of his clients, Barren County Judge-Executive Micheal Hale and the magistrates of the Barren County Fiscal Court: “The lawsuit has no merit. We intend to vigorously defend Judge-Executive Hale and the magistrates of the fiscal court and look forward to being heard by the…

Man charged with DUI after horse and buggy crash

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges after authorities say he struck a horse and buggy from behind. On Tuesday, June 21 around 7:08 a.m. the Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 6500 block of Morgantown Road in reference to a vehicle vs horse and buggy accident. Authorities stated that a 2019 Toyota Tacoma driven by Daniel…