Author: WNKY Staff

Section of U.S. 31-W temporarily closed in downtown Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The City of Franklin is temporarily closing a section of U.S. 31-W in downtown Franklin in Simpson County. As of Monday morning, the road section is closed from Kentucky Avenue to Madison Street for maintenance on brick crosswalks. The road is expected to reopen Thursday, Oct. 6. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says drivers should seek alternate routes…

2 indicted in Logan County shooting death

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Two individuals arrested in relation to a murder investigation in Logan County have been indicted in the Logan Circuit Court. Maleek Goodson, 24, of Clarksville has been indicted on charges of murder, first-degree robbery, tampering with physical evidence and first-degree persistent felony offender. Elizabeth Ford, 37, of Clarksville faces multiple charges, including murder by complicity, tampering…

Bypass closure returns through Oct. 7

Source: City of Bowling GreenBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A closure impacting a section of U.S. 31-W Bypass is returning today though Friday. All lanes of U.S. 31-W Bypass will be closed from Broadway to East 10th Ave. The project is due to BGMU replacing aged infrastructure. Beginning next week, all lanes from East 10th Ave. to Collett Aveenue will be…

Lawsuit against Barren County officials involving seizure of horses dismissed

(Credit: Pixabay)BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – More information is now available on a dropped case at the Barren Circuit Court. Court documents show Judge John T. Alexander dismissed a case of wrongdoing toward 12 people involved in the seizure of a group of horses two years ago. The lawsuit was filed by Greg and Brittany Turner of BG Stables. It named…

LIVING WELL- ALS Drug

In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Spring Hill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more on when the treatment for the neurodegenerative disease will be available, and the reaction to its approval.

PET OF THE DAY – Pike

Today’s Pet of the Day is Pike. She is quiet and calm and love her head scratches. She may take a moment to gains trust but once she does she’ll love you. Be sure to adopt Pike from the BG/Warren County Humane Society.

UPDATE: Vehicle in murder investigation found in Nashville

Police are currently searching for the victim’s father, Damien Bowden. (Source: WCSO)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says a vehicle belonging to a murdered woman in Bowling Green has been located in Nashville. The Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for Damian Renard Bowden in connection with the murder of his daughter, Daquanna Bowden. WCSO…

BGPD announces loss of Chaplain Bill Wade

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department announced the death of Chaplain William Joe Wade (Bill) today. He was 64 years old. BGPD says Wade served both the City of Bowling Green and the police department for the past three years. Wade assisted many department and community members with coping during the tornado response. In addition, he contributed…