Author: WNKY Staff

Identity released of motorcyclist flown for treatment after I-24 crash

by News Edge Newsroom

Source: WKDZ. OAK GROVE, Ky. – The identity of a motorcyclist flown for treatment following a crash Monday afternoon has been released, according to a report by WDKZ. WKDZ states the crash occurred on Interstate 24 in Oak Grove, causing a motorcyclist to be flown to a Nashville hospital. According to WKDZ, the Kentucky State Police says that at 4:11…

Horse dies after buggy attempts to cross floodwaters in Grayson County

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A horse is dead after a buggy was caught in floodwaters. According to K105, the Leitchfield Fire Department (LFD) and Grayson County Emergency Management responded to the 8600 block of Brandenburg Road Monday evening for a water rescue. A horse and buggy attempted to cross a flooded parking lot at the Eveleigh boat ramp and were caught…

Bowling Green man charged in child sexual exploitation investigation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — A Bowling Green man is behind bars after Kentucky State Police say the suspect was sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. According to a release from Kentucky State Police, the arrest happened as a result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. KSP’s Electronic Crime Branch searched a residence in Bowling Green on…

Wrongful death lawsuit filed after fatal Glasgow crash, separate trial date set

By JAMES BROWN Glasgow News 1, Staff Report by Glasgow News 1

Family members of Emily Corbin, 18, William T. Moore, 17, and Charley L. Fancher, 14, are pictured in the Barren County Circuit Court room during a hearing for Asa R. Howard. Howard is charged in their deaths that happened in a car crash in October 2025. James Brown/Glasgow News 1.GLASGOW, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – The trial date for 19-year-old…

KYTC begins road resurfacing project in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A road resurfacing project in Warren County is underway. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, crews will work between 8 pm and 6 am nightly on the project on KY 884 (Three Springs Road). KYTC says crews will mill and resurface the road from Fieldstone Avenue to U.S. 231 (Scottsville Road). The project is expected to…

Multiple Medical Center locations recognized for heart attack, stroke care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several Med Center Health locations across Kentucky are being recognized for heart attack and stroke care. According to releases by Med Center Health on Monday, The Medical Centers at Albany, Caverna, Franklin, Russellville and Scottsville have received awards by The American Heart Association for both types of care. Med Center Health says its rural hospitals received…

Traffic pattern change coming to KY 242 at US 31-W intersection in Warren County

Source: Canva. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A traffic pattern change is coming to the KY 242 (Richpond Road) approach to U.S. 31-W (Nashville Road) in southern Warren County. Crews are expected to implement the changes Tuesday morning, transportation officials say. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the current left-turn lane from KY 242 to U.S. 31-W on the east side of…

Hudson, Gatorade award grant to Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local standout athlete is giving back to the community. McLaine Hudson, a Bowling Green native and 2026 Gatorade Kentucky Softball Player of the Year, and Gatorade are awarding a $1,000 grant to Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky. Gatorade awards all Player of the Year recipients a $1,000 grant to the non-profit of their choice. “We’re…

Operation Safe Driver Week focuses on commercial vehicle safety

Closeup of parked car on a city street side with new winter rubber tires. Source: Envato/by by bilanol. HENDERSON , Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division is joining in for a national effort to improve road safety. According to the agency, Operation Safe Driver Week will last from July 12-18. During this time, law enforcement and…

Bowling Green police to hold training at Lost River Elementary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is part of multi-agency training taking place this week at Lost River Elementary. According to the agency, the public may notice emergency service vehicles on the property, with first responders going into and out of the school. This is only part of the training, authorities say. News 40 will provide additional…