Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green man arrested after report of catalytic converter theft

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges after police say he attempted to steal a catalytic converter. Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area around Hunters Crossing and Elrod Road around 2:54 a.m. Wednesday for a reported attempt of a catalytic converter theft. Authorities said the caller had seen a man under a vehicle on…

Section of U.S. 31-W to close for BGMU project

(Source: BGMU)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green Municipal Utility project is temporarily closing a section of U.S. 31-W Bypass. According to BGMU, the road is closed between U.S. 231 Broadway Avenue and East 15th Ave. starting this morning at 6 a.m. and will reopen Friday, Sept. 23, depending on weather. BGMU warns that drivers may need to use alleyways…

Officials warn of water-covered roadways in Barren County

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – After Tuesday’s flash flood warning, Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management is warning to seek alternate routes for several roads. Emergency management says the following roads are covered in water as of the evening of Tuesday, Sept. 6: Siloam Road Longhunters at Tanglewood Happy Valley Road in the area of Glasgow Tire North Race Street at Cherry Street…

WKU Soccer Duo Earns C-USA Weekly Honors

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Two members of the WKU Soccer team have earned weekly honors from Conference USA, as announced by the league on Tuesday. Alexis Bach has been named C-USA Goalkeeper of the Week while Aspen Seaich was tabbed Defensive Player of the Week for the conference. Seaich scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 win against Kentucky on Thursday,…

Veteran’s Suicide Awareness

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – This week is National Suicide Prevention in America. All over the country events are held to bring awareness and train individuals in spotting warning signs and first aid. A group who is at high risk in particular are those who have returned from serving our country and first responders. At the Veterans Club in Louisville, free community…

Adult Book Store in Hart County closed after 3-year investigation

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – The Hart County Sheriff’s Office says the Adult Book Store off Flint Ridge Road is permanently closed after a three-year long investigation revealed illegal activity. The sheriff’s office and members of the Greater Hardin County Drug Task Force began conducting checks into illegal activity at the bookstore, formerly known as the Jent Factory Outlet Mall, in…

Glasgow Police Department patrolling traffic safety checkpoints

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the City of Glasgow through Sept. 31. The checkpoints will include but not be limited to Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Highway and Happy Valley Road. During the safety checkpoints, officers will enforce laws related to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of…

Central City PD: Man charged with DUI after driving with children in car

CENTRAL CITY, Ky. – Central City Police say a vehicle nearly hit an officer head on. The officer saw the vehicle leave the road and go airborne from a ditch on Saturday afternoon, according to authorities. The officer was attempting a traffic stop when the incident occurred. Jefferey Rose was driving the vehicle while two children were inside, according to…

Fatal collision leads to death of Grayson County man

CANEYVILLE, Ky. – A man from Grayson County has died following an accident involving three vehicles. The Kentucky State Police investigated a three-vehicle collision on the Western Kentucky Parkway near Caneyville on Monday around 12:10 p.m. KSP stated a 2016 Ford F350 driven by 59-year-old Jeffery Hammonds of Jackson, Tennessee was traveling west on the Western Kentucky Parkway near Caneyville…