Author: WNKY Staff

State voter registration increases in June

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Voter registration increased last month, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. SOS Michael Adams says 11,440 new voters registered in Kentucky, the biggest monthly jump since August 2024. “Amidst the summer doldrums, voter registration is hot,” Adams said. Net registration rose by 6,770, with 4,670 voters removed: 3,576 who were deceased, 542 who moved out of…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 Traffic Impact Report for July 10 Through July 17

The District 3 area serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Todd, and Warren Counties

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (July 10, 2026) – The expected traffic impacts in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area for July 10 through July 17 are listed below. All work is subject to change. Interstate 165 A project to completely restore and preserve the I-165 bridges over the Green River (mile point 32.6) in Butler County continues. Motorists have switched…

Tennessee man charged with drug trafficking in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Tennessee man is facing drug trafficking-related charges in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, on Thursday night, the Bowling Green Police Department saw a vehicle with no headlights or taillights on while traveling near Morgantown Road. Authorities say the vehicle then almost ran off of the road. Due to active severe weather and the…

This week’s Concerts in the Park rescheduled for Sept. 4 due to rain

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Concerts in the Park on Friday, July 10 has been rescheduled to Sept. 4 due to anticipated weather conditions. According to the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, this week’s Flora Templeton Stuart’s Concerts in the Park may be delayed to another day, however, Tailgate has been confirmed to perform for the rain date. Organizers say the…

1 dead after reportedly being struck by UTV in Clay County

MANCHESTER, Ky. – A pedestrian has died after reportedly being struck by a UTV in Clay County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were notified of a UTV versus pedestrian collision Thursday on Robinson Creek Road in Manchester. Authorities say a preliminary investigation revealed a UTV operated by 34-year-old Skyler L. Robinson of Manchester was traveling east on Robinson…

Man arrested after allegedly fleeing traffic stop in Hopkinsville

HOPKINSVIL LE, Ky. (WKDZ) – One man is behind bars after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop in Hopkinsville Thursday afternoon, according to a report by WKDZ. The report states Hopkinsville police say they tried to stop a vehicle driven by 28-year-old Gideon Stoltzfus on East 18th Street, however, the vehicle fled. WKDZ states Stoltz traveled down several city streets…

Allen County mother charged with criminal child abuse

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – An Allen County mother is behind bars after authorities say a home was found to be in a hazardous condition. According to a uniform citation, authorities responded Wednesday to search a Scottsville residence based on reported drug-related activity, where they found two adults and a child. The two adults were identified as 42-year-old Tracy Jones and…

Bowling Green Outlasts Hub City in 10-8 Slugfest

Hot Rods Media Release

Spartanburg, South Carolina – Ryan McCoy went 3-for-5 with a home run, while the Bowling Green Hot Rods (58-25, 11-7) bullpen allowed one earned run over 5.0 innings in a 10-8 victory over the Hub City Spartanburgers (39-45, 5-13) on Thursday at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The Hot Rods started the scoring in the top of the…

Fire crews battle suspected arson fire in Cave City

Credit: Cave City Fire DepartmentCave City, Ky.- According to a Facebook post from the Cave City Fire Department, units were dispatched at 5:42 pm to a reported structure fire at 302 Grinstead Mill Road. The post states that information was provided to 911 dispatch by the caller, who claimed a domestic dispute took place between them and the homeowner’s former…