Author: WNKY Staff

Domestic disturbance leads to arrest Saturday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Saturday, March 5, around 12:09 p.m., the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call of a shooting on Murphy Road. According to a social media post by the WCSO, the investigation revealed that a domestic disturbance had occurred and the victim had been physically assaulted. During the altercation, the victim shot the perpetrator in…

Fatal car accident in Barren County Saturday

PARK CITY, Ky. – On Saturday, March 5, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Kentucky State Police were requested by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a single vehicle injury collision in Barren County. Troopers responded to the scene near the area of 1442 Stovall Road. According to a release, preliminary investigation indicated that Kenzi B. Riggs, 20, of Bonnieville, Ky.,…

Locals celebrate Bosnian Independence Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — On Sunday, the Bosnian American Association celebrated 30 years of independence at La Gala. It was the first time in city and organization history that the occasion was celebrated in Bowling Green. The event focused on highlighting Bosnia’s history while looking ahead to its future. Several speakers spoke on a panel, including a United Nations representative…

Fatal crash in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Friday, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle accident near 12774 Cemetery Road, according to a social media post by the WCSO. The post states that contact was made with a male operator and female passenger, and both were responsive during initial investigation. The operator laying on the ground said he believed…

Leitchfield Animal Shelter near overcapacity

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – According to a recent post on Leitchfield Animal Shelter’s Facebook, they are right at overcapacity. The animal control calls are never-ending according to the shelter.  In addition, the shelter says some of these pets that are up for fostering have endured animal cruelty. The post makes a direct plea to owners, saying if their dog is at…

WKU Board of Regents approve naming Alumni Center

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – According to a twitter update by Western Kentucky University, a new name was approved today for the Alumni Center. The Eva and Jim Martens Alumni Center is now named after supporters who have donated more than $5 million to the center and WKU Athletics. The #WKU Board of Regents approved naming the Eva and Jim Martens…