Author: WNKY Staff

Man arrested on DUI charge in Cave City

CAVE CITY, Ky. – Cave City police arrested a man on DUI charges Friday after responding to a wreck. According to Cave City Police Department, on June 3, two Cave City police officers responded to Wilson Road in reference to a possible wreck with injuries. Upon arrival, police identified Johnathan Jones. Jones stated he was on a motorcycle, and two…

Glasgow Police Department conducting safety checkpoints

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in Glasgow city limits through June 30. The safety checkpoints will include Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Hwy. and Happy Valley Road. During the safety checkpoints, officers will enforce laws related to driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, licensing…

Further details released on officer-involved Marshall County shooting

BENTON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is continuing to investigate the officer-involved shooting that took place on Monday, May 16 around 2:10 p.m. in Marshall County. According to police, a preliminary investigation found that just after 1 p.m., the Marshall County Special Response Team arrested Gary Rowland, 30, from Murray in Benton for outstanding arrest…

UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old found safe

(Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Mathiea “Bella” Matthews has been found safe, according to police. Original Story BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office stated it is searching for a missing juvenile. The sheriff’s office is seeking information about the whereabouts of Mathiea “Bella” Meredith, 16, of Bowling Green. Meredith is five feet four inches…

Local residents start fundraiser for beloved little league umpire

(Source: Bowling Green East Little League)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man known as both a friend and longtime umpire to Bowling Green East Little League is getting support from the community after a health diagnosis. The little league team shared a message on their Facebook page, explaining that Will Ross was recently diagnosed with small cell carcinoma, an aggressive type…

Race downtown leads to crash, damaged sheriff’s cruiser

(Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Vehicles at Warren County Sheriff’s Office were damaged after reports of cars racing nearby Friday night. According to police, reports were received of cars racing on College Street, which led to numerous parked cars being struck at the sheriff’s office. Two damaged vehicles belonged to WCSO employees while another damaged car was…

BGPD commemorates 78th anniversary of Battle of Normandy, honors World War II veterans

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Our Bowling Green community was in the presence of some very special men today. The Bowling Green Police Department hosted four World War II veterans Friday to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Normandy. The ceremony highlighted the veterans’ service to not only the country, but our community. Most importantly, the ceremony recognized the…