Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: Grayson County Sheriff’s Office says wanted man turned himself in

February 17, 2026

WNKY Staff,

UPDATE ( Feb. 17): The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office says Finn turned himself in and is now lodged at the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office. Finn’s charges include a Class C felony, two Class D felonies and a Class A misdemeanor. —- CANEYVILLE, Ky. – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect in an assault investigation. GCSO says…

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Tractor-trailer catches fire following collision, closes Bluegrass Parkway for several hours

February 17, 2026

WNKY Staff,

Photo source Kentucky State PoliceELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A collision in Hardin County closed the Bluegrass Parkway for several hours. According to a release, the Kentucky State Police responded to a two-vehicle collision Monday evening on the Bluegrass Parkway near the 7-mile marker. KSP’s preliminary investigation indicated that two tractor-trailers were traveling eastbound. The first tractor-trailer, driven by 41-year-old Manual Ostos…

Hilltoppers split season-opening series with BYU

February 16, 2026

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball closed out its four-game opening weekend series hosting BYU with a 12-8 loss on Monday afternoon at Nick Denes Field. With the loss, the Hilltoppers post a 2-2 series split with the Cougars. HOW IT HAPPENED Left-hander Rodney Whaley got the start on the mound and pitched a no-hit inning in the first BYU…

Fire units respond to Smiths Grove barn fire

February 16, 2026

WNKY Staff,

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – Fire units are responding to a barn fire in Smiths Grove Monday evening, according to Warren County Fire Department System Chief Bill Rector. The report came in just before 6 pm. The barn is active on Beckham Road. According to scanner traffic, the barn is fully engulfed. WNKY News 40 is heading to the scene and…

Barren County Schools recognizing Teachers of the Year

February 16, 2026

WNKY Staff,

GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County Schools is recognizing their Teachers of the Year for the 2025-2026 academic year. According to a release, the recognition honors teachers who set high expectations, build meaningful relationships with students, and go the extra mile to ensure every learner feels supported and challenged. “When you walk into the classrooms of these teachers, you can see…

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1 dead in fatal I65 crash in Hardin County

February 16, 2026

WNKY Staff,

Photo source Kentucky State PoliceHARDIN COUNTY – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal collision in Hardin County. According to a release, KSP Post 4 responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision at the 103-mile marker on Interstate 65 northbound near Lebanon Junction, Monday morning. KSP says a previous crash near the 106-mile marker slowed traffic. According to…

3 adults, 1 juvenile charged with stealing from Bowling Green sporting goods store

February 16, 2026

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Four people are charged following a theft from a local sporting goods store. The Bowling Green Police Department says four people stole clothing from a sporting goods store in Bowling on Feb. 12, according to a release. BGPD says officers sent the vehicle’s tag information to state law enforcement agencies, including the Kentucky State Police. According…

WKU selects 2 local students for top competitive academic scholarship

February 16, 2026

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two local students have been selected as 2026-2027 WKU Cherry Presidential Scholarship recipients. The Cherry Presidential Scholarship is the university’s most prestigious academic award, valued at $16,000 annually and worth $64,000 over four years. According to WKU’s website, students with a minimum 3.8 unweighted high school GPA and a minimum composite 30 ACT (1360 SAT) qualify….

UPDATE: BGPD arrests 1 in connection with University Boulevard shooting

February 16, 2026

WNKY Staff,

UPDATE (2.16.26 | 1:30 pm): The Bowling Green Police Department announced the arrest of 20-year-old Christopher Meza Ramirez, of Bowling Green, in connection with a shooting on University Boulevard early Sunday morning. Meza Ramirez is charged with first-degree assault and was lodged at the Warren County Regional Jail on a $100,000 cash bond. BGPD says it is investigating additional suspects….

3 dead in fatal Leslie County house fire

February 16, 2026

WNKY Staff,

HYDEN, Ky. – Three people are dead after a house fire in Leslie County. According to a release, the Kentucky State Police responded to a structure fire along Highway 421 in Hyden Friday evening. Fire departments arrived at the scene and successfully extinguished the house fire. A search of the home was conducted and the bodies of Lisa Marcum, 56;…