Author: WNKY Staff

Amid misinformation, BGPD, WCSO, local leaders release messages about Emmett Till protests

Source: Bowling Green Police Department/FacebookBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has released a message clarifying information surrounding Carolyn Bryant Donham and the death of Emmett Till. After some messages shared to social media included false information, BGPD chief of police Michael Delaney, along with Warren County Sheriff’s Office sheriff Brett Hightower and Bowling Green chapter of the…

LIVING WELL- Over The Counter Overdose Drug

A nasal spray used to treat opioid overdoses could be available over the counter by early next year, according to the drug-maker. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more on why some believe this could be a gamechanger in the fight against deaths due to overdose.

Juvenile charged with terroristic threatening in Glasgow after social media threat investigation

GLASGOW, Ky. – One juvenile is facing charges after police say the juvenile made a threat against Glasgow schools. On Saturday, the Glasgow Police Department received information about the threat made on social media. Detectives learned that a juvenile posted a threat to Snapchat toward students at Glasgow schools, police say. After an investigation, officers located the juvenile they say…

UPDATE: Name released in fatal Warren County vehicle crash

ROCKFIELD, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the victim in a fatal crash Friday. Curtis Ashby, 30, of Logan County was pronounced dead following this morning’s wreck. Around 4:02 a.m. on Dec. 9, Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded for an injury collision on the 5000 block of Browning Road. The driver notified 911…

BGFD responds to fire at Sugar Maple Square shopping center

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple units from the Bowling Green Fire Department responded to a fire at Sugar Maple Square last night. Around 9:59 p.m. Thursday, the Bowling Green Fire Department received several calls about a structure fire at Sugar Maple Square on Highway 185. Battalion 1, Truck 1, Rescue 1, Engine 2, Truck 4, Engine 4, Engine 5, Engine…

FBI Louisville issues statement regarding online threat to local high schools

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – FBI Louisville has shared the following statement concerning a potential threat made online to several local schools: “FBI Louisville is aware of threats posted online aimed towards several Kentucky high schools. While we have no indication the threats are credible, we are taking them seriously and are actively working with local authorities to identify those responsible….

Bell County woman charged with child porn offenses

MIDDLESBORO, Ky. – A Kentucky woman is behind bars after police say she shared images of child porn online. Kentucky State Police arrested Madison G. Mason, 19, Friday as a result of an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children Investigation. Police say they learned she was sharing images of children under 12 in sexual situations online. KSP says they seized equipment…

WCSO: 1 dead in Warren County vehicle crash

ROCKFIELD, Ky. – One person is dead following an early morning vehicle collision Friday. Around 4:02 a.m. on Dec. 9, Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded for an injury collision on the 5000 block of Browning Road. The driver notified 911 of the collision and said they had shoulder and chest pain, police say. Fire officials and EMS arrived on…

WHAT’S HAPPENING SOKY – Toys for Tots

For today’s What’s Happening SoKY, we met with Janel Doyle! She spoke to us about Toys for Tots in Southern Kentucky. This Toys for Tots program is ran by the Franklin R. Sousley, Marine Corps League, in Bowling Green, Kentucky.  This program serves Warren, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe,  Monroe, Simpson, Adair, Taylor, Allen and Letcher Counties in Southern…