Author: WNKY Staff

Local hospital sees patients for over 100 fall-related injuries since winter storm

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Though many roads are now clear, some ice continues to create slick, and at times hazardous, conditions in Bowling Green. One local hospital is sharing that the impact has been noticeable, with multiple patients reporting fall-related injuries. According to Emily McGuffey, registered nurse and director of the emergency department and trauma center at The Medical Center…

Man charged with fleeing police, resisting arrest in Morgantown

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – One man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing law enforcement in Morgantown. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police observed a vehicle speeding northbound Wednesday on Interstate 165 at 97 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone. Authorities say a KSP trooper slowed a cruiser down to 40 mph, and the driver of the…

Four Things You Need to Know: February 05, 2026

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Man sentenced in WKU student’s death

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man has been sentenced in the death of Ayanna Morgan, a 21-year-old Western Kentucky University student. Morgan died July 24, 2023 after a reported struggle occurred at The Muse apartment complex the night prior, according to authorities. The Bowling Green Police Department confirmed upon arrival that night, officers located Morgan with a gunshot wound. She…

The SKYPAC announces dates for 2026 Concerts in the Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — It might still be cold, but one summer tradition is on the horizon. The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center has announced the 2026 dates for Concerts in the Park, Bowling Green’s beloved free summer music series. Each concert date falls on a Friday night at Circus Square Park, spanning from June through August, including the following:…

Scammers targeting Allen County residents following winter storm

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is warning county residents about a scam. ACSO says it is receiving phone calls about scammers who are claiming to be businesses and contractors offering services. The scammers tell residents that FEMA will pay for the services. ACSO asks residents to call the Allen County Judge-Executive’s Office at 270-237-3631 to find out…

Grayson County man accused of shooting at son’s vehicle

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. (K105) – A Grayson County man is facing charges after allegedly shooting at his son’s vehicle several times. According to K105, the incident happened Sunday afternoon in the Wax community when 59-year-old John S. Caddell of Wax reportedly shot at his adult son multiple times as his son tried to leave in a truck. K105 reports the…

Bowling Green man allegedly found slumped over steering wheel, facing drug charges in Livingston County

BURNA, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing drug charges in Livingston County. According to a release, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office responded to U.S. Highway 60 East in Burna to reports of a man slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle Monday. At the scene, LCSO deputies made contact with 36-year-old Brian Bender, of Bowling Green. Bender…

Multiple agencies respond to commercial building fire in Edmonson County

Source: Warren County Fire Department System. EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple agencies worked together to fight a reported structure fire in Edmonson County on Tuesday. The Warren County Fire Department System says just before 3 p.m., Edmonson County requested mutual aid assistance from Smiths Grove for a reported commercial building fire. The department says units responded with Chalybeate and Brownsville agencies…