Author: WNKY Staff

Animal cruelty report leads to dog fighting ring, police say

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville man is charged with dog fighting violations following an investigation. According to a uniform citation, the Louisville Metro Police Department received a call Tuesday regarding someone dropping a dog off in an alley in Louisville. Authorities say the dog appeared to be injured. Police say on scene, they observed a Pitbull with multiple bite wounds….

1 dead after commercial vehicle crash in Barren County

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One person is dead after a reported collision in Barren County Friday morning. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a call just after 5 a.m. to respond to a fatal collision at the intersection of Happy Valley Road and Flint Knob Road. Authorities say a preliminary investigation found a vehicle driven by 41-year-old Timothy…

Units respond to structure fire in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Units are reportedly on scene of a structure fire on New Salem Road in Glasgow. According to detective Adam Bow, public information officer for the Barren County Sheriff’s Office, the fire is active on New Salem Road near exit 15 of the Louie B. Nunn Parkway. Details are limited at this time. Bow stated he is not…

Man arrested after stolen vehicle located in Bowling Green

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges after authorities say a stolen vehicle was spotted in Bowling Green. According to a social media post by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, on Thursday around 1:24 p.m., deputies responded to Lovers Lane and Briarwood Elementary School for a report of a stolen vehicle out of South Carolina. Authorities say…

Early offense leads Bootleggers to 10-5 win over Rome Emperors

Bowling Green, Kentucky – The Bowling Green Bootleggers (4-2) posted season-highs in runs (10), hits (10) and extra-base hits (4), defeating the Rome Emperors (3-3) 10-5 at Bowling Green Ballpark on Thursday. The Bootleggers plated four runs to start the scoring in the bottom of the second. Connor Hujsak crushed a solo home run to right-field off Emperors starter Cedric…

Lady Toppers Claim Senior Day Win Over Middle Tennessee

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis closed the regular season with a 4-2 Senior Day win over Middle Tennessee on Thursday at the Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park. After recognizing seniors Carolina Chiatti and Elizabeth Sobieski prior to the match, the Lady Toppers (11-13 overall, 2-2 Conference USA) won the doubles point with victories from the duos of…

Ohio County inmate apprehended following escape

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. – A Kentucky inmate is back behind bars after reportedly escaping in Ohio County on Thursday. According to a social media post by the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, around 2:34 p.m., inmates were being escorted to the Ohio County Detention Center from the Ohio County Circuit Court when Isaiah Myles escaped. Authorities say Myles “slipped his ankle…

WKU police investigate alleged bicycle, scooter thefts

Source: WKU Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University police are investigating several alleged thefts. According to WKU police, two individuals were involved in the theft of two bicycles and one electric scooter on Thursday. Details are limited at this time. If you have information, contact WKU police at 270-745-2548.

WKU police investigating catalytic converter theft on campus

Source: WKU Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Western Kentucky University Police Department is investigating a reported catalytic converter theft on campus. According to police, an SUV pictured above was involved in the theft. Authorities say the incident occurred in the Parking and Transportation lot around 12:48 a.m. on Tuesday. Those who have information on this case can contact…