Author: WNKY Staff

State prepares for winter weather

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentuckians must prepare now for more rounds of winter storms from Sunday night through Thursday night, with the heaviest snow most likely Monday during the afternoon rush hour. The greatest potential for significant snow accumulations includes much of Central Kentucky, with some areas projected to receive up to eight inches of snow….

Man shot in Walmart parking lot dies

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A man shot by law enforcement Thursday night in the Russellville Walmart parking lot died Friday at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Brian D. Ellis, 44, of Hopkinsville, died as a result of gunshot wounds sustained in this incident, according Kentucky State Police. Kentucky State Police were called Thursday night to investigate an officer-involved shooting at the Russellville…

Transportation cabinet prepares for winter storm

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 snow & ice operations team has ordered anti-icing operations to begin Sunday morning in preparation of a possible winter weather system moving through the area beginning Sunday night. Trucks will be putting down brine on major routes and motorists are asked to give the anti-icing vehicles plenty of space. Brine is a…

Man charged with murder in Tuesday shooting

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man found shot inside his car Tuesday night has died and another man is charged with murder. Diego Pedro was shot in the face while inside his vehicle at the intersection of West 15th Avenue and Butler Way. He died Wednesday night in a Nashville hospital. Christian Castillo, 28, of Bowling Green, is charged with…