Author: WNKY Staff

State police investigate officer-involved shooting in Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police were called Thursday night to investigate an officer-involved shooting at the Russellville Walmart. The initial investigation indicates that the Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of 120 Sam Walton Drive in Russellville in an attempt to locate Brian D. Ellis, 44,  of Hopkinsville who had active felony warrants on attempted murder, according to a release from KSP….

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 Urge Motorists to Use Caution if Driving Overnight as Slick Travel is Expected

The District 3 area serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Todd and Warren Counties

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -– Motorists traveling in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area are urged to use caution and expect slick spots to develop overnight. District 3 crews worked overnight Wednesday into early evening today salting and clearing roads. Most roads throughout the District are just wet heading into nightfall. The colder temperatures during the overnight hours with lack…

Bowling Green man dies in single-vehicle wreck

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man died Wednesday afternoon in a single-vehicle wreck on Smallhouse Road. Joe B. Lowe, 84,  was stopped at the light for Cave Mill Road in the left turn lane when witnesses told police he abruptly accelerated continuing on Smallhouse Road where he struck a tree and a culvert in the 3100 block causing…

Winter weather causes outages for Warren RECC members

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. —  A system of sleet and freezing rain beginning to move through the area Wednesday night caused outages affecting Warren RECC members primarily in the northern section of the Warren RECC service territory. As of 8 am Thursday morning, Warren RECC has approximately 691 members without power. We will continue to provide updates as the storm event…

Living Well – COVID & Cavities

For months now, we’ve told stories of the importance of staying on track with your trips to the doctor, even during the pandemic. But it’s not just doctor visits we’re talking about; it’s also trips to the dentist. As today’s Living Well details, many Americans have been skipping out on their check-ups.

Med Center Health Vaccine Clinic Weather Advisory

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Med Center Health Vaccine Clinic for those individuals receiving a second dose of Moderna vaccine will be open on Thursday, February 11 from 9:30a to 4p PROVIDED the inclement weather has passed and the roads are safe to travel. Please watch the Med Center Health website and Med Center Health social media for any updates…

District 3 Mobilizing State Forces to Combat Incoming Winter Weather Overnight

The District 3 area serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Todd and Warren Counties

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Feb. 10, 2021) – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 3 is mobilizing state forces in every county in the District to combat the incoming winter weather event expected in the area overnight. Crews from each county will be reporting in at various times this evening and will begin treating state roads as necessary. The District 3 snow…