Author: WNKY Staff

Man arrested on sexual abuse charges

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – A man was arrested Monday after a follow-up on an investigation in Warren County. On April 11 around 2:00 a.m., deputies with Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 100-block of Indian Creek Road in an attempt to locate Travis L. Johnson, 30, of Brownsville to follow-up on an investigation of a physical domestic that had possibly…

Two arrested on drug trafficking charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man and woman from Bowling Green were arrested after a search warrant execution on Saturday. On April 9 around 7:40 p.m., Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at the 3900 block on Chalybeate School Road after receiving intel of possible drug trafficking, according to a release by the sheriff’s office. Law Enforcement made…

$1,000 Mint Julep Charity Program honors Kentucky-France connection

Churchill Downs and Woodford Reserve unveiled the cups for the annual $1,000 Mint Julep Charity Program. The Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Charity Program is one of the Kentucky Derby’s most distinctive annual traditions. This year honors the connections between Kentucky and France. A total of 148 cups, honoring Derby 148, will be available for purchase. The handmade cups feature…

Gov. Beshear, KSP recognize dispatchers for essential law enforcement roles

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police are recognizing dispatchers for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Each year, the second week of April is set aside to acknowledge those serving as telecommunicators across the country. “Seldom seen by the citizens they serve, telecommunicators perform critical roles in delivering public safety services while calming those who…

Planned power outage to take place Tuesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A planned power outage is taking place Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Bent Tree Subdivision. The outage will be due to restoration work. BGMU said crews will work as quickly and safely as possible to decrease the length of the disruption. If you have questions or concerns, please contact BGMU at 270-782-4302.

Road project begins in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A pavement maintenance project on I-165 in Warren County began Sunday, April 10. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said Motorists can expect lane closures on I-165 from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night from U.S. 231 Scottsville Road to near the I-65 interchange. Crews will be working on pavement crack sealing in this section of I-165…