Author: WNKY Staff

Law enforcement searching for Christian County teen missing since Feb. 10

Photo source Hopkinsville Police DepartmentHOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Hopkinsville Police Department is searching for a missing teen. HPD says 17-year-old Cecil Fernandez was last seen walking away from the Christian County Justice Center on Feb. 10. Fernandez is 6 feet tall, 160 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance, police say he was wearing…

Bowling Green/Warren County metro area among top rankings in Site Selection’s 2025 Governor’s Cup

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating after the Bowling Green/Warren County metro area ranked among the top three U.S. metro areas for total project announcement in Site Selection magazine’s 2025 Governor’s Cup. According to a release by the chamber on Tuesday, the area has 16 qualifying announcement and placed sixth in projects-per-capita. This…

WKU’s Dance Big Red breaks record once again, raising over $141,000 for Norton Children’s Hospital

Source: Norton Children’s Hospital. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Thanks to Western Kentucky University students and the community, local kids will have even more access to quality care. According to Norton Children’s Hospital, more than 750 students raised over $141,000 through Dance Big Red, an annual student-led dance marathon benefiting Norton Children’s. The marathon took place over the weekend at Raymond B….

Bowling Green police introduce automated call system for non-emergency line

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is sharing an update regarding its non-emergency line. On a recent episode of the city’s podcast, TalkBG, the department stated an automated call system is being introduced for its non-emergency line. Police say despite this, every 911 call will always be answered by a live call taker. However, non-emergency calls, such…

1 charged after alligators found in Kentucky basement

Source: Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement. MOUNT WASHINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is sharing one call that presented an unusual situation. According to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement, on Feb. 11, the Mount Washington Police Department contacted a fish and wildlife warden regarding a report of an individual potentially possessing an alligator. Authorities say they responded…

Man charged with DUI following crash in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is behind bars after allegedly driving while intoxicated during a crash in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded just after 12:30 a.m. Tuesday for an injury collision on Glasgow Road. Authorities say upon arrival, they observed a Ford Focus with severe front end damage and missing its…

2 arrested after reported shooting leaves 1 dead in Daviess County

KNOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Two men are behind bars after a reported shooting claimed a life in Daviess County. According to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, 19-year-old Ayden Farrow of La Grange has been arrested on charges of first-degree hindering prosecution or apprehension and tampering with physical evidence. In addition, deputies say an arrest warrant was ordered for a second suspect,…

Isaiah 117 House in need of donations

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Isaiah 117 House Resource Center is looking for donations as they reset their house for upcoming families. Requested donation items include white full and twin sized bed sheets, sippy cups with straws, and candy to restock their dispensers. The most urgent request is a mini crib for their smallest red door guest. Isaiah 117 House provides…

LifeWorks to host Open House on Saturday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – LifeWorks of Bowling Green is hosting an upcoming Open House on Saturday, March 14. Visitors can meet their team and learn more about how LifeWorks for Autism supports individuals with autism and their families in the south-central Kentucky Community. According to their website, LifeWorks is committed to building a community where autistic young adults build confidence,…

Lt. Gov. Coleman releases new report on Women’s Health in Kentucky

Source: Envato/By by IrinaG1504.FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Monday, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, along with the Kentucky Commission of Women and officials from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, released a report on the status of women’s health in Kentucky. “As we celebrate Women’s History Month, there is no better time to assess the status of women’s health in Kentucky,”…