Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green crews continue work on large sinkhole

Source: City of Bowling Green.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Crews continue to work on a large sinkhole that has impacted part of Cambridge Drive in Bowling Green. Last Monday, Cambridge Drive at Grinstead Way closed due to the reported sinkhole. The city says the project will take at least another month as crews make repairs and ensure the area is safe….

Fundraiser gathering donations for Glasgow shooting victim’s family

GLASGOW, Ky. – Following the loss of a woman and her unborn child, a local family is picking up the pieces. A shooting Monday in Glasgow left 22-year-old Ava Woodcock with life-threatening injuries, which authorities say led to her death and that of her unborn child. According to the Glasgow Police Department, the shooting occurred off of Cleveland Avenue. Since…

UPDATE: Road in Barren County reopens following road project

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A portion of Dripping Springs Road in Barren County has reopened after cross tile replacement, officials say. According to a social media post by Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management, Dripping Springs Road between Happy Valley Road and Carden Road closed Wednesday morning. Emergency officials say the project was near the Oakwind Road area. News 40 will provide…

Community Outdoor Warning Sirens to be tested in Warren County on Friday

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Community Outdoor Warning Sirens in Warren County are scheduled to be tested this Friday, April 10. According to a social media post by Warren County Emergency Management, the test will take place at noon. This is a reminder to residents that this is only a test and does not indicate severe weather.  

3 new Publix locations announced for Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Three new Publix Super Market locations are coming to Kentucky. Each location will feature a 54,964 square-foot Publix Super Market and an adjacent Publix Liquors, a release stated Wednesday. The stores are expected to create job opportunities for around 150 employees each. According to the release, the following locations are expected to open across three cities:…

Wanted Wednesday: Woman wanted on drug charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is searching for 33-year-old Octavia Latrese. Authorities say Latrese is wanted on charges of second-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense, drug paraphernalia – buy/possess and theft by unlawful taking or disposition shoplifting. Latrese is described as 5 feet 4 inches and 157 pounds with black…

Units respond to house fire in Morgantown

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Units responded to a house fire in Morgantown on Tuesday. According to Dustin Embry, chief of the Morgantown Fire Department, units arrived and located a single-family residence fully engulfed in fire at 428 Love Brooklyn Road. Embry says crews had to do an outside attack to battle the fire due to the flames. No injuries were reported….

WKU PD seeks information in vehicle theft investigation

Photo source: Western Kentucky University Police DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Western Kentucky University Police Department is seeking information on a vehicle theft. According to a social media post, WKU PD is searching for three individuals in relation to a vehicle theft investigation (individuals pictured above). If you have information, contact WKU PD by calling 270-745-2548.

WKU Earns 20th Win At Home With 5-1 Victory Over Lipscomb

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Softball earned its 20th win at home on Tuesday with a 5-1 victory over Lipscomb. The Hilltoppers (28-8 overall, 11-4 CUSA) earned five runs on eight hits while Erica Houge and Rylan Smith combined for seven strikeouts and did not allow a Bison (9-29 overall) earned run. WKU 5, LIPSCOMB 1 HOW IT HAPPENED Houge…