Author: WNKY Staff

Couple sues Bowling Green attorney following 2018 assault charge

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Simpson County couple filed suit Monday against Bowling Green attorney Travis Lock following a 2018 misdemeanor assault charge. Simpson Circuit Court Clerk records show Lock was charged in November 2018 with an assault on Troy Neal Tims in the presence of  Tims’ wife, Connie Tims. Tims told law enforcement officials that he saw someone trespassing on…

NAACP celebrates 100th year with annual gala

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The local chapter of the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People is celebrating 100 years this year. On Saturday night, the group held their annual Freedom Fund Gala. The night included dinner, awards, scholarship announcements and dancing. The group’s mission since it’s creation has been to fight for equality, justice, and fairness for all…

Masked people assaulted two other people in front of Capitol Arts Center early Sunday morning

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – People wearing Halloween costumes assaulted one male and one female in front of the Capitol Arts Center early Sunday morning. Bowling Green police were called to the scene at 12:54 a.m. and upon arrival found a victim with substantial facial injuries, police department spokesman Officer Ronnie Ward said. Police have not released the name of the…

Barren County Middle School teacher charged with rape

GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County Middle School teacher William Gardner was charged Saturday with sex crimes involving a 13-year-old student, according to his arrest citation. Gardner is charged with second-degree rape, first-degree sex abuse and tampering with physical evidence, according to online Barren County Detention Center records. During an interview with Barren County Sheriff’s deputies, Gardner admitted to engaging in…