Author: WNKY Staff

Washington County man found guilty in sexual abuse investigation

SPRINGFIELD, Ky. – A Washington County man has been found guilty of charges stemming from a Kentucky State Police Post 15 sexual abuse investigation. Anthony McDowell, 46, of Springfield, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being found guilty of first-degree rape and three counts of first-degree sexual abuse, authorities say. The verdict follows a Kentucky State Police…

Free basketball training scheduled at F.O. Moxley Community Center on July 1

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You can join in with the Bowling Green Police Department Tuesday night for a free community event. On July 1, free basketball training will be held at the F.O. Moxley Community Center in Bowling Green. Training will be held for fifth- through eighth-grade boys and girls. Participants can enjoy free Chick-fil-A and refreshments onsite. To join…

Officials react to Senate passage of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

WASHINGTON – Officials are reacting to Tuesday’s passing of the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Sen. Mitch McConnell released the following statement Tuesday regarding passage of the Senate version of the Reconciliation Bill: “The American people sent President Trump and Republican majorities to Washington with a clear mandate: secure the border, restore peace through strength and American energy dominance, and give…

Glasgow police conducting traffic safety checkpoints

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is conducting safety checkpoints through the end of July. According to police, the safety checkpoints will include but not be limited to Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Highway and Happy Valley Road. During the checkpoints, officers say they will be enforcing laws related to operating a motor vehicle while under the…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted on forgery charge may be in Allen Co.

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is searching for a man who may be in the Allen County area. According to KSP public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker, 32-year-old Benjamin Carter is wanted on charges of second-degree forgery, criminal possession of a forged instrument and persistent felony offender I. Carter is described as 5…

Georgia man leads Glasgow police on vehicle, foot pursuit

GLASGOW, Ky. – A man is facing charges after fleeing Glasgow police. Glasgow Police Department public information officer major Terry Flatt says an officer attempted a traffic stop Monday evening. Authorities with the Barren River Drug Task Force say the vehicle was driven by George Middlebrooks, 43, of Forsynth, Georgia, who was wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant related to…

Glasgow woman allegedly fights in front of kids, assaults officers

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow woman is charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and assaulting a police officer. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says officers responded to a welfare check complaint at a home on Cedar Street on Monday. Flatt says officers located children and Susan Rippy, 31, of Glasgow. Officers say Rippy was…

4 Things You Need to Know – July 1, 2025

  Here are four important things to make the most of your Tuesday, July 1, 2025: 1. Memory Café at SOKY Center What: The Warren County Public Library is hosting ‘Memory Café,’ a social hour for individuals living with memory loss, dementia, and other neurodegenerative conditions, as well as their care partners and friends. When: Today at 11:00 AM. Where:…

Pet of the Day: Meet Mia

Sponsored by Morgantown Bank and Trust For your Pet of the Day, Morgantown Bank and Trust would like you to meet Mia! Mia is described as a total love bug and super playful. She would absolutely adore a home where she can run and play to her heart’s content! And here’s even better news: Mia’s adoption is sponsored, which means…