Author: WNKY Staff

Man crashes semi, fatally struck by vehicle on I-64

GRAYSON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a pedestrian death in Carter County. KSP Post 14 says it received a call from Carter County 911 early Friday morning regarding a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 64 eastbound lanes near the 150 mile-marker. KSP’s investigation shows that 33-year-old Anwarulhaq Safi was driving a semi-truck when it…

KCIA looks to expand access to medical cannabis cards statewide

BOWLING GREEN, Ky – In April and May, the Kentucky Cannabis Industry Association (KCIA) will help guide qualified residents in the process of receiving a Medical Cannabis Card. Most processes offer $25 for medical appointments for qualified individuals. A series of these drives will be held throughout Kentucky during April and May 2026. The drives will help the residents feel…

Lee Brice to perform at SKyPAC

Photo source: Lee Brice Facebook PageBOWLING GREEN, Ky – A prominent country artist is coming to Bowling Green. The SKYPAC will host country music artist Lee Brice on Thursday, June 4, as a part of his Sunriser Tour. Tickets will go on sale this Wednesday, April 15 at 10 am. They can be purchased online, by calling or in person…

Escaped inmates allegedly carjack vehicle, flee police through 4 KY counties

Credit: WKDZCROFTON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a carjacking incident in Crofton. According to KSP Post 2, a possible carjacking and assault happened at the Family Dollar/Dollar Tree located at 230 S. Madisonville St. on Sunday. Christian County Dispatch told KSP that the incident may have involved two escaped inmates from the Christian County Detention Center. The…

Tennessee man charged with fleeing police on motorcycle in Logan County

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. –  A Tennessee man is behind bars after an alleged motorcycle pursuit in Logan County. According to a uniform citation, on Sunday, the Logan County Sheriff’s Department observed a motorcycle traveling westbound on U.S. 68 East at Mud River Road at a high rate of speed. Authorities say they paced the motorcycle going more than 100 miles per…

UPDATE: Barren County road reopens following clean up of fatal crash scene

UPDATE (11:55 am) – The roadway is clear and has reopened. —- GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management says a road will be down to one lane following a crash on Friday. According to a social media post, Happy Valley Road between Dripping Springs Road and Flint Knob Road will be reduced to one lane as crews work to…

Bowling Green man charged with wanton endangerment

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is charged with wanton endangerment in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Sunday to a complaint of a subject with weapon at a residence on South Lee Drive. Authorities say a victim stated when got out of her vehicle at her home, a male living across the…

Burn ban issued for City of Bowling Green, Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Judge Executive Doug Gorman issued a burn ban for Warren County on Monday. According to a social media post, Gorman issued a No Outside Burn Order due to excessive dryness, a lack of measurable precipitation, and current fire-hazard conditions. The order is effective immediately for Warren County and the City of Bowling Green. The order…

Bowling Green man accused of messaging decoy account that posed as teen

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is accused of sending messages to a decoy Facebook account that posed as a teen girl. According to a uniform citation, a detective with the Allen County Sheriff’s Department was sent messages on a decoy social media account on April 6. Authorities say 29-year-old Dustin Scruggs of Bowling Green messaged the account and…