Author: WNKY Staff

UK football player appears in court regarding filed protective order

Source: WKYT. LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – A University of Kentucky football player appeared in court Wednesday regarding a protective order filed against him two weeks ago. WKYT reports the petition against UK running back Jamarion Wilcox was filed by the victim on Aug. 20. In it, the victim describes graphic details of Wilcox getting into bed with her while she…

Bowling Green Police Department to host open house

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This month, you can find out more about what it takes to become a Bowling Green police officer. The Bowling Green Police Department is hosting an open house on Sept. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. at 911 Kentucky St. During this event, prospective law enforcement can meet current officers, tour police vehicles, see safety demonstrations…

Tractor-trailer overturns, spilling corn on Warren County road

Photo source: Warren County Sheriff’s OfficeBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A tractor-trailer overturned on Woodburn Allen Springs Road (Highway 240) on Wednesday afternoon. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says the road at the 3800 block has been reopened. The Woodburn Fire Department confirmed the truck overturned while hauling corn. The driver sustained minor injuries, according to the Woodburn Fire Department. WNKY…

Grayson County man wanted after failure to appear on child sex charges

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Grayson County man scheduled to be sentenced on multiple child sex charges is now being sought by law enforcement. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, 51-year-old William “Scott” Carter of Millwood failed to show up for his sentencing hearing. Court records state an arrest warrant has been issued for Carter. K105 reports Carter…

Bowling Green woman arrested after wreck, charged with drug possession

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is charged with leaving the scene of an accident. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded around 1 p.m. Monday to the 1300 block of College Street for a reported hit-and-run collision. Upon arrival, police say a witness stated a black SUV was traveling east on Alumni Drive…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Troopers seeking man in connection with vehicle theft, burglary charges

HARDIN, HART COUNTIES, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is searching for a man wanted on vehicle theft and burglary charges. Authorities say they are searching for 43-year-old Jerry Beeler on charges of second-degree burglary and theft by unlawful taking or disposition auto between $1,000 and $10,000. Beeler is described as 5 feet 8 inches…

Flewelling’s two-run triple lifts Bowling Green to 2-1 victory

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Nathan Flewelling collected a two-run triple in his High-A debut, propelling the Bowling Green Hot Rods (65-60, 31-30) to a 2-1 victory over the Asheville Tourists (51-72, 22-36) on Tuesday at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Asheville started the scoring in the top of the third off Hot Rods starter Trevor Harrison. Hector Salas…

UPDATE: two dead in two-vehicle collision in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, KY. – Two people have died following a wrong-way crash on Interstate 65 in Warren County. Kentucky State Police say the collision happened just before 5 p.m. Monday near the 15-mile marker on I-65 northbound. According to investigators, 80-year-old Garland Johnson of McDonough, Georgia, was driving a 1998 Cadillac El Dorado south in the northbound lanes when he…

Dog up for adoption spends nearly a year at Simpson Co. Animal Shelter

Courtesy of Michael Gregory. FRANKLIN, Ky. – Anniversaries are often something to celebrate, but for a shelter dog, reaching a year without a home is a heavy milestone. Sturgill has been at the Simpson County Animal Shelter since last October, spending nearly a year at the shelter. The shelter describes Sturgill as a friendly, smart adult male dog. Rescuers say…

Blood Assurance in need of donations needed for cancer, sickle cell patients

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Blood Assurance is asking for lifesaving donations for cancer and sickle cell patients. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month and this week is National Blood Donation Week. This month, Blood Assurance is reaching out to the community for blood and platelet donations in honor of patients whose survival depends on them….