Author: WNKY Staff

Simpson County roadway project begins, traffic impacts expected

SIMPSON COUNTY – A Simpson County roadway project is set to begin. According to a social media post, Simpson County Public Works will begin work on a culvert replacement on Hack Brown Road starting April 7. Simpson County Public Works Director Bobby Groves says a 1/2 mil of culvert will be installed from the Northwest intersection of Reeder School Road…

Edmonson County High School receives $5,000 grant for engineering, electrical construction classes

Photo source: Edmonson County High SchoolBROWNSVILLE, Ky. – Edmonson County High School received a grant on April 2. According to a social media post, ECHS is receiving a $5,000 for the CTE Career Development initiative for the current academic year. ECHS says the competitive grant program is in partnership with TN STEM Innovation Network. Battelle Education manages the network. 339…

UPDATE: Man allegedly shoots pregnant woman, mother and unborn child die

UPDATE (4/7/26) – Authorities an unborn child and mother have died after a shooting Monday in Glasgow, and one man is charged with murder. Police say the adult female victim was identified as 22-year-old. Ava Woodcock. Law enforcement responded to a reported shooting off of Cleveland Avenue in Glasgow. According to major Terry Flatt, public information officer with the Glasgow…

Fire Crews respond to structure fire on Brandy Circle

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — According to Elyse Jonker, public information officer for the Bowling Green Fire Department, several units were dispatched Monday evening to a reported structure fire in the 700 block of Brandy Circle. Upon arrival, crews found a home with visible flames and immediately began working to bring the fire under control. Fire officials say a search of…

Man indicted on charge of procuring or promoting use of a minor

PIKEVILLE, Ky. – One man has been indicted on a charge of procuring or promoting the use of a minor. According to a uniform citation, 36-year-old Zachary Hill of Pikeville stopped by the judicial center to pay a fine on April 1. The Pike County Sheriff’s Department was contacted regarding a sealed indictment warrant for Hill. Hill was arrested and…

Pulaski County woman sentenced for armed drug trafficking

LONDON, Ky. – A Pulaski County woman was sentenced Thursday to 60 months for drug trafficking and gun possession. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, a plea agreement states 41-year-old Vicki Allred of Science Hill possessed over 50 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it. Officials say during a search warrant execution at Allred’s home and a…

Bowling Green man charged after reported food thefts from Meijer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is behind bars after reported food thefts from a local Meijer. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department received multiple “mark down” theft reports by an employee of the meat and seafood department in Meijer. Authorities say between Jan. 31 and March 15, a total loss of $4,863.81 was…

Man wanted on bench warrant arrested in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges after being apprehended on a bench warrant. According to a uniform citation, 28-year-old Amisi Ababelle of Bowling Green was arrested on a bench warrant on Sunday. The warrant related to failing to appear regarding a case from May 2025, authorities say. On May 7, 2025, police say Ababelle…

Kentucky Mesonet at WKU launches new website, expanded features

Kentucky Mesonet at WKU relocated to Ephram White ParkBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A state weather monitoring network launched a new website on Monday. According to a release, Kentucky Mesonet’s website, www.kymesonet.org, has received its “largest overhaul” in almost ten years. The site features new maps, graphs and interactive features. Users can access real-time data, webcams and forecasts in 80 counties…

Hart County receives $20 million for new wastewater pretreatment facility, according to release

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – Hart County is receiving a multi-million-dollar state appropriation. According to a release from The Marzetti Company, a $20 million state appropriation is being awarded to the Hart County Fiscal Court for the construction of a new wastewater pretreatment facility in Horse Cave. The company says the investment secures ongoing manufacturing operations, local jobs and economic growth…