Author: WNKY Staff

James Holzhauer breaks $2 million barrier with 27th ‘JEOPARDY!’ win

CULVER CITY, CALIF. (May 24, 2019) – James Holzhauer, a 34-year-old professional sports gambler from Las Vegas, Nev., reached another JEOPARDY! milestone today when he won his 27th game in a row and became the second person in the show’s history to earn more than $2 million in regular-season (non-tournament) play. His $74,400 victory brings his overall total to $2,065,535….

High school graduations in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- High school graduations in Warren County and Bowling Green will take place this weekend at the following places and times: Warren County Schools: -Warren Central, May 24th 6:30 P.M. (Diddle Arena) -South Warren, May 25th 9:00 A.M. (Diddle Arena) -Warren East, May 25th 12:00 P.M. (Diddle Arena) -Greenwood, May 25th 3:30 P.M. (Diddle Arena) -Lighthouse Academy, May…

Man accidentally discharges gun in Lowe’s striking himself in groin

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. Bowling Green police were called to Lowe’s at about 2 p.m. Friday after a man accidentally shot himself. The man, who police did not identify, was carrying a gun in his waistband, Bowing Green Police Officer Ronnie Ward said. “He was adjusting the firearm and it discharged striking him in the groin and leg,” Ward said. He…

Batali pleads not guilty

(NBC News) A crush of cameras engulfed celebrity chef and restaurateur Mario Batali Friday moments after he faced a judge for the first time on charges of indecent assault and battery. Batali pleaded not guilty. The charge comes after a woman accused Batali of grabbing her breast, buttocks and groin, and forcibly kissing her while they took selfies at a…

Double tragedy: suicide follows service dog death

(WFLA/NBC News) Family members say a Florida man took his own life while overcome by grief over the loss of his beloved service dog. The dog was killed last Friday when it was attacked by an alligator at Dog Leg Park in Palmetto. Sharil Dowling and other witnesses say the chocolate lab somehow got loose while outside the fence with…

Warren County Sheriff’s office looks for help solving package theft

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is looking for information on the person who stole a package left on the front porch of a home on Mt. Victor Lane Friday. The thief can be seen a surveillance video, snatching the package and walking away with it. Anyone with information about the person, is asked to call the…

DNA cracks 1986 cold case

(WESH) A man has been arrested in connection with a brutal Florida murder that happened 33 years ago. On July 14, 1986, 38-year-old Eveline Aguilar was found dead in her bedroom in Winter Park. She had been sexually assaulted and her throat severely lacerated. On Wednesday, authorities in Knoxville, Tennessee, arrested Danny Lynn Emitt and charged him with premeditated first-degree…

Man accused of stealing ATV, leading police on slow speed chase

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Sheriff’s Office was called to Slim Island Road at 9:16 p.m. Thursday about a suspicious man. When deputies arrived, the man was gone but about 45 minutes later the sheriff’s office received a call about a man with an identical description who stole an ATV, according to a release from the sheriff’s office. Deputies…

Pricey puppy heist caught on camera

(KPRC) The Houston Police Department and Crime Stoppers are asking for help in locating two people who stole $44,000 worth of puppies from a pet store. Authorities released surveillance video of the heist, where two hooded individuals can be seen breaking into the business and stealing the pups. It almost looks like this was a total set up. They knew…