Author: WNKY Staff

Man charged after alleged hit-and-run in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is behind bars after an alleged hit-and-run in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, on Saturday at 12:35 a.m., the Bowling Green Police Department responded to Que Pasa Tacos regarding a reported hit-and-run. Authorities say a caller stated the driver of a black Honda appeared to have fallen asleep and struck the back…

Warren County Sheriff’s Office seeks information in criminal mischief investigation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information from the public. WCSO needs assistance identifying a suspect in a possible criminal mischief investigation on Clark Circle. The suspect is a black male. He is seen wearing a white hoodie, a white mask and a black brimless cap (pictured above). Information can be shared by calling 270-842-1622…

Kentucky State Police searching for Knox County teen missing since April

KNOX COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is searching for a missing Knox County teen. KSP says 17-year-old Caleigh Hollin has been missing since April 1. She was last seen getting into a gold truck wearing dark, ripped jeans, white and black Nike Dunks, and a gray hoodie. Hollin is 5’5″ and has blue eyes and green hair. Hollin…

Warren County Sheriff’s Office announces next traffic safety checkpoint date

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a Traffic Safety Checkpoint on June 12 from 8 pm to 11:30 pm. WCSO says the possible locations are: 3000 Cemetery Road 6000 Glasgow Road 8000 Block Smiths Grove Scottsville Road 2100 Block Plum Springs Road The checkpoints are endorsed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and…

Bowling Green man charged with attempted fetal homicide

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Warren County man is charged with attempted fetal homicide in Barren County. According to the Kentucky State Police, a Glasgow woman contacted them Monday morning, saying her boyfriend had replaced her prescription medication with an unknown medication. The woman told police that she was pregnant and was concerned for the safety of her unborn child. The…

1 ejected, 1 extracted in single-vehicle crash in Christian County

Photo source: Hopkinsville Fire EMSHOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Hopkinsville Fire/EMS personnel responded to a single-vehicle accident Monday afternoon. According to a social media post, HFD responded to the accident at the 4 mile-marker of I-169 (Pennyrile Parkway). Officials say a vehicle hydroplaned and flipped multiple times. HFD says one occupant was extracted from the vehicle and another was ejected. Both victims…

1 dead, 8 others sustain serious injuries in Hopkins County crash

HANSON, Ky. – The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash. According to a release, HCSO responded to a head-on collision Sunday afternoon near 5575 Stagecoach Road (HWY 1069) in Hanson. HCSO says Deborah Townsell was driving south on Stagecoach Road and entered the northbound lane, colliding head-on with a vehicle driven by Christopher Cook. Lucian Townsell, a…

Youth camp enrollment continues at Aviation Heritage Park

Photo source: Aviation Heritage ParkBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Enrollment for a one-day youth camp at Aviation Heritage Park (AHP) continues. AHP says openings for the Rocket Camp Orion, a STEM program featuring hands-on experience in the engineering, science and aeronautics fields, are still available. The camp is designed for students in grades 3 through 6. Campers will learn the principles…

Graves County man accused of strangling baseball umpire

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. – A Graves County man is accused of strangling a baseball umpire. According to a social media post, the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office responded to a possible assault of an umpire at the Lone Oak Baseball and Softball Fields on May 21 at approximately 9 pm. Deputies say the suspect fled the scene before they arrived. The…

Former transportation cabinet employee allegedly steals nearly $90,000

MAYFIELD, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a Tennessee man for felony theft in Kentucky. According to KSP, detectives began investigating thefts at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Licensing Regional Office in Mayfield after receiving information from the KYTC Office of Inspector General. Police say that Hunter Simmons, a former Administrative Section Supervisor for the Mayfield and Paducah Driver…