Author: WNKY Staff

Harmful algal bloom confirmed on Carpenters Lake near Owensboro

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Health officials are warning that a public health advisory has been issued for Carpenters Lake near Owensboro. According to a release Monday by Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, recent samples have confirmed the presence of a harmful algal bloom in the area. HABs occur when there are excess nutrients (phosphorus and nitrogen), sunny conditions, warm temperatures and…

Bowling Green man charged with fleeing police, leaving scene of accident

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is behind bars after allegedly leaving the scene of a wreck over the weekend. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to multiple calls reporting a truck had hit a vehicle in the 1200 block of Kentucky Street on Saturday. While responding, police say a caller stated they…

Troopers respond for vehicle vs. tractor-trailer collision in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is working a reported collision on Interstate 65 northbound. On Monday morning, trooper Katan Parker, public affairs officer for KSP Post 3, confirmed a Ford F-150 and tractor-trailer were involved in a collision at the 36-mile marker northbound. Parker says no injuries have been reported at this time. News 40 will have…

Firefighters respond to Glasgow structure fire

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Fire Department responded to a structure fire over the weekend. On Saturday, a release by the department says Glasgow firefighters responded to 205 American Avenue for a fire alarm activation at 3A Composites USA Inc. Upon arrival, fire officials say employees at the business assisted with gaining entry using the back gate on the property….

Man located in grocery store parking lot charged with drug possession

GLASGOW, Ky. – A man is facing drug charges in Glasgow. Glasgow Police Department Major Terry Flatt says officers responded to a suspicious person complaint at the Save-A-Lot parking lot on Sunday. When officers arrived, they located James E. Birge, 47, who allegedly possessed suspected methamphetamine and a glass pipe inside a small tin box. Birge was arrested and charged…

Hilltoppers use strong fourth quarter to down Nevada 31-16

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter to beat Nevada 31-16 on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium. The Hilltoppers collected touchdowns from running backs George Hart III and La’Vell Wright to take the lead in the final frame, and Matthew Henry put the finishing touches on the victory with a 48-yard kickoff return for a…

United States Postal Service sets 2025 holiday mailing dates

(CNN) – The U.S. Postal Service has announced its 2025 holiday season mailing dates. For customers in the lower 48 states, cards and gifts should be sent by Dec. 17 for ground advantage and first class mail. For priority mail, it’s Dec. 18. For priority mail express, it’s Dec. 20. You can find more on the recommended shipping and mailing…

Shot fired suspect arrested after incident near WKU campus

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An arrest has been made following a shot fired incident near Western Kentucky University early Friday morning. The Western Kentucky University Police Department has confirmed 24-year-old Zachariah Ditmore of Bowling Green has been arrested in connection with the incident that occurred off of College Street. Ditmore is charged with nine counts of first-degree wanton endangerment –…

Updated list of burn bans for the week of Sept. 19

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Several burn bans remain in place as of Friday, Sept. 19. Dry conditions persist in multiple areas throughout Kentucky, raising the risk of wildfires. Officials say burn bans normally prohibit the following: Burning of forest, grass, crops, woodlands, marshes or other similar areas. Burning leaves or debris. Campfires, bonfires and warming fires. Open pit cooking and…

Units respond to combine fire in Butler County

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple agencies responded Friday afternoon to a reported combine fire in Butler County. According to a social media post by the Fourth District Fire Department, the agency was alerted about the combine fire off of the 200 block of Daugherty Road just before 1:50 p.m. Morgantown, Fifth District and Fourth District units responded to the scene….