Author: WNKY Staff

Porter Pike death investigation classified as homicide following autopsy report

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A death investigation that began Friday afternoon on Porter Pike has been classified as a homicide following an autopsy report. Police were called to 263 Porter Pike Friday afternoon where they found Smajo Miropija, 49, of Bowling Green, dead inside the building, according to a release from the Bowling Green Police Department. Police, fire and emergency…

Authorities continue to search for escapee

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s day four in the hunt for Benjamin Pedigo. Pedigo was working as part of a three-man crew Sunday night at the Warren County Regional Jail when he was assisting with trash take out and took of running. Pedigo is a non-violent Class D inmate that, prior to escape, allowed him to participate in supervised work…

Suspect wanted in connection to homicide captured in Butler County

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The suspect wanted in connection to the death of Tracy Riggsbee on Sunday evening has been arrested in Butler County. Joshua Crouch was arrested on Tuesday morning and lodged in the Butler County Jail. According to the jail’s website, Crouch is being held on a murder-domestic violence charge stemming from an incident that happened on Sunday night. According…