Author: WNKY Staff

Deputies: Man with scanner, light bar and police type cage divider in car is charged with receiving stolen radar

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – While a Warren County Sheriff’s deputy was investigating a separate incident Wednesday, the deputy gained information about a stolen radar. Joseph Earl Nearn, 27, of Scottsville, is accused of having the radar in his possession before trading it to someone who sold it to a Christian County constable, according to his Wednesday arrest citation. The radar…

Man accused of assault on kitchen worker at Fern Terrace

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A resident at Fern Terrace Lodge was charged Wednesday with second-degree assault after a kitchen worker told Bowling Green police the man assaulted her. The woman said she was preparing dinner in the kitchen when Derrick West, 36, came up to her from behind and struck her on the head, according to his arrest citation. West…

Daughter saves mother’s life for the second time

PADUCAH, Ky. (WPSD) — Could you depend on your child to save your life? A local mother is alive because of the help she got from her daughter, who is only 4 years old. Asia Brewer has been diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, otherwise known as P.O.T.S. When she changes her posture, her heart rate and blood pressure go up, causing…

Mammoth Cave celebrates Black History Month

Mammoth Cave, KY – Mammoth Cave National Park will present ranger-led talks, guided walks, and special videos clips focusing on the legacy of African American history at Mammoth Cave in honor of Black History Month. African Americans have greatly contributed to the tourism, exploration, mapping and development of Mammoth Cave throughout its over 200-year history. As some of the first…

Couple accused of trafficking meth

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – While police were attempting to locate someone, their Tuesday search took them to the Country Hearth Inn where they encountered Crystal Beard and her husband Donald in room 221. When police arrived, Crystal Beard opened the door and immediately closed it. Police could hear the sound of glass being moved around, according to her arrest citation….

Report shows economic clout of Kentucky bourbon

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A new report says Kentucky bourbon is flexing more economic clout as it matures, leading a distilling industry that contributes $8.6 billion annually to the state’s economy. The study released Wednesday shows the distilling industry’s economic output increased 60 percent in the past decade in Kentucky, where most of the world’s bourbon is made. It says…