Author: WNKY Staff

Glasgow mayoral candidate arrested on assault charge

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Glasgow mayoral candidate is facing an assault charge in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, on Wednesday, Sept. 16, Bowling Green police responded to a reported disturbance off of East Main Avenue. Police say the caller stated they had been riding in the back of a vehicle when an argument occurred regarding a phone….

UPDATE: Tennessee murder suspect captured after months-long manhunt

UPDATE (Sept. 17 6 p.m.) – The Picket County, Tennessee, Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation announced the capture of 38-year-old Jessee Wayne Phillips after a months-long manhunt. Phillips is charged with second-degree murder after a May 2026 shooting incident in Pickett County. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, on May 27, 2026, Pickett County Sheriff’s deputies responded…

Owensboro man facing sexual abuse charges in ongoing KSP investigation

OWENSBORO, Ky. – According to a release from Kentucky State Police, during an ongoing investigation into alleged child sex abuse, 62-year-old Steven Wright of Owensboro was arrested and is now facing a charge of 1st-degree sex abuse of a victim under the age of 12. Previously, this investigation, LED by KSP Post 16 Detective Mason Hendricks, led to the arrest…

Hilltoppers Drop Wednesday Match to No. 3 Louisville

WKU Athletics Media Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Volleyball (5-5) fell to No. 3 Louisville in three sets on Wednesday night in Diddle Arena. HOW IT HAPPENED Louisville 3, WKU 0 SET ONE – Louisville 25, WKU 15 The first Hilltopper point was recorded on an errant serve. Young tallied the first kill of the match for WKU, now down 3-2. Baron’s first…

Elderly woman found safe after Warren County search near Fuqua Road

Source: Warren County Sheriff’s OfficeUPDATE – 9/16/2026 – 8:26PM The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says deputies have located the woman and she is safe, according to a social media post. The sheriff’s office thanked the community for its assistance.   ORIGINAL STORY WARREN COUNTY, Ky. (WNKY) — An elderly woman who prompted a search near Fuqua Road in Warren County…

Man charged with attempted unlawful transaction with a minor in Allen County

Background image: Canva.SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges in Allen County involving an alleged online attempt to solicit a 14-year-old. According to authorities, on Wednesday, Sept. 16, an investigation initiated by the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force with assistance from the Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force and the Kentucky State Police, resulted in the arrest of…

Bowling Green-Warren County Jaycees announce 70th Christmas Parade

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Bowling Green–Warren County Jaycees have announced that the organization’s 70th Christmas Parade will take place Saturday, Dec. 5  in downtown Bowling Green. According to organizers, a “Christmas Through the Decades” Parade is scheduled that morning, celebrating seven decades of the Jaycees Christmas Parade. This year’s theme invites participants to bring sights, sounds and traditions of…

Columbia man charged after allegedly assaulting juvenile

COLUMBIA, Ky. – An Adair County man is charged with robbery after an incident Sept. 12. According to the Columbia Police Department, officers responded to a possible assault at a parking lot at approximately 10:49 p.m. After an investigation, officers say the incident involved a male juvenile and 27-year-old Chance R. Burton of Columbia. Burton was arrested and charged with…

T.J. Regional Health Rehabilitation Services to host Capes & Crowns fundraiser

Source: T.J. Regional Health. GLASGOW, Ky. — The T.J. Regional Health’s Rehabilitation Services department is hosting Capes & Crowns, a family-friendly fundraiser benefiting the WHAS Crusade for Children. According to organizers, children and their parents, grandparents and other family members are invited to dress up in their favorite costumes and enjoy an afternoon with princesses, superheroes, meet-and-greets, fun activities, music…

2 arrested in Bowling Green on child abuse charges after welfare check

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two people are facing child abuse charges in Bowling Green following a welfare check. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Bowling Green home on Monday morning to conduct a welfare check. Authorities say upon arrival, 35-year-old Jesse Lewis of Bowling Green allowed law enforcement into the residence. Deputies say…