Author: WNKY Staff

DSSKY to host informational meeting for Adaptive Girl Scout Troop

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky is hosting a brand new way for local women and girls of all ages to get involved in their community. On Tuesday night at The Buddy House, DSSKY will be hosting an informational meeting for its first Adaptive Girl Scout Troop. Those who are interested in signing up can stop by…

Four-way stop to open at Russellville intersection this week

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A new four-way stop is coming to Russellville this week. According to the Russellville Police Department, the four-way stop is being implemented starting Wednesday, May 14 at East Second Street and Breathitt Street. Police say this is designed to improve traffic flow and safety for drivers and pedestrians. Officials say drivers approaching this intersection should reach a…

Winners announced at Excellence Awards Luncheon

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its annual Excellence Awards Luncheon today, honoring this year’s recipients of the ATHENA, ATHENA Young Professional, Minority and/or Woman Owned Business, Nonprofit of the Year, and Small Business Person of the Year awards. This year’s program was emceed by Doug and Michelle Gorman, both past Excellence Awards recipients….

Hart Co. man arrested after allegedly throwing drugs during traffic stop

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – A Hart County man is facing charges after troopers say he threw suspected illegal drugs during a traffic stop. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police saw a motorcycle traveling northbound just before 10:30 p.m. Monday on North Jackson Highway in Horse Cave. Troopers say they activated their emergency equipment to conduct a traffic…

Bowling Green officers recognized at national awards ceremony

Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two Bowling Green police officers are being recognized for their work in the community. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, on Monday, advanced police officer Miranda Rone and officer Jeff Ward were recognized at the National Association of Police Organizations Top Cop Awards Banquet in Washington, D.C. Officials say both…

Heart of Scottsville announces funding to improve downtown crosswalks

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Improvements are coming to the Scottsville public square to make it a safer place for both locals and tourists. Heart of Scottsville announced Monday that the GM on Main Street Program had awarded $60,000 to elevate two of the crosswalks in the center of the town, creating raised areas coming into the square. The improvements will help…

Franklin woman arrested on drug possession charge in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Franklin woman is facing charges following a traffic stop in Scottsville on Monday. According to the Scottsville Police Department, officers initiated a traffic stop around 9 a.m. on a vehicle driven by 42-year-old Brandi Boisseau of Franklin for a traffic-related offense. Police say during this time, officers located suspected methamphetamine in the vehicle. Boisseau was arrested…

3 men indicted on charges for murder of federal witness

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment charging three men with conspiring to kill, and ultimately murdering, a witness in a federal investigation. The indictement states 47-year-old Anyelle Curtley Sr. of Louisville, 48-year-old Delrico Nelson of Illinois and 48-year-old Antoyne Penick of Louisville are each charged with conspiracy to tamper with a witness or informant…