Author: WNKY Staff

Woodburn units respond to fourth vehicle fire within 5 days

Source: @woodburnfd on Instagram. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department responded Monday afternoon to a reported vehicle fire. Woodburn crews arrived on scene at 441 Bourbon St. in the parking lot of The Southern Apartments. Initial reports indicated a pickup truck on fire near an apartment building and other parked vehicles, the department says. Crews say a…

Med Center Health partners with Clearway Health to establish Specialty Pharmacy Program

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Med Center Health and Clearway Health announced a new partnership to establish a specialty pharmacy program in Bowling Green. According to a release Wednesday, the program will ensure all patients with complex and chronic illnesses have “equitable access to vital medications and the ongoing care and support needed to manage complex medical conditions.” Certified pharmacists and…

Wanted Scottsville man charged with fleeing police

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A wanted Scottsville man is behind bars after allegedly fleeing police. According to a uniform citation, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office received a call Monday from a bail bondman from Alabama asking about a wanted man identified as 25-year-old Jordan Blankenship of Scottsville. Authorities say Blankenship’s warrant confirmed extradition from Kentucky. According to officers, the Scottsville Police…

Man charged after fraud investigation at Bowling Green Walmart stores

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Tennessee man is behind bars after allegedly using a fake coupon app to buy items at a Bowling Green Walmart. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department was contacted on Tuesday regarding a scam and fraud investigation at 150 Walton Ave. Authorities say video surveillance showed two subjects, with one later identified…

Hilltopper baseball falls at Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – WKU Baseball (19-18) fell to Louisville (21-16) 7-3 Tuesday evening at Jim Patterson Stadium. HOW IT HAPPENED The Cardinals opened the scoring in the first inning on a base hit with two out in the inning to take a 1-0 lead. A double would give the Cardinals a two run lead but a Hayden Robbins, Manny Alberto,…

1 killed in two-vehicle collision in Perry County

SLEMP, Ky. – One person is dead following a two-vehicle collision in Perry County on Monday. According to the Kentucky State Police, around 4:30 p.m. Monday, troopers were contacted to assist with investigating and reconstructing a two-vehicle fatal collision on Old Beech Fork Road in the Slemp community or Perry County. Authorities say they learned through a preliminary investigation that…

SKYPAC announces summer lineup for 2026 Concerts in the Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center has announced the 2026 lineup for Concerts in the Park, Bowling Green’s beloved free summer music series. The title sponsor of the event is Flora Templeton Stuart, and the headliner sponsor is Graves Gilbert Clinic. Each of the below dates falls on a Friday night, with shows starting at 7…

Hopkinsville man arrested in alleged brick attack

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Hopkinsville man is behind bars after allegedly hitting another person with a brick. According to a uniform citation, on Friday, 61-year-old Timothy Slade of Hopkinsville “intentionally struck another male with a brick and caused serious physical injuries.” The citation states the incident occurred at Westside Park. The identity of the victim has not been released at…

Calloway County man loses control of vehicle amid pursuit, deputies say

MURRAY, Ky. – One man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing law enforcement in Calloway County. According to a social media post by the Calloway County Sheriff’s Office, around 2 a.m. Sunday, deputies attempted a traffic stop on Pottertown Road when a vehicle fled. Authorities say the driver, identified as 21-year-old Jonathan Gwaltney of Murray, accelerated, reaching over 85 miles…