Author: WNKY Staff

Author, WCPL executive director to launch novel at the Capitol

Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The community is invited to celebrate as Warren County Public Library’s executive director and acclaimed author Court Stevens launches her new novel, “Tell Me Something Good.” At the Capitol on Monday, June 9, the public can join Stevens at 6 p.m. to hear from her and author David Arnold as they…

Barren Inc. announces award recipients for 2025 Achievement in Business Awards Luncheon

GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren Inc., the Barren County Chamber of Commerce, hosted its annual Achievement in Business Awards Luncheon on Thursday. According to Barren Inc., the event in Glasgow recognized individuals for their contributions to the local economy and community across five categories, including Administrative Professional of the Year, Farmer of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Magnolia Award…

DEA disposes of unused medications on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The United States Drug Enforcement Administration has reported that nearly 4,500 law enforcement agencies joined forces last month to dispose of more than 620,000 pounds of unneeded and expired medications. It’s in an effort to prevent drug misuse and abuse. The spring collection event marked the DEA’s 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Across the Louisville…

Teen leads police on multi-county pursuit in 2025 Corvette

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville teen led police on a multi-county pursuit on Thursday. The Scottsville Police Department and Allen County Sheriff’s Office say they responded to an alert from Kentucky State Police for a vehicle pursuit entering Allen County. Prior to this, a uniform citation states troopers in Cave City saw a 2025 Corvette speeding at 154 miles per…

Search at Bowling Green home results in arrest on marijuana trafficking charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing drug trafficking charges following an investigation. According to the Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force, detectives learned Devonte T. Barber, 26, of Bowling Green was receiving a package from California weighing 32 pounds that contained multiple bundles of high-grade marijuana. Authorities say following an investigation and surveillance, detectives and the…

Cal Turner Rehab and Specialty Care receives Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Cal Turner Rehab and Specialty Care has earned a Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification by the American Heart Association®. According to Med Center Health, the certification provides framework for evaluating skills nursing facilities against the American Heart Association’s requirements for heart failure parents. Cal Turner Rehab and Specialty Care is the only skilled nursing facility in the…

DEA reports record-breaking amounts of fentanyl from drug trafficking operation

Source: Drug Enforcement Administration .ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Sixteen people have been arrested after authorities say they seized record-breaking amounts of fentanyl, cash and other items from one of the largest drug trafficking operations in U.S. history. According to the United States Drug Enforcement Administration, law enforcement executed search warrants across five states, including the following: Albuquerque, New Mexico: seizures included…

Romanza Johnson, long-time community service advocate, passes away

Photo credit: Bowling Green Area Chamber of CommerceBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – South Central Kentucky is mourning the passing of a long-time community service advocate. Romanza Johnson died on Wednesday evening. She was born on December 1, 1939, in Scottsville. According to the WKU Alumni Association, Johnson was a two-time graduate of WKU in 1960 and 1968. Johnson was a teacher…

Kentucky State Police Post 3 to welcome new troopers

Source: Kentucky State Police. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Post 3 will soon have three new troopers ready to serve the community. According to a release by KSP on Wednesday, 33 cadets graduated from the KSP Training Academy, three of which will be joining KSP Post 3. KSP Post 3 Capt. Tim Adams is excited to welcome…