Author: WNKY Staff

SKYPAC Honors Champions of the Arts at 2025 Awards Celebration

Source: SKyPAC, BOWLING GREEN, Ky.f — The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center proudly celebrated three extraordinary champions of the arts at its 2025 Awards Ceremony on Thursday. The evening, held in the SKYPAC lobby, featured a cocktail reception, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and heartfelt tributes to individuals whose contributions have elevated the arts across South Central Kentucky. Russell Faxon, internationally renowned…

Child dies after collision, Glasgow man arrested

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – A Glasgow man is behind bars following a fatal collision. Just before 7 p.m. on May 30, the Kentucky State Police Post says it received a call about an injury collision. Troopers say they arrived at the scene at the 59-mile marker southbound on Interstate 65. According to authorities, a preliminary investigation indicates that a 2014…

18-year-old and minor charged with vandalism of Campbellsville park

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – A Campbellsville teen and a juvenile are facing charges connected to vandalism at an area park. According to the City of Campbellsville, early Thursday morning, the newly upgraded Miller Park was vandalized with spray paint. Following an investigation and a review of camera footage, officials say both individuals were apprehended. Both are charged with felony vandalism. Eighteen-year-old…

Russellville man indicted on criminal child abuse charges

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville man is facing criminal child abuse charges involving a minor under the age of 12. According to an indictment, 39-year-old John Carnahan of Russellville was indicted on two counts of first-degree criminal abuse, child 12 or under. Carnahan was arrested on July 9., according to jail records. The indictment, which court records state was filed…

Woodburn Fire Department to host annual ice cream supper

WOODBURN, Ky. – The Woodburn Fire Department’s annual Ice Cream Supper is back on Aug. 9. The community is invited to support the fire department from 6 to 9 p.m. Families can enjoy games, a cake walk, live music, and, of course, ice cream at Woodburn Ball Park. In addition, several food trucks will be on site, including Wrap and…

Bowling Green police to conduct training at Natcher Elementary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you see local law enforcement at William H. Natcher Elementary this afternoon, do not be alarmed. On Friday, July 11, the Bowling Green Police Department says it will be conducting a training exercise on site from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Police say there will be cruisers and personnel around the school during this time. Please…

UPDATE: Sexual abuse charges dismissed against Bowling Green man

Editor’s note 3/4/26: According to court documents, Brown’s original charges of first-degree unlawful imprisonment and three counts of first-degree sexual abuse have been dismissed as of February 25, 2026.  Original Story (7/10/25): BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing sexual abuse charges after being accused of sexual harassment. According to a report, 31-year-old Gemonee Brown of Bowling…

Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky names its next president

Source: Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky. Bowling Green, Ky. — Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky has announced that Lauren Griffing is its next president. Griffing currently served as JA’s director of education, where she has played a pivotal role in expanding student-focused programming across the 13-county region. In her time with JA, she has led the implementation of…

Franklin man charged after marijuana operation found in home

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Franklin man is facing multiple charges after the discovery of an alleged marijuana cultivation operation. The South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force says on July 10, it conducted an investigation at a residence off the 400 block of South Main Street in Franklin. Through the investigation, authorities say they found an indoor marijuana cultivation operation in…

2 Bowling Green companies receive funding to support technological developments

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two Bowling Green companies making advances in technology are among those in the Commonwealth receiving funding. The announcement was made Thursday by Gov. Andy Beshear that a total of eight companies will receive $750,000 in state matching grants to support high-paying jobs and to further grow the state’s technology sector. According to a release, the grants…