Author: WNKY Staff

Barren County High School to host Purple Star recognition ceremony

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Purple Star recognition ceremony is slated to take place next week at Barren County High School. The Purple Star designation helps military parents know that, whether they are on active duty, in the National Guard or the Reserves, that the school is dedicated to helping their child gain skills needed for college, the workforce and life,…

Woman arrested in Scottsville following traffic stop

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One woman is facing charges following a traffic stop in Allen County over the weekend. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Walkers Chapel Road on Saturday. Deputies say Scottsville police deployed a K-9, which gave a positive alert on the vehicle. During a vehicle search, authorities say they located narcotics….

Barren County community outdoor warning sirens to be tested

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County residents should be prepared over the next few weeks as community outdoor warning sirens are tested. According to Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management, the sirens will be activated with a variety of tones, which could last for some time. This includes testing on April 23, with maintenance concluding at 6 p.m. Officials say this is…

Murray man indicted for theft of mail matter

PADUCAH, Ky. – A Calloway County man has been indicted on a charge of theft of mail matter. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, an indictment states Austin L. Jones, 34, was charged with theft of mail matter. Officials say on or about December 18, 2024, Jones stole mail matter from mailboxes belonging to residences…

Juvenile makes threats toward Caverna Schools

CAVE CITY, Ky. – On Tuesday morning at approximately 8 a.m., threats were made against Caverna Independent Schools. The Cave City Police Department and Kentucky State Police say a complaint was received from Caverna Independent Schools that threats were made by a juvenile. Kentucky State Police public affairs officer Katan Parker says officers responded to Caverna Elementary School to investigate…

2 arrested after methamphetamine found during Bowling Green traffic stop

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two people are facing charges following a large meth bust Tuesday morning in Bowling Green. According to a release by the Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force, task force detectives and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested Joshua Steven Webster, 37, of Bowling Green and Todd Allen Dooley, 41, of Brooks, Kentucky this morning. Dooley is…

Premium Services, LLC expands operations to Glasgow

Source: Barren County Economic Authority. GLASGOW, Ky. – Premium Services, LLC has announced the relocation of its operations to Glasgow. According to a release by the company and the Barren County Economic Authority, Premium Services, LLC is a provider of high-quality inspection and rework services. The release says Premium Services was founded in 2008 and has earned a “solid reputation…

Student detained after lockdown at North Hardin High School

RADCLIFF, Ky. – One student has been detained following a lockdown at North Hardin High School on Monday. According to Hardin County Schools, the high school entered a hard lockdown at around 2:30 p.m. April 21. The district says no students were permitted to leave their classrooms, and all students and staff were secured. The district released a statement, which…

Angie Ford named Parker-Bennett-Curry principal

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Angie Ford has been announced as the next principal of Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary. According to Bowling Green Independent Schools, district superintendent Gary Fields made the announcement Tuesday. The district says Ford was introduced to students and staff during morning assembly at the school on Tuesday, April 22. She will begin her position on July 1. “I’m excited…

Juvenile unadmittedly shoots self at Skyline Village Mobile Home Park, facing charges

UPDATE (4/22/25): Bowling Green Police Department Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward says the juvenile male who was shot at Skyline Village Mobile Home Park on April 16 is now facing charges. Ward says the juvenile unadmittedly shot himself. The male juvenile was treated for injuries and released a few hours after the incident. The juvenile is charged with tampering with…