Author: WNKY Staff

Man charged with drug offenses after search in Hardin County

Source: Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task ForceHARDIN COUNTY, Ky. – One man is facing multiple drug trafficking charges in Hardin County following a search. According to the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force, agents executed a search warrant on Bardstown Road east of Elizabethtown on April 11 at 2:30 p.m. Officials say during the search, they discovered 17 pounds of…

Warren RECC responds to power outage in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A power outage has left thousands without power. Warren RECC says an outage in the Memphis Junction area has left 1,700 members without power. WRECC says crews have been dispatched and are working to restore power. The cause of the outage is currently unknown.

Barren County High School students selected for 2025 Governor’s Scholars Program

Source: Barren County Schools. GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County High School proudly announces that several of its outstanding students have been selected to participate in the prestigious 2025 Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP), Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE), and Governor’s School for the Arts (GSA). This highly competitive, five-week summer residential program is designed to enhance Kentucky’s next generation of…

SKYCTC to announce recipient of Pathfinder Award

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is announcing the third local recipient of the SKYCTC High School Teacher/Counselor Pathfinder Award. The announcement will take place on Thursday, April 17 at 9 a.m. The recipient will be honored during the ceremony at Greenwood High School. SKYCTC says the award was established by the Kentucky Community and Technical…

BGMU working on improvements to some water service lines

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Municipal Utilities customers may see improvements to their water service lines. BGMU has been working diligently over the last three years to identify both customer and BGMU-owned service line materials. They are happy to report that there are no lead lines in the distribution system. However, there are a few galvanized lines that will…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted on drug trafficking charges near school

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is searching for a man wanted for allegedly trafficking illegal drugs near a school. KSP says it is searching for 43-year-old Floyd E. Patterson on a charge of trafficking a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school. Patterson is described as 5 feet 9 inches and…

Green River Ferry to close for several months following flooding damage

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – The Green River Ferry is set to close for several months following flooding damage, park officials say. Mammoth Cave National Park stated Wednesday, April 16 that the ferry sustained damage to its navigational cables and support tower during recent historic flooding. Officials say the repairs will take several months. During this time, this will pause vehicle…

Glasgow police investigating increase in vehicle thefts

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department says it is seeing an increase in vehicle thefts recently. Police are offering the following safety tips: Keep your vehicle locked at all times, even while driving. Unlocked doors are easy targets. When parked, never leave your keys in the car. Ensure windows are fully closed to prevent a thief from trying to…

Sheriff’s office pulls over man for fake temp tags, locates drugs and bullets

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Clarksville man is facing drug trafficking charges following a traffic stop. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop was conducted Monday evening at the intersection of Stonehenge Avenue and Veterans Memorial Lane. A vehicle with a suspicious temporary tag was located. A deputy conducted a probable cause search after a strong odor of…