Author: WNKY Staff

Brownsville man charged with burglary, arrested while selling tomatoes

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – A Brownsville man has been charged involving an alleged burglary. According to a uniform citation, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office received a call from dispatch Monday around 10:30 a.m. for a suspected burglary on Papa Court. Deputies say the caller stated that 65-year-old David James of Brownsville stole a canopy out of a trailer. Authorities say they…

Hope Harbor hosts annual Take Back the Night event

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Celebrating four decades of services to sexual assault victims doesn’t happen without support form the community. Hope Harbor, Inc. held their popular annual event, Take Back the Night, to bring the community out to educate children and adults about the importance of knowledge and resources available for anyone who’s experienced violence or if you know someone…

Weekend panel shares experiences to encourage autism awareness

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – April is Autism Awareness Month, and a few local organizations and nonprofits spent the weekend creating a space for people in the Bowling Green community to learn about autism. Lifeworks for Autism partnered with the Warren County Public Library to showcase a panel and the movie “Life Animated.” The film was about a man who has…

Lady Toppers will open CUSA Championship against Louisiana Tech

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis will be the No. 6 seed in the upcoming Conference USA Women’s Tennis Championship, which will take place April 16-19 at the Liberty Tennis Complex in Lynchburg, Virginia. The Lady Toppers will open play against Louisiana Tech at 12 p.m. CT on Thursday, April 17. WKU finished the regular season last week with…

Man charged with drug possession following Cave City traffic stop

CAVE CITY, Ky. – One man has been charged with drug possession following a traffic stop in Cave City. According to the Cave City Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop Friday on a vehicle traveling northbound on North Dixie Highway for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, officers say a K-9 gave a positive alert of illegal narcotics…

Project 330 to break ground in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – In Allen County this week, the Core of Scottsville is breaking ground on a long-awaited project. The groundbreaking surrounds Project 330, a new community center for the City of Scottsville. The center will be vital gathering space for the community, offering two gym courts, a gymnastics room, community meeting spaces and much more. The groundbreaking will be…

City of Bowling Green proclaims Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This week, Bowling Green city officials are honoring animal control officers with an official proclamation. On Friday, mayor Todd Alcott issued a proclamation declaring April 13 to April 19 as Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, a time to recognize the incredible work these dedicated professionals do every day. City leaders say from rescuing lost pets to…

2 charged after being located with drugs in Bowling Green home

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two people are behind bars after deputies say they were located inside another person’s home with drugs present. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday to Carter Road for a report of trespassing. Deputies say upon arrival, they were told the home was being sold to pay for the owner’s care…

Bowling Green man charged with vehicle theft after allegedly hitting deer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged with vehicle theft after allegedly hitting a deer over the weekend. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office was contacted Sunday just before 8 a.m. in reference to a collision along the 7200 block of Russellville Road. Deputies say a caller stated a vehicle was in their…