Author: WNKY Staff

Warren County man charged with DUI, drug possession

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Warren County man is facing charges related to drug possession after a search. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department was working a hit-and-run collision on at 1:16 a.m. on Friday. Police say during this time, they observed a man walk by with a cocktail. Upon making contact with the male, identified…

Man charged with DUI, fleeing police in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An Owensboro man is facing charges in Bowling Green after police say he fled in a vehicle while driving under the influence. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department was dispatched on Thursday at 2:23 p.m. to the 1900 block of Russellville Road regarding a drunk driver in progress. Police say caller advised…

Bowling Green bats fall quiet in 9-2 loss

Bowling Green, Kentucky- Jhon Diaz and Raudelis Martinez both smacked solo homers, but the Bowling Green Bootleggers (3-3) fell short to the Rome Emperors (3-3) on Thursday, 9-2 at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green Kentucky. Rome’s Justin Janas opened the scoring off Bowling Green starter Marcus Johnson with a solo shot in the second, putting the Emperors ahead 1-0….

Warren RECC reports scattered outages due to wind

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation is reporting power outages Thursday due to strong winds. According to Warren RECC, it has received reports of scattered outages across its northern territory. Warren RECC’s web outage viewer states  outages include over 1,000 in Edmonson County, 152 in Butler County, 51 in Hart County, 59 in Grayson County, and 130…

Goodwill Industries of Kentucky provides vouchers for those impacted by flooding

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Goodwill Industries of Kentucky is working to help those impacted by flooding, including in Bowling Green. The organization says it is now offering vouchers affected by extreme flooding. This program will serve those impacted in Bowling Green, Corbin, Elizabethtown, Louisville, Morehead, Paducah, Pikeville and Somerset. These vouchers can be gathered at each area’s Goodwill Opportunity Center,…

South Warren HS student to serve as state delegate at national conference

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A South Warren High School student is among Kentuckians that will represent the state at an upcoming national conference in Orlando, Florida. According to a release by the Kentucky Department of Education, 10 Kentucky students selected as delegates will attend the Educators Rising Kentucky 2025 national conference. These students represent aspiring educators from across the state, officials…

Cleanup kits now available for Logan County flood victims

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Residents in Logan County whose homes were damaged in the recent floods can receive a cleanup kit from first responders. According to Logan County Emergency Management, those in need can find the kits at the Logan County Search and Rescue department at 101 Thurston Drive in Russellville. In total, officials say the county received 48 kits….

Fisher-Price recalls stroller toy due to choking hazard concerns

(CNN) – Fisher-Price has recalled 250,000 stroller toys due to a choking risk. The recall is for the Brunch and Go stroller toy. The toy features a plush avocado toast with three smaller toys hanging off of it, including a mirror tomato, a crinkle bacon and an egg teether. The issue involves the egg teether attachment. Officials say Fisher-Price has…

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife public hunting areas affected by flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Due to recent weather events, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is warning the public that hunting areas may be impacted for the spring turkey season. According to fish and wildlife officials, spring turkey turkey season lasts from April 12 through May 4. Officials say high waters may affect access to some areas and hunting opportunities. In western Kentucky,…