Author: WNKY Staff

Kentucky State Police Foundation names new board members

Source: Kentucky State Police Foundation. FRANKFORT, Ky. —The Kentucky State Police Foundation is welcoming Andrea Walker Rich and Brett Blackwell as the newest members of its Board of Directors. Walker Rich joined the board on June 10, and Blackwell joined on April 7. KSP Foundation executive director Alison Chavies expressed her excitement about the new additions to the board. “Andrea…

Franklin police seeking identities in Lowe’s theft case

Source: Franklin Police Department. FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department is asking for the community’s help to identify two men in a reported theft case. Police say the theft occurred at Lowe’s in Franklin. Details are limited at this time. If you have any information, you may call dispatch at 270-586-8824.

Louisville Orchestra to return to Glasgow on July 8

Photo source: Louisville OrchestraGLASGOW, Ky. – The Louisville Orchestra is bringing its “In Harmony” tour to Glasgow on July 8. According to by the Louisville Orchestra, the orchestra and music director Teddy Abrams will bring free music to four stops in Kentucky next month. These include the following stops: Glasgow on July 8 Elizabethtown on July 9 Muhlenberg on July…

Nashville-based illustrator Jessica Roux to appear for book giveaway

Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Library is welcoming Nashville-based illustrator Jessica Roux to two of its locations for a book giveaways. Roux is the author and illustrator of “Floriography: An Illustrated Guide to the Victorian Language of Flowers,” “Ornithography: An Illustrated Guide to Bird Lore & Symbolism” and the “Woodland Wardens Oracle…

Portion of Smallhouse Road to close for tree removal

Source: City of Bowling Green. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A portion of Smallhouse Road will close this Thursday for tree removal. The City of Bowling Green says the closure will impact Smallhouse Road from McElroy Way to Fifteenth Street. This will last from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Public works crews will be working to clear trees from the area….

City of Franklin issues boil water advisory

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The City of Franklin is issuing a boil water advisory effective through Thursday, June 26 at 5 p.m. The city says the advisory impacts 203 Pepper St. to 309 Pepper St. and 1013 West Cedar St. Officials say this advisory does not affect Westland Mobile Home Park. The city says an update will be posted here when…

TVA requests power conservation amid high temperatures

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Tennessee Valley Authority is asking local residents to reduce all non-essential electricity. On Tuesday, Warren RECC and Bowling Green Municipal Utilities announced reducing power will help power providers across the region to continue delivering reliable service during this period of exceptionally high temperatures. “This is a precautionary measure,” said Butch Massey, vice president of engineering…

Glasgow man arrested, 1 injured after wreck in Metcalfe County

EDMONTON, Ky. – A Glasgow man is charged with driving under the influence following a wreck in Metcalfe County. According to a uniform citation, the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office responded Monday just after 8:40 p.m. to a two-vehicle injury accident on Spradlin Road. Authorities say 23-year-old Ryan Kennie of Glasgow was identified as the driver of one of the vehicles…

Woman dies following collision in Edmonson County

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – A woman is dead following a collision in Edmonson County. According to the Kentucky State Police, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office requested assistance just before 7 p.m. with possible fatal collision on the 3900 block of Nolin Dam Road. Troopers say a preliminary investigation determined vehicle driven by 55-year-old Laura McCain of Lindseyville was traveling east…