Author: WNKY Staff

Franklin police searching for suspect in tire theft

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department is searching for someone in connection with a recent theft. Police say the photo above depicts an SUV with a gray or tan trim on the bottom of the doors. They say the vehicle was parked on Garvin Lane while two individuals stole tires from two different trucks at Hunt Ford. This occurred…

Glasgow man arrested on drug charges after traffic stop

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is facing drug charges following a traffic stop. According to the Glasgow Police Department, officers conducted a traffic stop Saturday on West Water Street due to a vehicle failing to have a back license plate illuminated. Police say they made contact with the driver, identified as 39-year-old Randy Claxton of Glasgow. While outside of…

Road closure update in local counties

UPDATED as of 3 p.m. 4/8: BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The rain has finally moved out of the District 3 area and some roads are beginning to reopen. However, many roads remain impassable. District 3 crews will continue checking out routes throughout the day. The current list of known state routes with water across them are listed below. Motorists are…

Glasgow firefighters battle factory fire

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Fire Department battled a factory fire on April 2 in the morning. Fire Chief Lucas Tinsley says the department responded to an explosion and smoke at the factory at 845 Industrial Drive. Units arrived and located smoke and fire at the saw dust collection site. Two crews extinguished the fire and assessed damage to the…

Wanted Scottsville man exits window in an attempt to evade police

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A wanted Scottsville man has been captured at a home in the city on Sunday. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it conducted an investigation that resulted in locating William R. Sloan, 25, of Scottsville. Sloan had an active warrant for his arrest for a parole violation. Deputies say Sloan attempted to flee by exiting a window….

Warm and dry centers to open in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several warm and dry centers will be open Monday through Tuesday in Warren County. HOTEL INC has teamed up with the Life Navigation collaborating groups and the American Red Cross Community Adaptation Program to provide those in need with shelter due to flooding. The following will be open Monday, April 7: Crossland Church at Western Gateway…

Sinkhole reported in Fountain Trace subdivision

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A reported sinkhole has impacted a roadway in a Bowling Green neighborhood Sunday. According to Nikki Koller, Warren County Stormwater director, the roadway has collapsed due to a sinkhole fallout. Koller says no vehicles were involved. The road remains closed until significant repairs are made. Koller stated the road has alternate access points, and residents have…

Flooded road report in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County officials have shared a list of roads impacted by flooding on Sunday. As of 12:30 p.m., officials say the following are currently closed: • Belle Rive (address 4171 to other entrance) • Riverside Road (between JR Cole Rd & Ridge Rd) • Matlock Road (at KY HWY 242) • Iron Bridge Road • Dillard…

City, County declare state of emergency

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Historic flooding has rocked South Central Kentucky. Warren County Judge/Executive Doug Gorman and City of Bowling Green Mayor Todd Alcott declared state of emergencies on Sunday. Flooding has caused roadways to be shut down and caused damages to structures across the county.