Author: WNKY Staff

Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers to perform at the Plaza Theatre

GLASGOW, Ky. – Two five-time Grammy Award-winning artists are performing in Glasgow this weekend, and tickets are still available. Victor Wooten and the Wooten Brothers are set to perform Saturday, April 5 at 8 p.m., according to the Plaza Theatre’s website. Organizers say the group will “unveil a revamped set of music that goes all the way back to childhood…

Christian Family Radio nominated as finalist for Small Market Station of the Year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Christian Family Radio has announced it has been nominated as a finalist for the prestigious “Small Market Station of the Year” award by Christian Music Broadcasters. The CMB award celebrates excellence in Christian radio, according to CFR. The station says being named a finalist in the small market category “underscores the dedication of the entire team…

Nolin Lake State Park to remain closed for damage repairs

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – A Kentucky state park is closed until further notice. In a social media release, Nolin Lake State Park representatives say the park will remain closed due to damages caused by flooding and storms. Officials at the park are concerned about possible rainfall this week that may cause more damage. The damage cannot be fully assessed until…

WCSO animal control officer completes cat rescue

Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A Warren County Sheriff’s Office employee carried out a cat rescue with some help from the local community. Last week, the sheriff’s office shared that a black cat named Salem found himself stuck 45 feet up on a silo. The WCSO says animal control officer Lisa Henderson stepped in to help…

Multi-county police pursuit ends in arrest of armed robbery suspect

COLUMBIA, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 15 says an armed robbery suspect led troopers on a vehicle pursuit. KSP says it received a call from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday morning regarding a vehicle suspected in an armed robbery at a convenience store in Monticello. A deputy was pursuing the truck. A 2008 Ford F-150 was traveling…

Pet of the Day: Sugar

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It is now time for your Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, and today, we’d like you to meet Sugar. This laid back boy is said to have a loving personality. The shelter says he had a bit of a rough start in his life, so he’s looking for a…

Police conduct major drug bust following overdose death in Portland

PORTLAND, Tenn. – An overdose death leads to a major drug bust in Portland. The Portland Police Department says it was notified of a suspected overdose death at a home on Saturday evening. The department gathered evidence at the scene and it obtained a warrant. The location of the home has not been released. Suspected methamphetamine, fentanyl cut with methamphetamine,…

Man charged with fentanyl possession in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing charges in Allen County involving fentanyl possession. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Sunday to an unresponsive male subject in a vehicle on the 8000 block of New Glasgow Road. Upon arrival, deputies say they made contact with 37-year-old Edward Hartman. Authorities say Harman told deputies he had fallen asleep….

COWS test scheduled for Friday canceled in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A community outdoor warning siren test scheduled for Friday, April 4 in Warren County has been canceled. Warren County Emergency Management says the quarterly test has been canceled due to forecasted severe weather. Emergency officials say spring inspections of all 33 COWS were completed with no major issues. In addition, they say during Sunday night’s tornado…