Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green man charged with theft of vehicle, resisting arrest

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges, including theft of a vehicle. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department was dispatched Thursday for a stolen vehicle at 2144 Russellville Road. Police say upon arrival, they spoke to the owner of the business and were notified that on that same day that someone…

Man wanted out of Butler County arrested in Idaho

MOSCOW, Idaho – A man wanted out of Butler County has been apprehended in Idaho in connection with a fatal overdose. According to the City of Moscow Police Department, officers arrested Aaron S. Hypes Thursday on a felony warrant for charges of manslaughter, trafficking fentanyl, and being a persistent felony offender. The charges stem from an overdose death investigation conducted…

State police investigating trooper-involved shooting in Gallatin County

WARSAW, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a trooper-involved shooting in Gallatin County. KSP Critical Incident Response Team says it was requested by KSP Post 5 to investigate a shooting on Thursday morning. The shooting involved a trooper. The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office contacted KSP Post 5 to assist at a mobile home park where an armed male was…

Beshear’s veto of bill that would allow conversion therapy overridden

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed Thursday night that his veto of House Bill 495 has been overridden. According to officials, HB 495 would allow conversion therapy in Kentucky. Beshear stated, “Listen to the experts and survivors who know how dangerous this torture is. These are the voices they didn’t want you to hear. I hope you’ll listen.” Beshear…

Toys for Tots to host golf scramble on June 23

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Toys for Tots is hosting an upcoming golf scramble to benefit local children. On June 23, the organization will hold its very first Teeing Off for Tots Golf Scramble. The shotgun start will be at 8 a.m. at Crosswinds Golf Course in Bowling Green. The cost to participate includes $75 per player or $300 for a…

Bowling Green man arrested in Hodgenville

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Wednesday night, a Bowling Green man was arrested in Hodgenville. The Hodgenville Police Department says that around 10 p.m. Wednesday, they located Jason Bush of Bowling Green at an address on Kirkpatrick Avenue in Hodgenville. Bush was being searched for in connection with a shoplifting report from earlier that day. He was arrested and charged…

Man leads police on high-speed chase, arrested in Hart County

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – A man is facing wanton endangerment, fleeing police charges following a high-speed pursuit. Kentucky State Police Public Affairs Officer Trooper Katan Parker says a vehicle pursuit was initiated at 9:41 pm on Thursday. Parker says a trooper observed a white vehicle driving at a high rate of speed on I65 South at the 71-mile marker. The pursuit…

DEVELOPING: 1 flown for treatment after 3-vehicle collision on I65

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a crash on I65 on Friday morning. KSP Post 3 Public Affairs Officer Trooper Katan Parker says a three-vehicle collision happened on I-65 southbound at the 13.6-mile marker in Warren County. Two individuals were entrapped in vehicles. One person has been flown and another is being ground transported to TriStar Skyline…

Bowling Green native, Rowdy Shea talks The Voice and upcoming local show

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green native and former contestant on NBC’s hit show, The Voice, Rowdy Shea is returning home for an upcoming show at Spillway on Friday March 28th at 7 p.m. He spoke with WNKY’s Morgan Hoover about his experience on the voice saying it helped him grow confidence as an artist, as continues to grow his…

Scottsville man charged with drug possession after traffic stop

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing charges following a traffic stop on Thursday. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, crime task force detectives and Allen County deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Halifax community. Authorities say the driver was identified as Michael Greene, 30, of Scottsville. During the traffic stop, authorities say a…