Author: WNKY Staff

KSP seeking details in 29-year-old missing person case

Source: Kentucky State Police. HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is seeking information in a 29-year-old missing person case. According to troopers, Monday marked 29 years since 29-year-old Charles C. Massey of Madisonville disappeared in Hopkins County. Authorities say the Kentucky State Police is requesting information from the public relevant to this case. Troopers say Massey went missing…

Juvenile injured in reported lawnmower accident in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A juvenile is injured following a reported lawnmower accident in Glasgow. According to the Glasgow Police Department, officers responded Monday to the entrance of Gorin Park for an injury accident. Authorities say a preliminary investigation revealed a male juvenile operating a riding lawnmower attempted to climb an earth embankment. Police say the mower then flipped back onto…

Hot Rods announce 2026 Opening Day roster

PRESS RELEASE: BOWLING GREEN HOT RODS

15 players return to Bowling Green, including six Rays’ top 30 prospects. Bowling Green, Kentucky – With Opening Day fast approaching, the Bowling Green Hot Rods, High-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are excited to announce the 2026 roster. Headlined by six of the Rays’ MLB Pipeline top 30 prospects, the roster includes 15 returners, including eight pitchers and…

1 dead in fatal I-24 crash in Christian County

CHRISTIAN COUNTY – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Christian County. According to a release, KSP Post 2 troopers responded to a three-vehicle collision on Interstate 24 near the 86-mile marker on Saturday. KSP’s preliminary investigation indicates that three vehicles traveling eastbound collided. One fatality and multiple injuries were reported. Two passengers were flown for serious…

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested after Allegedly making Bomb Threat Against Barren County Courthouse

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Courthouse was evacuated Monday for an investigation, according to Detective Adam Bow, public information officer with the Barren County Sheriff’s Office. Bow says the agency was on scene for a report of a bomb threat. The Administrative Office of the Courts has since released the following statement: “The Barren County Courthouse is back in…

Glasgow-Barren County Tourism director appointed to State Tourism Development Authority

Source: Glasgow-Barren County Tourist and Convention Commission. GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County is expanding its role in shaping Kentucky’s tourism future. According to a release Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear appointed MacLean Lessenberry, executive director of the Glasgow-Barren County Tourist and Convention Commission, to the Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority on March 25. The tourist and convention commission says the appointment…

Mammoth Cave National Park to conduct safety and sobriety checkpoints 

Photo Source: Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. — Mammoth Cave National Park law enforcement will be conducting periodic safety and sobriety checkpoints on park roads and riverways throughout the remainder of the year. That’s according to a release by Mammoth Cave National Park on Monday. Park officials say the checkpoints are aimed at identifying drivers and boat operators who…

Sinkhole reported on Cambridge Drive, road closed to traffic

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Cambridge Drive at Grinstead Way is closed due to a reported sinkhole. According to a social media post by the City of Bowling Green on Monday, the road will be closed for about a month while crews work to fix things and ensure the roadway is safe. City officials are advising drivers to use an alternate…

Multiple departments respond to mulch fire in Russellville

Source: Russellville Rural Fire Department. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Multiple agencies responded over the weekend for a reported fire in Russellville. According to Russellville Rural Fire Department, units were paged to a mulch fire Sunday at Sims Bark Co. on Nashville Road in Russellville. Fire personnel say mutual aid was requested, with a total of seven departments responding to the scene….

Woodburn units respond to weekend wreck

Source: Woodburn Fire Department. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department was on scene of a collision on Saturday. According to the department, Woodburn units responded around 4:20 p.m. Saturday for an injury collision at the intersection of U.S. 31-W and Kentucky 240. Upon arrival, fire crews say they located a two-vehicle wreck with minor injuries. All patients were…