Author: WNKY Staff

Kentucky Wildcats head to Sweet 16

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Kentucky is joining its former coach in the Sweet 16. The Wildcats believe they have their new coach to thank for it. Koby Brea matched a career high with 23 points and Kentucky beat Illinois 84-75 on Sunday to advance beyond the NCAA Tournament’s opening weekend for the first time since they reached the Elite Eight in…

Man charged after reported vehicle incidents at Northridge subdivision

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges after authorities say he was spotted looking into area vehicles over the weekend. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday just after 8 p.m. for multiple reports of a subject looking into vehicles and raising door handles in the Northridge subdivision. Deputies say there…

Man charged with assault, resisting arrest in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges after a reported incident in Glasgow over the weekend. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police received a call around 10:14 p.m. Sunday regarding a reported assault. Troopers say they were notified that a male, identified as Torrance Porcha, 42, of Rowletts, had left a residence in Glasgow in…

UPDATE: Recently released Glasgow man found safe

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department says Gian Hunter has been found safe. GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is searching for a man who was recently arrested. Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says Gian Hunter, 29, of Glasgow, was last seen on February 25 when he was released from the Barren County Jail. Hunter was arrested…

UPDATE: Woman dies from injuries after collision in Logan County

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – One person has died following a two-vehicle collision last week in Logan County. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says it learned on Sunday that Mary Buchanon of Lewisburg has died due to her injuries sustained in a crash on March 17. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded around 10:06 a.m. on March 17 to the 2500…

UPDATE: Man charged after theft of 8 Corvettes in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating after eight Corvettes were stolen from the GM Assembly Plant. A report by BGPD states dispatch received a call Saturday from the WCSO regarding a report of a brand new Corvette at an apartment complex at 490 Plano Road, where a male had exited the vehicle and ran. After…

UPDATE: Missing Metcalfe teen located safe

SUMMER SHADE, Ky. – Officials with Edmonton-Metcalfe 911 say Isaac Smith has been found safe. SUMMER SHADE, Ky. – The Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office says it is searching for a missing teen. According to Edmonton-Metcalfe 911, 15-year-old Isaac Smith is missing from Summer Shade. If you have any information, contact dispatch at 270-432-5646.

Duncan Hines Days announces new events this summer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Duncan Hines Days has some new events to look forward to in summer 2025. The event takes place annually in Bowling Green each summer, celebrating the man behind the cake mix and his local ties. This year, Duncan Hines Days organizers say participants can look forward to the following: June 1: Tour de Duncan (title pending),…

BRASS, Inc. presented with $47,000 from Galentine’s Day Gala

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This year’s Galentine’s Day Gala raised $47,000 for Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. The nonprofit provides emergency and support services to those affected by domestic violence in Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties. BRASS, Inc. says it is grateful to both A&M Collective and Highland Stables for the generosity…