Author: WNKY Staff

Man sentenced in WKU student’s death

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man has been sentenced in the death of Ayanna Morgan, a 21-year-old Western Kentucky University student. Morgan died July 24, 2023 after a reported struggle occurred at The Muse apartment complex the night prior, according to authorities. The Bowling Green Police Department confirmed upon arrival that night, officers located Morgan with a gunshot wound. She…

The SKYPAC announces dates for 2026 Concerts in the Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — It might still be cold, but one summer tradition is on the horizon. The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center has announced the 2026 dates for Concerts in the Park, Bowling Green’s beloved free summer music series. Each concert date falls on a Friday night at Circus Square Park, spanning from June through August, including the following:…

Scammers targeting Allen County residents following winter storm

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is warning county residents about a scam. ACSO says it is receiving phone calls about scammers who are claiming to be businesses and contractors offering services. The scammers tell residents that FEMA will pay for the services. ACSO asks residents to call the Allen County Judge-Executive’s Office at 270-237-3631 to find out…

Grayson County man accused of shooting at son’s vehicle

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. (K105) – A Grayson County man is facing charges after allegedly shooting at his son’s vehicle several times. According to K105, the incident happened Sunday afternoon in the Wax community when 59-year-old John S. Caddell of Wax reportedly shot at his adult son multiple times as his son tried to leave in a truck. K105 reports the…

Bowling Green man allegedly found slumped over steering wheel, facing drug charges in Livingston County

BURNA, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing drug charges in Livingston County. According to a release, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office responded to U.S. Highway 60 East in Burna to reports of a man slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle Monday. At the scene, LCSO deputies made contact with 36-year-old Brian Bender, of Bowling Green. Bender…

Multiple agencies respond to commercial building fire in Edmonson County

Source: Warren County Fire Department System. EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple agencies worked together to fight a reported structure fire in Edmonson County on Tuesday. The Warren County Fire Department System says just before 3 p.m., Edmonson County requested mutual aid assistance from Smiths Grove for a reported commercial building fire. The department says units responded with Chalybeate and Brownsville agencies…

Allen County Schools to operate on one-hour delay on Wednesday

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – Allen County Schools will operate on a one-hour delay on Wednesday, Feb. 4, according to the district’s social media page on Tuesday. “We are planning to have school; however, we recognize there may still be some roads that are not passable by bus. In those cases, your child’s bus driver will contact you directly about a…

Community Outdoor Warning Siren test scheduled for Friday in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Emergency officials want to assure the Warren County community that if it hears tornado sirens on Friday, this is only a test. Warren County Emergency Management says it will be conducting a test on the Community Outdoor Warning Sirens on Friday, Feb. 6. The test is expected to happen at noon. Sirens are tested the first…

Nearly $30 million to fund improvements for Edmonson Co. Water District

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Congressman Brett Guthrie has secured federal funding following the passage of HR 7178. The bill includes more than $76 million for 13 community projects across Kentucky’s second district, all requested by Guthrie, his office says. Fourteen million dollars will go to the Edmonson County Water District Treatment Plant, according to Guthrie’s office, in order to improve reliable…