Author: WNKY Staff

Historic Railpark surpasses fundraising goal to restore railcars

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In Warren County, the Historic Railpark and Train Museum has announced the successful completion of its 2024 railcar restoration campaign. According to those with the rail park, their original goal to raise funds to repaint several of their historic railcars was exceeded. Thanks to their supporters, they raised over $175,000. Work on the rail cars is…

Units respond to brush fire in Morgantown

Source: Morgantown police chief Giles Taylor. MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Multiple units responded for a reported brush fire Friday in Morgantown. According to Morgantown police chief Giles Taylor, a total of six acres burned off of Smiths Hill Drive, however, the fire is now under control. The Fourth District Fire Department says it responded to assist Morgantown Fire Department with the…

Scottsville man allegedly grows marijuana in a bathroom

Scottsville, Ky. – A Scottsville man was allegedly trafficking marijuana. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it received a tip that Edward L. Preston, 39, of Scottsville, was cultivating marijuana. A search warrant for Preston’s residence was obtained, and deputies say they located an indoor marijuana grow in a bathroom. Deputies say multiple marijuana plants were discovered. Preston allegedly has…

2025 list of storm shelters in south-central Kentucky

Below is a list of storm shelters available across local counties. Warren County Ephram White Park at 885 Mt. Olivet Road in Bowling Green, KY 42101, 1 shelter on the right side near the baseball complex and 1 shelter on the left rear near the maintenance building. Ed Spear Park at 226 Sunset Ave. in Smiths Grove, KY 42171 Phil…

Former Trigg Co. teacher charged with DUI after falling asleep in car rider line

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A former Trigg County teacher has been charged after police say she was allegedly found unconscious in a school car rider line. According to a uniform citation, the Hopkinsville Police Department was dispatched just before 3:30 p.m. Monday to the area of Glass Avenue at Christian County Middle School. Authorities say a school resource officer stated several…

Bowling Green man charged with drug trafficking in Todd Co.

FAIRVIEW, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges, including drug trafficking, in Todd County. According to a uniform citation, the Pennyrile Narcotics Task Force received information that Sherwood Davis, 42, of Bowling Green was traveling to Todd County in a black Ford Fusion and was said to have a large amount of illegal substances. Authorities say they…

Barren-Metcalfe Communications Center accepting bids for work stations

GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren-Metcalfe Communications Center will receive bids for the purchase and installation of new consoles/work stations. This will be at the communicationa center at 118 E. Washington St. in Glasgow. A bid package containing the application, instructions and data can be found at the BMECC on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also request a…

UPDATE: 1 flown after rollover crash on I-165 in Warren County

UPDATE (March 14, 12:30 pm): Kentucky State Police issued a release on this accident on Friday. On Wednesday, KSP says it responded to an injury collision just after 3 pm at the 4-mile marker on northbound I-165. KSP’s initial investigation indicates a vehicle driven by Emma Valles, 54, of Bowling Green, was entering I-165 northbound from Russellville Road. Valles’ vehicle…

Hart County Farmers’ Market seeking support

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – Right now, you can support the Hart County Farmers’ Market as they’re asking the community for support. The Hart County Farmers’ Market is eligible for the Kentucky Double Dollars Program. Kentucky Double Dollars allows limited resource customers at farmers’ markets to get extra funds to purchase Kentucky-grown farm products. If you donate, officials say you can get…

Local viral influencer, country artist teaming up with Dolly Parton

Photo source: Daniel Lawson Music on FacebookBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local recording artist is teaming up with a country music icon. Daniel Lawson, a viral influence and country artist, is releasing his latest single “What You Need” on Friday. “Sometimes, we chase after the wrong things, but real love isn’t about the fleeting thrill —it’s about something deeper and…