Author: WNKY Staff

Bitcoin ATM scams active in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Law enforcement is warning Glasgow residents of active scams. The Glasgow Police Department says scammers are actively running Bitcoin ATM scams. The department asks residents to contact them first to determine if purchases of Bitcoin or gift cards are legitimate. The phone number for the department is (270) 651-5151. Glasgow police shared the following tips to avoid…

Bowling Green man charged with DUI, fleeing police

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges after hitting two utility poles. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department observed a a silver 2015 Chrysler run off of the road and hit a pole at the intersection of 11th Avenue and Adams Street. Police say the vehicle continued traveling, turning down 12th…

Man charged with DUI after collision in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing charges after police say he crashed into a vehicle with children in it. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded for a collision around 10:38 a.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Lane and West Main Avenue. Upon arrival, police say both vehicles had sustained severe damage….

Bridge repair on Mount Lebanon Road to cause lane closure

Source: Warren County KY Government. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County residents will want to be aware of an upcoming road closure. According to Warren County government officials, Scott & Murphy will begin repairs to Wheeler Bridge on Mount Lebanon Road on Thursday. One lane will be closed during repairs. The repairs will take around one week to complete.

Units respond to camper fire in Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Units responded to a reported camper fire on Wednesday. According to the Russellville Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to a reported camper fire off Emerson Bypass. Fire officials say one person was outside lying on the ground. No other victims were located. The department says the structure was fully involved, and multiple agencies responded to the scene….

Scottsville man allegedly has multiple drugs, charged with drug trafficking

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing drug charges following a traffic stop. The Scottsville Police Department observed a vehicle with expired registration on Veterans Memorial Highway on Wednesday. Brandon Cox, 36, of Scottsville, was identified as the driver. Police say the vehicle had a smell of non-burned marijuana. A search of the vehicle was conducted, and officers located…

Bowling Green road to close through summer for reconstruction

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green announced a multiple-month road closure on Wednesday. The city says Freeport Road will close to through traffic on Thursday, March 13, for reconstruction and improvements. The closure is expected to last until the project is completed. The city expects the project to be finished by July 2025. Detour signs will be…

What Could BG Be with Abby Coursy

In today’s Community Driven, presented by Innovation Engine, News 40s’ Michael Ridgeway speaks to community member Abby Coursy about where she’d like to see our city in 25 years. We’re less than a week away from votes closing on the future of Bowling Green. To share your vote on submissions, visit WhatCouldBGBe.com.

WKU Softball suffers midweek loss to No. 25 Ole Miss

BOWLING GREEN, Ky – WKU Softball dropped its Tuesday game against Ole Miss, 9-5. With the loss, the Hilltoppers fall to 14-9 overall and 1-2 in Conference USA play. HOW IT HAPPENED WKU 5, OLE MISS 9 The Rebels (21-4 overall, 2-1 SEC) jumped out to a quick lead in Bowling Green, scoring eight total runs across the first two…