Author: WNKY Staff

Three pets rescued from reported structure fire on Lois Lane

Source: Bowling Green Fire Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple units responded Friday morning for a garage fire in Warren County. According to Bowling Green Fire Department public information officer Katie McKee, the fire occurred on Lois Lane with visible smoke upon arrival. McKee says the fire was contained to the garage and attic. All occupants successfully evacuated before arrival,…

Kentucky State Police Investigates Barren County Collision

CAVE CITY, KY.  – Just after 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, the Kentucky State Police Post 03 was contacted about a collision. Troopers arrived at the scene in the 2400 block of Griderville Road (KY-70). A preliminary investigation indicates that a red Chevrolet Silverado, operated by 43-year-old Billy Gregory from Glasgow, was traveling east on Griderville Road. Mr. Gregory’s vehicle crossed…

Blanco named CUSA Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week; Blanco/Hermanova earn Doubles Team of the Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis senior Sofia Blanco was named the Conference USA Women’s Tennis Athlete of the Week, and Blanco and Rachel Hermanova were named the CUSA Women’s Tennis Doubles Team of the Week, the conference announced Wednesday. “Very happy to see Sofia get Athlete of the Week, and Sofia and Rachel get Doubles Team of the…

Former Warren Co. inmate seeks damages after being blinded in eye

UPDATE: Warren County Jailer, Stephen Harmon confirmed to News 40 on March 7th that Deputy Kevin Weatherby is no longer a current employee. WARNING: The following video may be disturbing to some viewers. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man formerly incarcerated at the Warren County Regional Jail is seeking no less than $5 million after he went blind in one…

Warren Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for man after traffic stop

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to identify a man that allegedly fled a traffic stop. Deputies say the man pictured below gave a false name before fleeing law enforcement while they conducted a traffic stop. If you have any information on this individual, the WCSO asks you to call (270) 842-1633. You may…

Morgantown woman wanted on drug-related manslaughter charges arrested in Russellville

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – A woman charged with drug-related manslaughter is in custody. Madison Westmoreland, 25, of Morgantown, was arrested by the Russellville Police Department on Wednesday. Westmoreland was served an indictment warrant on charges of second-degree manslaughter, trafficking in controlled substances, second-offense fentanyl, and first-degree persistent felony offender – first degree. The charges stem from an overdose death investigation conducted…

Traffic stop leads to fentanyl bust in Pulaski County

PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. – Two people are in custody after deputies say they found drugs during a routine traffic stop in Pulaski County. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy was patrolling the Shopville area when they noticed a gray passenger car being driven by 44-year-old David Lewis was committing traffic violations. Deputies say the vehicle did not immediately…

Fugitive arrested on drug possession charges in Monroe Co.

MONROE COUNTY, Ky. – A fugitive from another state has been arrested in Monroe County after police responded to drug complaints. Monday, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrived at the 1000 block of C Jones Road following multiple drug-related complaints at an address at this location. After a search of the home, deputies say they found guns, marijuana…

Glasgow police seeking identity of individual in fraud case

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow police are asking for your help to identify an individual in connection with bank fraud. According to the Glasgow Police Department, the person shown above is being sought due to a fraudulent bank transaction. If you have any information, please call 270-651-6165 or 270-651-5151 and speak with detective Andrew Moore.

DEVELOPING: Two-vehicle collision results in multiple injuries in Barren County

CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a collision on Thursday morning. Chief Deputy Mike Houchens says a two-vehicle accident occurred in the 2400 block of Griderville Road. Houchens says the collision has resulted in multiple injuries. KSP Public Affairs Officer Trooper Katan Parker has confirmed that Kentucky State Police will be leading the investigation. Parker…