Author: WNKY Staff

Authorities respond for incident near car rider line in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Scottsville Police Department says one person was taken into investigative custody after an incident near a car rider line on Tuesday. According to police, an individual was reported walking along the road near the car rider line for ACPC/ACIC while in possession of a firearm. The Scottsville Police Department says a school resource officer was immediately…

UPDATE: 1 charged after man dies following fight outside of bar

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is dead and another is behind bars after an alleged altercation outside of a Bowling Green bar. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, officers responded at about 12:15 a.m. Saturday to Dolphie’s Lounge on Scottsville Road for a report of an unresponsive person. Police say upon arrival, they learned a verbal altercation had taken…

WKU Theatre and Dance to perform ‘Henry V’ March 7-10

Source: WKU Department of Theatre and Dance/PCAL. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Next weekend, the Western Kentucky University Department of Theatre and Dance is performing a work by William Shakespeare. “Henry V” will be performed March 7-10 at Russell H. Miller Theatre in the Fine Arts Center at WKU. On March 7, 8 and 10, the show will begin at 7:30…

Glasgow man arrested after being found unconscious in vehicle

GLASGOW, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges after police say he was found unconscious in a vehicle in Glasgow. According to the Glasgow Police Department, officers responded Tuesday to the Shell parking lot on West Main Street to a complaint of a male subject slumped over the steering wheel. Police say upon arrival, they found the vehicle and…

Bowling Green man arrested after indecent exposure near elementary school

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged with indecent exposure after allegedly exposing himself near an elementary school playground. According to a uniform citation with the Bowling Green Police Department, officers responded around 5:51 p.m. Monday to an indecent exposure on West 15th Avenue. Police say a caller stated a man kicked the door of the home…

13 arrested following drug investigation in Christian County

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – Thirteen people are now behind bars thanks to a lengthy investigation from the Christian County Sheriff’s Office. The Anti-Crime Unit says that between Feb. 14 and Feb. 20, authorities arrested 13 suspects on a range of drug and weapon-related charges. Officials say this operation was part of a strategic effort to dismantle networks responsible for flooding…

Powerball ticket worth $150,000 sold in Christian Co.

Source: Kentucky Lottery. CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – A $150,000 winning Powerball ticket has been reported in Christian County. The Kentucky Lottery says the ticket was purchased at Max Fuel Express, 1500 Glass Ave., Hopkinsville, Kentucky. 42240. Monday night’s winning numbers were 10, 11,  34,  59, 68 and Powerball 14. Lottery officials say the winning ticket matched four white ball winning…

Former Fort Campbell soldier sentenced for child sexual abuse material offenses

PADUCAH, Ky. – A former Fort Campbell soldier is facing just over five years in federal prison for receiving and distributing child exploitation material. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, court documents state 24-year-old Brett Nicolas Ellison was sentenced to five years and four months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release….

Scottsville police alert public of found firearm

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Scottsville Police Department is seeking the owner of a found firearm. Police say a citizen located a firearm at approximately 6:30 pm on Monday and notified authorities. The department believes the firearm fell out of a vehicle. Chief Tabor asks the person who may be missing the firearm to call 270.237.3611. Identification of proof will be…

What Could BG Be?: Immigration Resources

As we look toward the future of Bowling Green, we ask what could BG be in 2050? In today’s Community Driven, presented by Innovation Engine, News 40s Michael Ridgeway speaks to community member Htee Dhee Paw about what resources she’d like to see come to immigrants. Weigh in on the community’s ideas at WhatCouldBGBe.com.