Author: WNKY Staff

Glasgow Police Department to host Faith and Blue Block Party

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is hosting a Faith and Blue Block Party on Friday, Oct. 9. The department says the event will last from 10 a.m. to noon at Gorin Park in Glasgow. According to the department, the block party will feature food and drinks, inflatables and games, face painting, police demonstrations and prize giveaways. The community…

TriStar Greenview hosting community event honoring World Spine Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital is inviting the community to sign up for an event honoring World Spine Day. According to Brittany Bennett, director of communications and community engagement for TriStar Greenview, a community breakfast called Rise & Spine will take place Friday, Oct. 16 at 7:30 a.m. at Lost River Cave in the River Burch Room….

Structure fire reported on Old Josh Road in Barren County

Source: Glasgow News 1. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – A structure fire has been reported Wednesday afternoon on Old Josh Road in Barren County, according to Glasgow News 1. The report says as of 3:42 p.m., traffic was backed up on Burkesville Road due to the fire. Drivers should use caution in the area. We will provide additional…

Governor recognizes officers who assisted in catching suspect in Trooper Phillips’ death

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is recognizing all law enforcement officers that assisted to apprehend the suspect in Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips’ death. On Wednesday, during a Team Kentucky update, Beshear named all officers who assisted in this apprehension as this week’s Team Kentucky All-Stars. On Sept. 28, Phillips died in the line of duty during…

Clarksville police seeking tips after reported truck theft from gas station

Source: Clarksville Police Department. CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville Police Department is seeking information after a reported vehicle theft occurred Monday. According to the department, around 11:30 p.m. Monday, a truck was stolen from a Shell gas station at 3090 Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. Authorities say the victim pulled into the gas station, entered the store and noticed a male with…

Hopkinsville firefighters believe phone charger caused early morning fire

Source: Hopkinsville Fire/EMS. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A phone charger is believed to be the cause of an early morning fire in Hopkinsville, according to first responders. In a social media post, Hopkinsville Fire/EMS says shortly before a morning shift change on Wednesday, firefighters were alerted to a fire in a bedroom along Black Oak Lane in Hopkinsville. Fire personnel say…

Franklin police cruiser damaged during man’s arrest, officers say

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Franklin Police Department cruiser is allegedly damaged after the arrest of a local man on Tuesday. According to a uniform citation, Franklin police were dispatched to a fight in progress at a residence on Johnson Street. Authorities say upon arrival, multiple people ran inside of the residence. Police say while approaching the home, 49-year-old Thomas Neal…

Glasgow man charged with drug possession after police respond to possible overdose

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is charged with drug possession after police responded to a possible overdose. According to the Glasgow Police Department, officers responded to the 700 block of East Main Street for a possible overdose Tuesday. GPD says officers located 33-year-old Leathan Gearlds at the scene. Officers say Gearlds “appeared confused and lethargic and was having difficulty…