Author: WNKY Staff

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted on flagrant non-support charge

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is searching for a man on a flagrant non-support charge. According to KSP, Vernon “Keith” White, 46, is currently wanted by law enforcement. White is described as 6 feet tall, 235 pounds and balding with brown hair and brown eyes. If you have information on White’s location,…

Honduran national indicted on charges of illegal re-entry and firearm possession in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Honduran national, removed from the United States on two occasions, is facing illegal re-entry and firearm possession charges. The Western District of Kentucky says an indictment shows that Alexis Pinto-Mejia, 38, of Honduras, was charged with possessing a firearm on February 25, 2024, in Warren County. Pinto-Mejia was illegally and unlawfully in the United States….

Traffic stop leads to drug charges for Glasgow woman

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow woman is charged with drug possession. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says an officer conducted a traffic stop on Myrtle Street on Tuesday. The vehicle’s rear license plate was not illuminated. Flatt says Rita Webb, 62, of Glasgow, consented to a vehicle search. The arresting officer says a plastic baggie containing…

T.J. Regional Health warns community about scam

GLASGOW, Ky. – Officials with T.J. Regional Health are warning people of an ongoing scam. They say patients are being asked to respond to a text message, asking you for more information on scheduling a personalized demo in exchange for a $100 gift card. The scammer alleges that the session is purely informational with no commitment required. Hospital officials say…

FEMA disaster recovery center reopens in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A disaster recovery center is back open in Simpson County. There, you can sit down one-on-one with a FEMA specialist at a disaster recovery center. This has been re-opened for anyone impacted by recent flooding. Operational hours are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. More disaster recovery centers will continue to open in the…

Southern Kentucky Floral Exchange to host soft opening on April 10

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Southern Kentucky Floral Exchange officially opens its doors this Thursday in downtown Bowling Green. Located at 348 College St. at Unit 120, the business says it will serve as a “collaborative marketplace” with over 20 specialty cut flower farms from across south-central Kentucky. This soft opening celebration will show the variety of fresh-cut flowers, as…

Elliott County man allegedly loaded sexually explicit images of juveniles to social media account

MOREHEAD, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a man on child sexual abuse charges. KSP says its Electronic Crime Branch interviewed and arrested Andrew Demmon, 25, on charges related to child sexual abuse material possession. The charges were made in an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) investigation. The KSP Electronic Crime Branch says Demmon uploaded sexually explicit images…

KSP provides free safety programs for high schools

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is providing free teen safety programs for any school in Kentucky. The programs will be offered through June 1. According to KSP, they will include distracted driving, impaired driving and seat belt safety with hands-on educational resources. In addition, a trooper in uniform will provide sessions that include training tools such as a…

Attorney general encourages Kentuckians to delete 23andMe data

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Russell Coleman has issued a consumer alert and is encouraging Kentuckians to protect their genetic data after 23andme’s bankruptcy announcement. According to officials, 23andMe collects and analyzes people’s genetic code and uses those DNA samples for multiple purposes, including helping people trace their ancestry and find personal health risks. The company, which filed for bankruptcy…

2025 Aviation Summer Camps registration opens for local airport

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport will be hosting the annual Aviation Summer Camps in conjunction with the Aviation Museum of Kentucky. This will last from July 7 through July 10, according to a release by the airport. This year, there will be two camps – the Jim and Jan Bohannon Aviation Summer Camp from July…