Author: WNKY Staff

Units respond to structure fire in Munfordville

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – Units responded for a reported structure fire Wednesday in Munfordville. According to Munfordville Fire and Rescue, firefighters responded to the report of a structure fire last night on Lawler Road. Fire officials say initial reports from arriving firefighters stated a two-story structure had visible flames and smoke. Fire and rescue says crews contained the fire with assistance…

3 arrested after man is beaten with a baseball bat

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man has sustained serious injuries after being beaten with a baseball bat. The Bowling Green Police Department responded to Carpenter Court for an assault investigation on Tuesday. A man was found in the street unresponsive with serious injuries and transported for treatment. The report indicated that the man was beaten with a baseball bat. Following…

Laurel County home explodes, woman sustains severe burns

LONDON, Ky. – An explosion rocked a Laurel County home on Wednesday. The East Bernstadt Fire Department responded to an explosion at a home on Glenview Road. At the scene, firefighters discovered the house fully engulfed in flames. Shirley Wynn, 66 of London, sustained severe burns. The burns cover 80% of her body. Wynn was transported to St. Joseph-London Hospital…

Scottsville police searching for local teen

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Scottsville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to find a runaway juvenile. According to police, Frank Jenkins has not been located as of roughly 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Scottsville police chief Darren Tabor says Jenkins was last seen in the north Scottsville area near Cedar Street. If you know his location, contact Scottsville Police Department…

Meredith honors Edmonson County bicentennial at Old Capitol

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Tuesday, Rep. Michael Meredith honored the 200th anniversary of the founding of Edmonson County on the House floor of Kentucky’s Old State Capitol. According to a release by the Kentucky House Majority Caucus, Edmonson County was established by state legislature on January 12, 1825. “It was a great privilege to recognize Edmonson County’s history in such…

Franklin police to host defense class for high school junior, senior girls

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department is hosting a free self-defense class for junior and senior high school girls. On Feb. 22, those who sign up will learn skills from local police officers, including awareness and surroundings, reading body language, defense techniques and strikes and kicks. The deadline to sign up is Friday, Feb. 14. To sign up or…

WKU Tennis match at North Alabama canceled

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The WKU Women’s Tennis match against North Alabama scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 15, has been canceled. The Lady Toppers are now scheduled to return to action on Wednesday, Feb. 19, with a 1 p.m. CT home match against Samford. For all the latest on WKU Women’s Tennis, follow @WKUTennis on Twitter and Instagram.

Kentucky State Police finds stolen vehicle in Cave City

CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it has located a vehicle after it was stolen out of Bowling Green. According to KSP Post 3 public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker, the vehicle was recovered Wednesday morning after it traveled on Interstate 65 out of Bowling Green. The truck reportedly was located at a Shell gas station in…

Road section reopened after tractor-trailer wreck in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Traffic on Scottsville Road in Glasgow was impacted due to an accident Wednesday, authorities say. According to Barren County Sheriff’s Office public information officer Mike Houchens, the collision between two tractor-trailers occurred at 3581 Scottsville Road in Glasgow. Houchens says the road closed but reopened as of 6:30 p.m. Further details have not yet been released. News…

Several indicted in Bowling Green on immigration offenses

BOWLING GREEN and PADUCAH, Ky. – Multiple people have been indicted on immigration offenses in both Bowling Green and Paducah. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, five individuals have been indicted on illegal reentry after deportation or removal. According to the indictments, the following individuals are charged: Julio Rodriguez Aguilar, 33, a citizen of Honduras,…