Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green native mourned after fatal aviation accident

Source: Spencer Arnold memorial page, flyspencer.com.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green native has reportedly died following an aviation accident, according to an online obituary. Thirty-three-year-old Spencer Arnold was raised in Bowling Green, according to his obituary at flyspencer.com. Arnold tragically lost his life due to an aviation accident on Oct. 5, the page states. The page further states, “Spencer…

Glasgow square roads to close Saturday morning for event

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow area drivers should be aware of an upcoming closure in the downtown square. The Glasgow Police Department says on Saturday, Oct. 11, the road around the Glasgow public square will close at 6 a.m. This is due to a car show scheduled in the area.  The car show will last until 2 p.m. that afternoon. The…

Rainfall reportedly blamed for road collapse in Louisville

By Rob Wells/WAVE

Source: WAVE via NBC News Channel Orbit. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Tuesday’s historic rainfall in the Louisville Metro area is being blamed for a very large sinkhole and road collapse. WAVE reports drone images near the entrance to Jackson Schulten’s lawn care service are looking much different now than before Tuesday’s storms. Jackson Schulten, owner of JT’s Lawn Care and…

Warren County traffic impacted due to overturned camper

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Local law enforcement is reporting several lanes are clear on Interstate 65 northbound in Warren County after a camper attached to a truck overturned. Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower confirmed just after 5 p.m. that the scene was clearing and that first responders were slowly opening up traffic. Hightower stated the incident involved a truck with…

Annual Faith & Blue Community Block Party returns on Oct. 10

GLASGOW, Ky. – The annual Faith and Blue Community Block Party is back this Friday, Oct. 10. The Glasgow Police Department invites the community out to Gorin Park in Glasgow for an afternoon of fellowship, fun and family-friendly activities. Meet your local law enforcement, plus look forward to free pizza and beverages while supplies last, face painting, a magic show,…

Bob Ross paintings to be auctioned to support public television

(CNN) – Original artwork by late TV host and painter Bob Ross is set to be auctioned off. Auction house Bonhams says 30 of Ross’ paintings will be sold at various auctions. The first, set for Nov. 11, will feature two pieces – “Home in the Valley” and “Winter’s Peace.” Funds raised will support public television after federal funding cuts….

WKU Basketball Tipoff Luncheon set for Oct. 21

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hilltopper fans are invited to the WKU Basketball Tipoff Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 11:30 a.m. CT inside the Knicely Conference Center on South Campus as the Hilltopper and Lady Topper programs officially tip off the 2025-26 basketball season. This event invites fans, alumni and the local community to celebrate the start of a new…

Russellville Police Department works to solve 35-year-old homicide case

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Police Department is reaching out to the community for answers in a 35-year-old unsolved homicide case. According to a release by the Russellville Police Department, in April of 1990, a shooting occurred between East Third Street and East Fourth Street in Russellville. Authorities say the shooting either took place around 11:55 p.m. on April 26…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted on drug charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is asking for assistance to locate a man in connection with several drug offenses. Authorities say they are seeking 44-year-old Todd Brown on charges of cultivate in marijuana (five plants or more), first offense, drug paraphernalia – buy/possess, trafficking in marijuana (less than 5 pounds), first offense,…

Kentucky man charged after Halloween decorations appear to depict bodies

Story by Leigh Searcy/WLEX

Source: WLEX via NBC News Channel Orbit. STANTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – A Kentucky man is facing charges after his Halloween decorations depicted bodies of local officials. Fifty-eight-year-old Stephan Marcum is in hot water over his Halloween decorations. On Saturday, law enforcement received complaints about a display that appeared to show fake body bags hanging in Marcum’s front yard. Police…