Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green police release suspect vehicle description in fatal hit-and-run

Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has released further details surrounding a fatal hit-and-run of a bicyclist. Police say it is seeking the public’s help in the investigation of the incident that occurred on Louisville Road. Officers say they responded to a check welfare call for a man lying on the side…

State police investigating officer-involved shooting in Franklin County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Franklin County. KSP says its Critical Incident Response Team was requested by the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a shooting on Saturday at approximately 6:30 am. An investigation by CIRT indicates that two FCSO officers responded to a call regarding a man experiencing a mental health crisis….

Kentucky to honor Carter, Trump

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Flags will be raised to full-staff on Monday. Governor Andy Beshear says all government flags will be raised to full-staff following President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Flags will return to half-staff following the ceremony. The flags will remain half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, January 28 to honor former President Jimmy Carter. Gov. Beshear recommends individuals, businesses and organizations…

Pet of the Day: Pretty Boy

Pretty Boy is available for adoption at the Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society! MEET PRETTY BOY Pretty Boy is a 4-year-old Flat-Coated Retriever who knows he’s handsome, and he’s ready to steal your heart! This charming guy truly is the full package-lovable, friendly, and the perfect companion. Due to being covered in mats, Pretty Boy had to be shaved, but…

Fire destroys elderly woman’s home, kills dog

CANEYVILLE, Ky. – A Caneyville house fire leaves a home destroyed and dog dead. According to report by WNKY News 40 partner K105, the Caneyville and Leitchfield Fire Departments responded to a structure fire at 7 pm on Saturday in the 2400 block of Bowling Green Road (Highway 185). When firefighters arrived, a wood/medal siding structure of the home and…

Allen County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing juvenile

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing juvenile. Deputies and emergency personnel are attempting to locate a missing 13-year-old male. Deputies say the boy walked away from his residence in the area of New Roe Road and Franklin Road. The sheriff’s office requests residence in the area to check security cameras for footage that…

Juvenile killed in Meade County crash

BRANDENBURG, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal collision in Meade County. KSP says it responded to a two-vehicle collision on KY 313 at the entrance to River Ridge Plaza in Brandenburg on Saturday at 11:15 am. According to KSP’s initial investigation, a truck driven by Kevin Owens, 42 of Brandenburg, made a left hand turn from KY…

Mammoth Cave National Park to delay opening on Jan. 19

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. –Mammoth Cave National Park will delay opening the visitor center, cave tours and Green River Ferry until 11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19 due to winter weather conditions. Drivers should use caution if traveling in the park as park crews are actively working to clear roadways. For the most up to date information about the status of…