Author: WNKY Staff

Barren-Metcalfe Communications Center accepting bids for work stations

GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren-Metcalfe Communications Center will receive bids for the purchase and installation of new consoles/work stations. This will be at the communicationa center at 118 E. Washington St. in Glasgow. A bid package containing the application, instructions and data can be found at the BMECC on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also request a…

UPDATE: 1 flown after rollover crash on I-165 in Warren County

UPDATE (March 14, 12:30 pm): Kentucky State Police issued a release on this accident on Friday. On Wednesday, KSP says it responded to an injury collision just after 3 pm at the 4-mile marker on northbound I-165. KSP’s initial investigation indicates a vehicle driven by Emma Valles, 54, of Bowling Green, was entering I-165 northbound from Russellville Road. Valles’ vehicle…

Hart County Farmers’ Market seeking support

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – Right now, you can support the Hart County Farmers’ Market as they’re asking the community for support. The Hart County Farmers’ Market is eligible for the Kentucky Double Dollars Program. Kentucky Double Dollars allows limited resource customers at farmers’ markets to get extra funds to purchase Kentucky-grown farm products. If you donate, officials say you can get…

Local viral influencer, country artist teaming up with Dolly Parton

Photo source: Daniel Lawson Music on FacebookBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local recording artist is teaming up with a country music icon. Daniel Lawson, a viral influence and country artist, is releasing his latest single “What You Need” on Friday. “Sometimes, we chase after the wrong things, but real love isn’t about the fleeting thrill —it’s about something deeper and…

Caverna Independent Schools to host event teaching dangers of social media

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – Caverna Independent Schools is partnering with Cyber Safe Schools to teach the dangers of social media. The district says an expert will be teaching various topics, including sextortion, cyber bullying and much more during an event Monday, March 31. The meeting is free and will last from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Caverna High School…

WKU police investigating after report of phone taped in bathroom

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University police are investigating after they say a phone was allegedly found taped in a dorm bathroom. According to WKU Police Department chief Mitchell Walker, officers responded March 8 around 8 p.m. to the second floor of Regents Hall. Walker says police received a complaint about a cell phone that had fallen after it…

Units respond after vehicle spreads fire to neighboring vehicle in Warren Co.

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A vehicle fire occurred early this morning in Warren County. The Woodburn Fire Department and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office got the call to respond to the 1200 block of Wintercress Lane around 2 a.m. Friday morning after callers reported a vehicle on fire rolling down the street. Approximately two minutes later, dispatchers advised the vehicle…

Tennessee man facing drug, firearm charges in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Tennessee man is facing drug and illegal gun possession charges in Scottsville. The Scottsville Police Department says it conducted a traffic stop on a truck for a violation on Friday evening. The vehicle’s driver is Jerry Wooten, 33, of Westmoreland, Tennessee. Police said Wooten had marijuana, suspected methamphetamine, and a firearm. Wooten is a convicted felon….

Woman arrested on trespassing, drug charges in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A woman allegedly possessed drugs during trespassing incident. Glasgow Police Department Pubic Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says the department received a trespassing complaint on Thursday. Officers responded to East Main Street and contacted Sharon West, 47. The officers say West acknowledged she was given a trespass notice. West was searched, and police said they found drug…