Author: WNKY Staff

Kentucky State Police sexual assault investigation team receives $172,000 in federal grant funding

May 7, 2026

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Andy Beshear announced the Kentucky State Police will receive more than $172,000 in federal grant funding to support sexual offense investigations. According to a release, the federal funding, originating from the Bureau of Justice Assistance, will enhance the KSP Sexual Assault Kit Initiative’s work to analyze sexual assault kits and DNA testing to identify suspects. The…

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Attorney General Coleman signs executive order suspending gas tax

May 7, 2026

WNKY Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman signed Governor Andy Beshear’s executive order to freeze the state gas tax on Thursday. “I’m proud to help Kentucky families keep more money in their pocket,” said AG Coleman. On Tuesday, AG Coleman issued the following statement in response to the executive order. “Of course, Kentuckians should have lower gas prices. But…

Bowling Green man arrested on criminal mischief, drug charges in Edmonson County

May 7, 2026

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CHALYBEATE, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing criminal mischief and drug charges following an incident in Edmonson County Monday. According to a uniform citation, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1875 Wingfield Church Road to a report of a woman saying an unknown man was sitting on her porch and under a tree. When deputies arrived, they…

AKFA Aluminum Solutions breaks ground on first U.S. manufacturing facility in Bowling Green

May 7, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – AFKA Aluminum Solutions, an aluminum manufacturing company, broke ground on its first U.S. facility on Thursday morning. According to the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, the groundbreaking marks a milestone in the Uzbekistani manufacturer’s operations in the United States. AFKA is the first Uzbekistan-based company to operate in the United States. The aluminum manufacturing company…

Kentucky woman charged after allegedly giving her child a tattoo

May 7, 2026

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COLUMBIA, Ky. – A Wayne County woman is facing an assault charge after allegedly giving a child a tattoo. According to a uniform citation, Kentucky State Police troopers responded to a child abuse complaint at 230 Bridgepoint Circle in Columbia on May 4. Troopers located 27-year-old Brook McDaniel and her 22-month-old child. An allegation was made that McDaniel had given…

Warren County Sheriff’s Office announces next traffic safety checkpoint date

May 7, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office released the date for the next active traffic safety checkpoint Thursday. Sheriff Brett Hightower says the checkpoint will be active on May 22 between 8:30 pm and 12:00 am at four possible locations. 9200 Block Nashville Road 6000 Block Cemetery Road 2000 Block Richardsville Road 8000 Block Smiths Grove Scottsville Road…

Muhlenberg County man charged with drug possession in Ohio County

May 7, 2026

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ROCKPORT, Ky. – A Muhlenberg County man is charged with drug possession in Ohio County. According to the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on Main Street in Rockport Wednesday evening. Deputies located suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, and related drug paraphernalia during the search. 35-year-old Thomas Richie, of Central City, was arrested and was lodged…

Five local students named winners in KDA’s annual poster and essay contest

May 7, 2026

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell announced the winners of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) annual Poster and Essay Contest Thursday. The theme for this year’s contest is “Bluegrass Roots, Agriculture Strong,” honoring the Commonwealth’s nickname. Shell says the KDA received 711 entries from across the state. The winning entrants each receive a $100 awards Kentucky Agriculture…

Warren County set to receive $108 million in state investments

May 7, 2026

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Senate President Pro-Tempore David Givens, R-Greensburg, Senate Majority Whip Mike Wilson, R-Bowling Green, and Senate Majority Floor Leader Max Wise, R-Campbellsville announced $108 million in state investments for Warren County, according to a release. Breakdown of Investments: House Bill (HB) 900 included $50.5 million for one of Kentucky’s most densely populated counties Western Kentucky University is set…

Hilltoppers Fall to Colonels on Wednesday

May 6, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball (26-23) fell to EKU (13-36) 5-3 on Wednesday evening at Nick Denes Field. HOW IT HAPPENED Austin Haller led off the game with a base hit. After two outs were recorded, Kyle Hayes walked and Cael Frost picked up where he left off over the weekend and logged an RBI single to score Haller…