Author: WNKY Staff

Wanted Tennessee man arrested on DUI charges in Hart County

BONNIEVILLE, Ky. – A wanted Tennessee man is behind bars on charges related to driving under the influence in Hart County. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police Post 3 dispatch received a 911 call reporting a reckless driver on Interstate 65 northbound early Sunday morning. Troopers say the caller stated a black pickup truck almost struck her…

Deputies searching for Barren County teen

Source: Barren County Sheriff’s Office. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance to find a missing teen. According to authorities on Monday, deputies are working to locate Tabitha Gamel. If you know Gamel’s whereabouts, contact the Barren County Sheriff’s Office at 270-651-2771 or your local police department. To contact after hours, call dispatch at at 270-651-5151….

The Medical Center at Russellville awarded Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Medical Center at Russellville has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification. According to a release Monday by Med Center health, The Medical Center at Russellville recently underwent a rigorous onsite review. The Joint Commission evaluated compliance with certification standards…

South-Central Kentucky Drug Task Force destroys marijuana in Simpson County

SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – The South-Central Kentucky Drug Task Force is confirming it has destroyed $32,000 worth of marijuana plants found in Simpson County. According to a release, agents responded to Minnicks Johnson Road the Prices Mill community in Simpson County Friday following a complaint regarding possible marijuana cultivation. Authorities say they initiated an investigation, leading to the discovery of…

Cave City councilwoman involved in serious crash

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Cave City councilwoman Leticia Cline and Mike Wolfe of “American Pickers” were involved in a serious car accident on Friday evening. Cline shared the details on her Facebook page Monday morning. While Wolfe was taken by an ambulance, Cline was flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Cline says she has severe fractures in her lower jaw,…

Ole 60: The Ultimate New Year’s Eve Celebration to take place Dec. 31

Source: The Eric Group. OWENSBORO, Ky. – Ole 60 is bringing a one-of-a-kind concert celebration to Owensboro Sportscenter on Wednesday, Dec. 31. It’s not too early to plan how to ring in the near year, and this December, you can spend it at Ole 60’s final stop on its United States tour. According to a release by The Eric Group, the…

New York Times Bestselling Author Lauren Tarshis to visit the Capitol

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Warren County Public library is welcoming New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis to the Capitol on Monday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. According to the library, Tarshis will share insights from her newest release, “I Survived the Dust Bowl.” To celebrate her appearance, the library is giving away 500 copies of the book at…

Warren County Fire battles barn fire

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An early morning barn fire broke out Sunday. According to the Warren County Fire Department System, volunteer firefighters from Woodburn, Browning, Plano and Alvaton responded to a barn fire at 1 a.m. on Richpond Rockfield Road. Crews located a 30’ x 30’ hay barn fully involved in flames. Firefighters deployed multiple handlines, and crews used gas-powered…

Man charged with murder after body found at McCreary County home

STEARNS, Ky. – Further details are now available surrounding a murder investigation in McCreary County. Daniel A. Kearney, 39, of Stearns is currently charged with murder, abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and second-degree cruelty to animals. This follows a call from the McCreary County Sheriff’s Office to the Kentucky State Police regarding a missing person investigation involving…

UPDATE: Victim identified in fatal Warren County shooting

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting in Warren County on Saturday. Sheriff Brett Hightower says one person is dead after a shooting incident at the 200 block of East Heights Avenue in Bowling Green that occurred just after noon. The victim has since been identified as 27-year-old Tyreque Rasean Morrison of Bowling…