Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: State police investigating murder-suicide in Lincoln County

UPDATE: CRAB ORCHARD, Ky. (WKYT) – WKYT reports a third death in this case occurred when Perry died later at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. CRAB ORCHARD, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a murder-suicide in Lincoln County. KSP says it was contacted Thursday evening by Bluegrass 911 for assistance in investigating a shooting on Main Street in Crab…

Man allegedly steals tractor from former employer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man allegedly stole a tractor without a trailer on Thursday. Kentucky State Police says it received information from a Bowling Green business that a former employee allegedly stole a purple Cascadia Freightliner with no trailer. The business owners say the man made an extra key and took the truck. The owners provided the location of…

What Could BG Be?: Building our communities faith

As we look toward the future of Bowling Green, we ask what BG could be like in 2050. In today’s Community Driven, presented by Innovation Engine, News 40s Julie Milam speaks to community member Greg Farrell about where he’d like to see our city’s faith groups in 25 years. To participate in a conversation about your community, visit WhatCouldBGBe.com

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife supports House bill to limit further spread of fatal deer, elk disease

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A bill filed earlier this month could help protect wild deer and elk from chronic wasting disease. According to a release by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife on Thursday, House Bill 700 filed by Rep. Josh Bray and co-sponsored by Rep. David Hale could immediately implement measures acknowledged by the Association of Fish and Wildlife…

Amy Graves, mother of Gabbi Doolin, speaks at conference to prevent child abuse

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A local mother was among the speakers at a United States Secret Service summit aimed at preventing child exploitation. Amy Graves, the mother of Gabbi Doolin, who was brutally killed by a child predator in 2015 near Allen County-Scottsville High School, appeared Thursday to speak to students grades seven through 12 and educators at the Operation Angel…

Road work to impact Logsdon Valley Road in Munfordville

MUNFRDOVILLE, Ky. – Drivers should be aware of ongoing road work in Munfordville. According to the Hart County Road Department, road work is occurring on Logsdon Valley Road through March 7. Officials say the work will span the entire width of the road at times. Drivers are encouraged to use caution in the area.

Bowling Green man found guilty of possession of handgun by convicted felon

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been found guilty of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. According to Commonwealth’s Attorney Kori Beck Bumgarner, Jesse Mitchell, 36, of Bowling Green was found guilty by a Warren County jury on Thursday. This follows evidence from an investigation presented by the Bowling Green Police Department, officials say. According…

Tickets on sale for BRAWA’s Shake Your Paw Ball

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren River Animal Welfare Association is hosting an annual fundraiser, and tickets are on sale now. The annual Shake Your Paw Ball is back on June 7 from 6 to 11 p.m. The event is set to take place at the Cave Area Conference Center, where you can help support the animals of BRAWA and its…

Firefighters respond for fire at Bowling Green Metalforming

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department responded for a reported fire at Bowling Green Metalforming. On Thursday, BGFD public information officer Katie McKee says units responded just before 1:30 p.m. for a piece of machinery that had caught on fire. McKee says firefighters brought the fire under control within 15 minutes, and minor damage resulted from the…

New vegan, vegetarian restaurant to open in downtown Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new restaurant is set to come to downtown Bowling Green. It’s called Vistro Vegan and Vegetarian Fare and will be coming to 935 College St. just off of Fountain Square. While no official opening date has been announced, the business and downtown officials have both teased this restaurant is opening its doors very soon. The…