Author: WNKY Staff

Franklin police searching for missing teen

Source: Franklin Police Department. FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department is asking for assistance to locate a missing teen. According to police, 15-year-old James “Dean” Hunton was last seen at 3 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29. Hunton is described as 5 feet 3 inches tall and 115 pounds with sandy brown hair. If you have any information, message or…

UPDATE: Name of victim released in fatal motorcycle crash in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – New details are now available involving a fatal crash Sunday night in Simpson County. According to a release, the Kentucky State Police Post 3 received information just before 7:30 p.m. about a two-vehicle fatal collision in Franklin. KSP public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker confirmed the fatal wreck occurred near the Flying J Travel Center on Nashville…

Bowling Green police issue safety reminder amid increased vehicle thefts

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department says area law enforcement is seeing an increase in vehicle thefts. This month alone, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office has investigated multiple incidents regarding vehicle break-ins and stolen vehicles in Warren County neighborhoods. RELATED: Deputies investigating vehicle theft from Warren Co. neighborhood Police say you should remove valuables from your vehicle…

2 found dead after landslide in Clay County

CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – Two men are dead after a landslide in Clay County. WKYT reports an initial call to a 911 center came in just after 1 a.m. Friday, but crews were not able to clear the scene until daylight. They say two men were found dead at the scene after they had been digging for coal. Initially,…

Pet of the Weekend: Uggy

It’s now time for your weekend Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust. This weekend, we’d like you to meet Uggy. The shelter says this sweet senior was surrendered once her owner got sick and wants to find her forever home. She is described as a playful and smart furry friend who is good with…

Author Shelli R. Johannes to appear for event at the Capitol

Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Library is welcoming Shelli R. Johannes, author of “Cece Loves Science,” to the Capitol in Bowling Green. According to a release, the installment of their Let’s Read series will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. The library says Johannes has written more…

Lady Toppers close out non-conference play at #16 Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball will return to action on Saturday, Dec. 28 against No. 16/15 Kentucky in Lexington to conclude non-conference play for the 2024-25 season. ABOUT THE TOPS WKU is 9-2 on the season coming into Saturday’s game. It’s the first time the Lady Toppers have started a season with nine wins through the first 11…

Kentucky State Police make arrests in chicken fighting operations

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police has made multiple arrests in a years-long investigation into chicken fighting across eastern Kentucky. According to a release, detective Zachary Bryson with KSP’s Drug Enforcement Special Investigations unit and a task force officer with the Federal Bureau of Investigation led the investigation with collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S….

Deputies investigating vehicle theft from Warren Co. neighborhood

Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating another vehicle theft this week. According to deputies, at around 1:19 a.m. Friday morning, a white 2024 Toyota Camry was stolen from a driveway along the 1000 block of County House Lane in the McLellan Crossings subdivision. The vehicle’s license plate is J1L299. If…

Tops close non-conference slate on the road at Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – WKU men’s basketball (9-3, 0-0 CUSA) closes its non-conference slate of competition this weekend with a road battle at Michigan (9-3, 2-0 B1G) on Sunday, Dec. 29. Tipoff from Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Mich. is set for 7 p.m. CT and will be nationally televised live on the Big Ten Network. The Hilltoppers enter Sunday’s…