Author: WNKY Staff

Lane closure scheduled for portion of U.S. 31-W Bypass on Thursday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Bowling Green Municipal Utilities will temporarily close the right-turn lane from the northbound U.S. 31-W Bypass to eastbound KY 234 (Fairview Avenue) on Thursday morning. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Three, the lane is expected to be closed from 3:30 a.m. to approximately 7 a.m. BGMU worked early Wednesday morning installing another utility pole…

The Salvation Army of Bowling Green to honor local community leaders

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – National Salvation Army Week is around the corner, and The Salvation Army of Bowling Green is highlighting its impact in the community while announcing its upcoming Champions of Hope Luncheon. According to the Salvation Army, Salvation Army Week is May 11-17, a time to recognize its “commitment to meeting human needs without discrimination.” Locally, The Salvation…

UPDATE: Wanted man now in custody on drug trafficking charges following police investigation

UPDATE (5/6/26) – Logan County Sheriff Stephen Stratton says Brandon Fuston, who was at large, turned himself in to authorities on Wednesday. Fuston was booked into the Logan County Jail on a $5,000 cash bond. —- LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Logan County/Russellville Narcotics Unit conducted a long-term investigation that resulted in five individuals being indicted by a Logan County…

Warren County Public Library Board of Trustees names Alex Love as executive director

Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Warren County Public Library Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Alex Love as executive director of the Warren County Public Library, effective immediately. According to the library, Love has served as WCPL’s interim director since January 2026 and will continue leading the organization’s operations, programs and strategic initiatives…

UPDATE: Body of retired special forces veteran who allegedly shot wife found

UPDATE (5/6/26) – According to a social media post, the Stewart County Sheriff’s Office SWAT and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation located the body of Craig Berry. Authorities say Berry shot his wife during a domestic dispute. Berry was the subject of a manhunt. The post states that the initial investigation shows that Berry died due to a self-inflicted gunshot…

BGMU announces scheduled power outage for neighborhood

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Municipal Utilities announced a scheduled power outage for a Bowling Green neighborhood on Wednesday. According to a release, BGMU crews will replace an electric pole in the area of Walnut Creek Court and Walnut Creek Drive starting at 10 pm on Thursday, May 7. BGMU says residents can expect the power outage to last…

T.J. Samson receives “A” grade from national nonprofit for patient safety

GLASGOW, Ky. – A national nonprofit has awarded a local hospital the highest grade for patient safety. According to a release, T.J. Samson Community Hospital was awarded the Leapfrog Group’s “A” Hospital Safety Grade for the sixth consecutive grading round. Leapfrog is a national nonprofit watchdog that focuses on patient safety. The award designates T.J. Samson as a “Straight A”…

Woman allegedly throws kitten into Humane Society for Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A woman allegedly threw a kitten into the Humane Society for Logan County, according to a social media post by the shelter. On Wednesday, rescuers updated the post, stating the woman had been identified, and the “matter has been discussed.” The humane society stated the individual had entered the shelter on a day it was closed…

Columbia man charged with DUI, drug offenses following harassment complaint

COLUMBIA, Ky. – An Adair County man is facing drug and driving under the influence charges. According to the Columbia Police Department, officers responded to a local business to a harassment complaint on the evening of May 3. Officers arrested 38-year-old Andrew R. White, of Columbia, at the scene. White is charged with driving on a DUI-suspended license, second offense,…

Princeton police searching for wanted sex offender

PRINCETON, Ky. – The Princeton Police Department is searching for a wanted sex offender. PPD says Jeffery Allen Dunkerson is wanted for failure to comply with the sex offender registry, second or greater offense. Authorities believe Dunkerson may be in the Pricenton and Caldwell areas. Dunkerson also has connections to the Henderson area. Information can be provided to the Princeton…