Author: WNKY Staff

NWS Louisville preliminary results show 2 tornadoes in Breckinridge Co.

Source: Breckinridge County Emergency Management. BRECKINRIDGE COUNTY, Ky. – The National Weather Service Louisville says preliminary results show two tornadoes touched down in Breckinridge County Sunday night into Monday morning. According to NWS Louisville, an EF-0 that reached 85 miles per hour and an EF-1 that reached 100 mph touched down in Breckinridge County. The results are from damage surveys…

Bowling Green police to conduct traffic safety checkpoint on July 3

Photo credit: Bowling Green Police DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department says it will be conducting a traffic safety checkpoint on Friday, July 3. According to a social media post by the agency, the checkpoint will last from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. in the 800 block of Lovers Lane. Traffic safety checkpoints are utilized by law…

Multiple injured in Whitley County crash, 3 flown to hospital

Source: Goldbug Fire Rescue. WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. – Three people were flown for treatment following a crash in Whitley County on Saturday. According to a social media post, around 11:30 a.m. CST, the Goldbug Fire Department and Williamsburg Fire Department responded as mutual aid to a three-vehicle crash around the 2000 block of Kentucky Highway 92 west. First responders say…

Clarksville man reports $28K fraudulently withdrawn from bank, police seeking suspect

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – The Clarksville Police Department says it is investigating an identity theft and fraud case that occurred earlier this month. According to a social media post by the police department, on June 6, a victim reported approximately $28,000 was withdrawn from his bank account through three separate fraudulent transactions. Authorities say surveillance video was obtained showing a male…

Lock and Dam 5 boat ramp reopens in Warren County

Photo source: Kentucky Fish and WildlifeFRANKFORT, Ky. – The Lock and Dam 5 boat ramp on the Green River is now open. According to a release, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, with support from Warren County, restored the ramp that provides access for motorized watercraft and paddlecraft. The ramp was closed when Lock and Dam 5 was…

Dr. Tyler Ghee named new principal of Warren County Area Technology Center

Source: Warren County Area Technology CenterWARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Dr. Tyler Ghee has been named the new principal of the Warren County Area Technology Center. According to a social media post, Ghee’s “passion for student success, educational leadership and workforce development aligns perfectly with the mission of Warren ATC.” The technology center also stated it would like to thank Daryl Woods…

Couple charged after reported theft of French bulldog in Nashville

Middle photos courtesy of Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Background courtesy of Canva. NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Two people are behind bars after allegedly stealing a French bulldog in Nashville, Tennessee. According to a release by the Nashville Metropolitan Police Department, 28-year-old Errick Mayfield was arrested last week after the alleged theft occurred in April. Police say the dog, named Bella, was…

Duncan Hines Days generates estimated $2.25 million in Warren Co.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s official – this year’s Duncan Hines Days brought thousands of attendees to multiple events, bringing an economic boost to Warren County. According to a Duncan Hines Days Community Impact Report released on Tuesday, an estimate of at least 14,300 people attended at least one of the 24 events that took place throughout the county. Duncan…

BGPD major graduates from FBI National Academy

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Major Geoff Gleitz, of the Bowling Green Police Department, graduated from the FBI National Academy Session 298 this month. According to BGPD, Maj. Gleitz participated in the 10-week professional course, which develops law enforcement leaders from across the world, in Quantico, Virginia. Maj. Gleitz also competed in the Yellow Brick Road, a renowned fitness challenge within…

Bowling Green man charged with sexual extortion, additional offenses involving minor

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges, including sexual extortion. According to a uniform citation, police responded to a Bowling Green residence on June 7 regarding a delayed sex offense. Authorities say a caller stated concerning messages had been located on a child’s phone. Police say the caller further stated the messages were sexual in…