Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: Man allegedly steals truck in Bowling Green, arrested in Cave City

CAVE CITY, Ky. – An Indianapolis man allegedly stole a business truck Wednesday. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded at 9:11 a.m. to the Shell gas station on Duntov Way regarding a stolen vehicle. Police say the victim stated the individual drove off in the vehicle and had gotten out of a black Pontiac G6….

UPDATE: 1 fatality reported after Barren Co. house fire

GLASGOW, Ky. – One person is dead following a house fire in Barren County. According to Barren County coroner Tim Gibson, a house fire occurred Thursday on Coral Hill Halfway Road. The initial call came in to the 911 center at 8:47 a.m., according to Gibson. Gibson confirmed the victim has been identified as 71-year-old James Lane. News 40 will…

Bowling Green man charged with attempted kidnapping of adult

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges, including attempted kidnapping. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Wednesday just after 10:30 a.m. to the 2300 block of Tomblinson Way for a disturbance. Police say upon arrival, they made contact with two women. According to police, one woman stated she had gotten…

WKU continues preseason tour in Alabama

TROY, Ala. — After opening the 2025 season in Georgia, the Hilltoppers return to Alabama to play in the Trojan Classic hosted by Troy. TOURNAMENT INFO Location: Troy Softball Complex Southeast Missouri February 14 9 a.m. CT Live Stats Eastern Illinois February 14 11:30 a.m. CT Live Stats February 15 11:30 a.m. CT Live Stats Troy February 15 5:30 p.m….

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College students excel in Microsoft Office Specialist certification

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College has announced the achievements of its students and educators in the Microsoft Office Specialist certification program. During the Fall Qualifier of the 2024 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship, SKYCTC students demonstrated their exceptional proficiency, securing top placements in Kentucky. Notably, Paris Carlson and Brooke Stinson earned first place in…

Units respond to structure fire in Munfordville

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – Units responded for a reported structure fire Wednesday in Munfordville. According to Munfordville Fire and Rescue, firefighters responded to the report of a structure fire last night on Lawler Road. Fire officials say initial reports from arriving firefighters stated a two-story structure had visible flames and smoke. Fire and rescue says crews contained the fire with assistance…

3 arrested after man is beaten with a baseball bat

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man has sustained serious injuries after being beaten with a baseball bat. The Bowling Green Police Department responded to Carpenter Court for an assault investigation on Tuesday. A man was found in the street unresponsive with serious injuries and transported for treatment. The report indicated that the man was beaten with a baseball bat. Following…

Laurel County home explodes, woman sustains severe burns

LONDON, Ky. – An explosion rocked a Laurel County home on Wednesday. The East Bernstadt Fire Department responded to an explosion at a home on Glenview Road. At the scene, firefighters discovered the house fully engulfed in flames. Shirley Wynn, 66 of London, sustained severe burns. The burns cover 80% of her body. Wynn was transported to St. Joseph-London Hospital…

Scottsville police searching for local teen

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Scottsville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance to find a runaway juvenile. According to police, Frank Jenkins has not been located as of roughly 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. Scottsville police chief Darren Tabor says Jenkins was last seen in the north Scottsville area near Cedar Street. If you know his location, contact Scottsville Police Department…