Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green man faces increased charge in bar altercation death

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing an increased charge following a death resulting from an altercation outside of an area bar. According to court records, 37-year-old Timmy Ray Cowles is now facing a charge of second-degree manslaughter following a death that occurred after an altercation outside of Dolphie’s Lounge in February. Cowles was originally charged with…

Publix announces lease on store location in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Publix Super Markets, Inc. is announcing a lease on a store location in Bowling Green. According to associates with the company, the store will be located at the northeast corner of Nashville Road and Dillard Road. “We are excited to continue our growth across Kentucky with our first location in Bowling Green,” said media relations manager…

Two men indicted on burglary charges in Butler County

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – Two men are facing several charges, including burglary and engaging in organized crime. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, 38-year-old Joseph W. Thomas was arrested on an indictment warrant out of Butler County charging him with two counts of second-degree burglary, third-degree burglary, two counts of theft by unlawful taking (more than $1,000, less…

Bowling Green man charged with DUI after car hits tree

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged with driving under the influence following a crash. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched around 3:51 p.m. Sunday to the 2100 block of Boiling Springs Road for a single-vehicle collision. Deputies say upon arrival, it was apparent the driver, identified as 22-year-old Caleb Weemoff…

Logan Co. man charged following pursuit

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges, including assault of a police officer, following a pursuit in Russellville. According to a uniform citation, the Russellville Police Department observed a vehicle traveling on North Main Street in Russellville around 11:11 p.m. on Saturday. Police say the vehicle then ran a red traffic light at an intersection. Officers say they…

Man found guilty of sex crimes in Edmonson, Warren counties

EDMONSON, WARREN COUNTIES, Ky. – A former horseback riding trainer is now facing several decades in prison for sex crimes in Edmonson and Warren counties. According to Kori Beck Bumgarner, commonwealth’s attorney, 48-year-old Bobby Joe “BJ” Bishop of Rocky Hill has been found guilty of first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor, victim less than 16, promoting a sexual performance by…

Wanted man served two warrants, allegedly possessed illegal drugs

GLASGOW, Ky. – A wanted man was arrested on drug possession charges in Glasgow. Glasgow Police Major Terry Flatt says officers responded to a home on Bowen Avenue about serving a warrant. Flatt says officers located Abram W. Clover, 20, and determined he had active warrants for arrest. Officers say Clover possessed suspected methamphetamine and a syringe. Clover was arrested…

Butler County road set for long-term closure

BUTLER COUNTY – A Butler County road is set for a long-term closure. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 reports that a project to replace a drainage structure on KY 1153, Sandy Creek Road over Grassy Lick Creek, located in southern Butler County, is expected to close the road for three weeks. The closure is expected to begin on Monday,…

Bowling Green man faces drug charges following traffic stop

CADIZ, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged with drug trafficking following a traffic stop in Trigg County. According to a uniform citation by the Trigg County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop on Canton Road Thursday for a vehicle with only one taillight illuminated. Deputies say the driver was identified as 43-year-old William Anderson of Bowling Green….