Author: WNKY Staff

WKU commencements to impact traffic Friday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University will host its winter commencements on Friday. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says motorists should expect heavy traffic on Friday as WKU hosts winter commencements. The comments will take place throughout the day starting at 8 am. Motorists can expect extra traffic near McNeill Elementary School and Creason Street. The cabinet has placed…

KSP, Louisville police solve 2005 sexual assault cold case

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police and Louisville Metro Police Department say a 2005 sexual assault cold case has been solved. KSP says a female victim, 17, stated she had been kidnapped at gunpoint and raped on January 11, 2005. A rape kit was performed and DNA evidence was collected. No DNA matches were found in the Combined DNA…

Units respond to reported structure fire in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Units responded Wednesday evening for a reported structure fire on the 700 block of Muirfield Circle in Bowling Green. Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department chief Bob Skipper says the incident involved a small fire in the home’s bathroom. Skipper confirmed one person was treated on scene for minor injuries. Further details have not been released at this…

Blood drive to be hosted at Bowling Green Police Department

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is partnering with the American Red Cross to help save lives on Dec. 16. Join the community drive in the meeting room at BGPD headquarters at 911 Kentucky Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. While there, you can help by providing the critical resource of a blood donation. To schedule…

Local Kentucky State Police post honors fallen troopers

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is honoring its fallen brothers. KSP public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker shared the photo above on social media today as troopers visited the grave sites of fallen troopers from the Post 3 area.. Blue wreaths were placed at each grave as a way to honor each trooper.  

Kentucky man wanted in connection to fatal collision captured in Memphis

CLARKSVILLE, Ky. – A Kentucky man wanted in connection to a fatal crash has been captured. The Clarksville Police Department says it received an anonymous tip on the whereabouts of Daryl Ingram, 65 of Oak Grove. Ingram was taken into custody in Memphis on Wednesday morning. Clarksville police coordinated the tip that led to the arrest of Ingram with a…

Bowling Green Independent Schools names director of alternative programs and safety

Source: Bowling Green Independent School District. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Superintendent Gary Fields has announced the appointment of Delvagus Jackson as the new director of alternative programs and safety for Bowling Green Independent Schools. According to the district, Jackson will lead districtwide educational and safety initiatives, supervising teachers and staff in several areas, including Home Hospital and Second Opportunity district…

Russellville Rural Fire Department celebrates staff members

Source: Russellville Rural Fire Department. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Rural Fire Department is recognizing the hard work and dedication of its staff. Russellville Rural says it honored several of its staff members during its annual Christmas dinner on Tuesday, bringing both local heroes and their families together. Fire officials say battalion chief David Browning won the Hose and Helmet…

Man wanted in Georgia arrested in Park City

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A wanted man out of Georgia has been apprehended in Barren County on Wednesday. According to a release by Barren County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy Mike Houchens, deputies were dispatched around 2:18 p.m. to a domestic incident in the parking lot of the Park City Shell Mart. Authorities say a male subject fled the scene on…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted on terroristic threatening charge

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is asking for help to locate a man wanted on multiple charges, including terroristic threatening. Troopers say Christopher G. Bishop, 57, is wanted on charges of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, terroristic threatening and possession of a controlled substance. The agency says Bishop may…