Author: WNKY Staff

Second man sentenced in two-man fentanyl distribution case

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Warren County man has been sentenced to federal prison for fentanyl distribution. The United States Attorney’s Office of Western District of Kentucky says Faisl Alzharani, 27 of Bowling Green, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison followed by 5 years of supervised release for his involvement in a two-man fentanyl distribution operation. The sentencing…

Two men charged with manslaughter in Franklin overdose death

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Two men are charged with manslaughter after an individual suffered a fentanyl overdose. The South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force says the Franklin Police Department responded to a call to 512 North High Street for a reported death on August 4, 2024. A preliminary investigation shows the death is a result of fentanyl use. The task force…

Logan County superintendent issues statement after incident at Lewisburg School

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Logan County superintendent Dan Costellow has released a statement following an incident at Lewisburg Elementary School on Wednesday. Costellow shared the following message to school families: “I am writing to inform you about an incident that occurred today at Lewisburg School. Our top priority is the safety and well-being of all students and staff, and we…

Bowling Green man charged with DUI, drug trafficking

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges, including driving under the influence, in Bowling Green on Tuesday. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department observed a blue minivan traveling southbound around 5:30 p.m. on Adams Street at Veterans Memorial Lane. Police say they observed the minivan slowly swerve from the right lane to the…

SKYCTC honors first graduating class of Medical Laboratory Technology Program

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College graduates are celebrating a milestone achievement following their pinning ceremony as the first graduating class of its Medical Laboratory Technology program. According to a release by SKYCTC, their MLT program gives students the academic and applied science education required to become medical laboratory professionals. SKYCTC says these professionals “play a…

Glasgow Christmas Parade to impact traffic

GLASGOW, Ky. – Drivers in the Glasgow area should be prepared for some traffic impacts from the upcoming Glasgow Christmas Parade on Saturday. According to major Terry Flatt, public information officer with the Glasgow Police Department, the parade is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. The route is set to start on Columbia Avenue at Glasgow High School before traveling…

Toys for Tots announces North Pole distribution dates

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Toys for Tots Southern Kentucky announced its North Pole distribution dates on Wednesday. USMC Toys for Tots Coordinator Janel Doyle says the distribution dates will happen on the first three Saturdays of December (7, 14, and 21). Doyle says families will pick up toys donated by the community from 9:00 am until 10:30 am at 1040…

Glasgow police arrest two women allegedly in possession of meth

Pictured Left to Right: Abner, AustinGLASGOW, Ky. – Two women are facing drug possession charges after a traffic stop in Glasgow. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says an officer conducted a traffic safety stop on North Race Street on Tuesday. An officer made contact with the driver, Wynter Austin, 42 of Glasgow. Austin gave consent to…

Footprints in snow lead to burglary arrest of Glasgow man

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is charged with burglary and criminal mischief after an incident at Weldon Park. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Office Major Terry Flat says the department responded to reports of a burglary at a building at the park overnight on Tuesday. Officers say the building door was damaged and a toolbox had been stolen. After…

2 dead following collision in Lyon County

EDDYVILLE, Ky. – Two people are dead and another is being treated for serious injuries after a crash in Lyon County on Tuesday. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a report of a four-vehicle collision near the 42 mile-marker on Interstate 24 in Lyon County. Authorities say during a preliminary investigation, they found that a 2000 Honda Passport…