Author: WNKY Staff

Man arrested after wreck in front of Rusty’s Lakeside Pub

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One man is behind bars after a wreck in front of Rusty’s Lakeside Pub on Thursday. According to a uniform citation, the Allen County Sheriff’s Department responded Thursday afternoon to the 10000 block of New Glasgow Road near the local business regarding a collision with possible injuries. Authorities say upon arrival, they observed a commercial vehicle off…

Bowling Green man arrested following standoff, charged with burglary and sexual abuse

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged after a standoff with police Thursday. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to Loop Street at approximately 2:17 pm to a complaint of a man breaking into a residence and sexually assaulting a victim. The victim told police that the suspect, 39-year-old Alberto Vazquez-Hernandez, of…

Hot Rods outlast Drive in 9-8 slugfest in Greenville

Greenville, South Carolina – Nathan Flewelling and Tony Santa Maria both went deep, while the Bowling Green Hot Rods (9-3) tied a franchise record with eight steals in a game, in a 9-8 win in an offensive marathon against the Greenville Drive (3-9) on Thursday at Fluor Field in Greenville, South Carolina. After two scoreless innings to start the game,…

Lexington officer remains ‘in critical condition’ after injury during traffic stop

Source: Lexington Police Department./ Background image: Canva. LEXINGTON, Ky. – Authorities are providing an update after a Lexington officer was seriously injured during a traffic stop on Tuesday. According to the Lexington Police Department, on Tuesday around 10:43 p.m., officer Kevin Van Wert conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for moving violations at a Meijer Gas Station on Ruccio…

2 transported after reported rollover crash on I-165 south

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple agencies are on scene of a reported rollover crash Thursday near the nine-mile marker of Interstate 165 south. According to Barren River Fire chief Tracy Curtis, two people were transported by EMS to a hospital in unknown condition. We will provide additional details as they are released. Our crew says traffic is backed up in…

Deputies respond to motorcycle wreck on Plano Road

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported motorcycle wreck Thursday afternoon. According to Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower, the collision between a motorcycle and vehicle occurred off of Plano Road. Hightower says the collision involved non-life-threatening injuries and transport to a local hospital. Further details have not been released at this time.

Household Hazardous Waste Day: what you need to know to participate safely

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County’s Division of Stormwater Management will be partnering with multiple businesses on April 25 to provide local families with environmentally friendly ways to remove hazardous waste around their homes. This event will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 999 Lauren Avery Drive. Household Hazardous Waste can easily be found in items such…

Small plane makes emergency landing in Lexington

Source: LEX 18 via NBC News Channel Orbit. LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – A small plane made an emergency landing in Lexington on Thursday afternoon. According to a report by LEX 18, the landing happened in a field, with the plane ending up nose down. LEX 18  further states the incident caused delays on roads nearby as first responders arrived…

Daviess County man arrested by Kentucky State Police on sexual offense charges

OWENSBORO, Ky. – A Daviess County man is behind bars on multiple sexual offense charges. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers arrested 50-year-old Juan Luis Mendez Segovia of Owensboro on Tuesday following a month-long investigation into allegations involving a juvenile. Segovia was arrested around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Authorities say the investigation revealed Segovia “engaged in a sexual relationship…

Empty the Shelters returns to Bowling Green, Glasgow in May

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Empty the Shelters is marking a decade this year, and it’s returning to Bowling Green and Glasgow starting this May. According to the Bissell Pet Foundation, the Spring National Adoption Event is taking place from May 1-17. During this time, the Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring reduced adoption fees at select shelters to encourage the community…