Author: WNKY Staff

Maryland man allegedly leads police on high-speed pursuit through multiple counties

HODGENVILLE, Ky. – The Hodgenville Police Department arrested a Maryland man following a multiple-county pursuit. According to a release, an HPD officer initiated a traffic stop early Monday morning after observing a vehicle speeding on Lincoln Parkway. The driver of the vehicle was identified as 46-year-old Deondrick K. Davis, of Baltimore, Maryland. Officers say they detected the odor of suspected…

Officials share Glasgow city ordinance regarding fireworks

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow officials are sharing the City of Glasgow fireworks ordinance, which shares the community rules for firework use in the area. According to the document shared by the Glasgow Police Department on Monday, the city states that “consumer fireworks shall not be used, ignited, fired or exploded in the city limits” except for the following: “Consumer fireworks…

World Refugee Day gathers community for celebration of culture

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – World Refugee Day brought a combination of colorful flags and culture to Bowling Green Ballpark on Saturday. Throughout the afternoon, the International Center of Kentucky invited the community for a free event with cultural performances, cuisine and a raffle entry. Multiple counties were represented with flags flown throughout the stadium. The annual event is part of…

Portion of Glasgow public square to close for Louisville Orchestra event

GLASGOW, Ky. – A portion of the Glasgow public square is expected to close to traffic throughout the day Thursday, June 25 for a Louisville Orchestra event. According to the Glasgow Police Department, the east side of the square will close at 11 a.m. at South Green Street from East Wayne Street to West Main Street, while the north side…

Regional non-profit volunteers to help Hope House complete new ministry center

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Volunteers are traveling to Warren County to assist in the construction of a non-profit’s new facility. According to a release, Hope House Ministries (HHM) is hosting over 260 volunteers from Constructors for Christ, who will build the non-profit’s new ministry center. Hope House Ministries is a Bowling Green-based non-profit that provides faith-based education, transportation, workforce development,…

Woodburn units respond to multi-vehicle crash on I-165

Source: Woodburn Fire Department/@woodburnfd on Instagram. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – First responders were on scene of a collision Sunday on Interstate 165. According to a social media post by the Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department, units responded around 9 p.m. to a multi-vehicle crash on I-165 at the 2-mile marker. The department says three vehicles were involved. First responders say minor…

12-year-old shot, killed at Union Terrace in Nashville

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A 12-year-old was shot and killed in Nashville Sunday evening. According to a social media post, Nashville Metro Police Entertainment District Unit officers responded to the area of Rep. John Lewis Way and Deaderick Street at 7:30 pm to reports of shots fired. Officers say they located 12-year-old Damarion Morehead dead from an apparent gunshot wound to…

Warren County Fire Departments respond to two water rescues

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Fire Department System responded to two rescues this weekend. According to a social media post, Alvaton and Plano Fire Departments responded to a farm following reports of a 1,200-pound cow falling down an embankment and into a creek Saturday evening. After a four-hour rescue, firefighters freed the cow safely and returned it to…

2 women dead, man flown following Todd County shooting

TODD COUNTY, Ky. – Two women are dead after a shooting in Todd County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were requested to assist with a shooting investigation on Saturday near the 600 block of Gates Road in Elkton. Authorities say a preliminary investigation showed 69-year-old Elvis Belcher of Elkton is responsible for the shooting deaths of 53-year-old Denise…