Author: WNKY Staff

‘Light Up the Capitol’ fundraiser returns for the holiday season

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Warren County Public Library’s annual “Light Up the Capitol” fundraiser is returning this holiday season to support improvements to the historic theater in downtown Bowling Green. The fundraiser kicks off on Friday, Nov. 1 and includes a grand lighting as part of the downtown BGKY Lights Up events on Friday, Dec. 6. According to a…

KSP investigating death of Fish & Wildlife recruit in Barren County

GLASGOW, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 3 is conducting a death investigation in Barren County. Kentucky Fish & Wildlife requested Kentucky State Police to investigate an agency-involved training incident on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred at the KDFWR Game Warden Academy in Barren County at approximately 1:13 p.m. KSP says that during a training activity, KDFWR Game Warden Recruit…

UPDATE: New details released surrounding shooting of Bowling Green officer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – New details have been released involving a death and the shooting that injured a Bowling Green officer. According to a release by Kori Beck Bumgarner, the Commonwealth’s Attorney for the Eighth Judicial Circuit, officer Matt Davis with the Bowling Green Police Department responded to America’s Car Mart on July 6, 2023 to a report involving Esteban…

Spencer’s Coffee’s newest drink to benefit Habitat for Humanity

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local business is offering a story of coffee and companionship. Local hotspot Spencer’s Coffee is partnering up with Habitat for Humanity, all for a great cause. The two organizations are coming together with Spencer’s newest beverage – the Housewarmer. It’s a white chocolate mocha spiked with almond syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon. Now through the…

Local church providing free Community Oil Change

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This weekend, you can get a free oil change thanks to one local church. The Broadway United Methodist Church is hosting a Community Oil Change Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is open to all who need it, no questions asked. Organizers do recommend that you sign up beforehand to reserve…

Warren County Public Library celebrates local author’s 30-year journey to publication

Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky.— A local author is celebrating the publication of her debut novel, “The Evolution of the Gospelettes,” later this month. According to a release on Friday, Bowling Green author and Western Kentucky University alum Tammy Oberhausen will be hosted at the Capitol theatre in downtown Bowling Green. The Warren County Public Library will…

Dog dies after house fire in Warren County

Source: Woodburn Fire Department. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One pet is dead following a house fire Tuesday in Warren County. According to the Woodburn Fire Department, units responded around 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 for a possible structure fire. Upon arrival, the fire department says a single-story residence had visible smoke. Fire officials say firefighters entered with poor visibility from…

2 arrested in Franklin after agents locate over 5 pounds of marijuana in home

FRANKLIN, Ky. -Two people are facing charges in relation to a drug bust at a Franklin home. According to a uniform citation, Antonio Digiuseppe, 28, of Franklin and Caitlin Hackworth, 28, of Franklin were arrested on Oct. 31 on charges of trafficking in marijuana (greater than 5 pounds), first offense, drug paraphernalia – deliver/manufacture and second-degree possession of a controlled…

BG Trolley announces holiday tour experience

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A popular Bowling Green holiday offering is back for the 2024 season. BG Trolley announced its holiday schedule titled “Christmas Presents of a Christmas Past” on Friday. This year’s experience will be adapted from O. Henry’s Classic Tale, “The Gift of the Magi.” The tour will feature an immersive journey through history through characters on and…

Kentucky State Police conducts traffic safety checkpoints

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is reminding motorists of traffic safety checkpoints. Post 3 will conduct traffic safety checkpoints in Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Simpson and Warren County. During the checkpoints, the visibility of law enforcement will be increased. KSP will focus on operator impairment, vehicular equipment deficiencies (confirming appropriate registration and insurance of vehicles) and…