Author: WNKY Staff

Man wanted on active arrest warrant, formerly pleaded guilty in shooting case

A mugshot of Tre’Shawn Hutchins from the Warren County Detention Center in November 2022. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man who formerly pleaded guilty in a 2019 shooting in Bowling Green is wanted by law enforcement. According to court records, Tre’Shawn Hutchins, 26, of Bowling Green is wanted on an active warrant of arrest on indictment for a first-degree bail…

Scottsville man charged with assault after report of harassment

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing charges related to a reported assault. According to a uniform citation, the Scottsville Police Department responded Tuesday around 5:30 p.m. for a call reporting harassment. Police say the caller stated a man, identified as Edwin Tucker, 25, of Scottsville, had been “chasing her all over Scottsville” that day. Police say around 5:16…

London police execute drug bust, seize three pounds of meth

LONDON, Ky. – Three men are facing drug trafficking charges after a massive drug bust. London Police Chief Jerry Hollon says the department’s Special Investigation Unit investigated a vehicle located on KY-80 near Motel 6. The unit says a traffic stop was conducted and three pounds of methamphetamine was located inside the vehicle. The drugs were seized by detectives. Police…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted on flagrant non-support charge

UPDATE: Man wanted by KSP apprehended on flagrant non-support charge BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Right now, the Kentucky State Police is searching for a man wanted for alleged flagrant non-support. Vernon White, 45, is described as around 6 feet 2 inches tall and about 220 pounds. He is currently wanted for flagrant non-support, which is a felony in Kentucky that…

City of Bowling Green official receives KLC Training Award

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky League of Cities has presented Bowling Green commissioner Sue Parrigin with a Level I Achievement in City Governance award. According to a release by the Kentucky League of Cities, KLC administers the City Officials Training Center, a voluntary education program. City officials are able to complete education levels by attending KLC events and submitting outside…

Bestselling author of ‘The Maid’ to be hosted at Capitol theatre

Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Library is presenting an event with a bestselling author and editor in Bowling Green. Nita Prose, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of “The Mystery Guest” and “The Maid,” will be at the Capitol on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. The library says over two…

Russellville junior selected for Louisville honor band

Source: UofLBands. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville High School junior is heading to Louisville for a special honor. According to a release, Aliza Wilson, a junior French horn player of RHS, was selected as a member of the Louisville Youth Wind Symphony. Under the direction of Dr. Amy Acklin, the LYWS will begin its inaugural season in January 2025 as…

House fire claims two lives in Elizabethtown

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A house fire has claimed the lives of two individuals in Elizabethtown. The Elizabethtown Police Department says it responded to a call with the Elizabethtown Fire Department for a house fire at the 500 block of Hennon Lane at 5 am on Wednesday. Fire crews entered the residence and discovered two deceased individuals inside the home. Information…

Caneyville Fire Department investigating two fires as arson

CANEYVILLE, Ky. – The Caneyville Fire Department is investigating two recent fires, believed to be a result of arson. According to a report by WNKY News 40 partner K105, the Caneyville and Leitchfield Fire Departments, Grayson County Deputy Caleb Owens, Caneyville Police Chief Brandon Brooks, Grayson Co. Emergency Management Director Carey Sims, and EMS responded to two fires at 3431…