Author: WNKY Staff

Tennessee man convicted in Bowling Green sex trafficking case

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Tennessee man has been convicted of sex trafficking following a two-day trial. A federal jury has convicted 38-year-old Porter Govan of Memphis, Tennessee on all five sex-trafficking related counts he was charged with, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Officials say Govan’s co-defendant, 25-year-old Brittany Howard of Bowling Green, pled guilty to her involvement…

UPDATE: Warren County deputy released from hospital after crash

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police has released an update after a Warren County deputy was involved in a crash on Monday. According to KSP public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker, the deputy has since been treated and released. Parker says there were four injured total, and all injuries reported were non serious. News 40 crews at the…

Russellville man arrested in Todd County following high-speed pursuit

TODD COUNTY, Ky. – A Russellville man is behind bars in Todd County after police say he led law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit on U.S. 68 Monday morning. The Elkton Police Department says they attempted to stop a vehicle driven by 30-year-old Caleb Kennedy for speeding before he fled, turning onto several roads before coming to a stop at…

UPDATE: Deputies looking for individuals in connection with recent vehicle break-ins

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has released new information in an ongoing investigation into recent vehicle break-ins. According to deputies, there was an attempt to use a credit card stolen from one of the vehicles at an area business. Now, local law enforcement is asking for assistance to identify the three individuals above. So far, the…

1 juvenile dead, 4 sustain injuries in Adair County crash

COLUMBIA, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Adair County. KSP Post 15 says troopers responded to a two-vehicle injury collision on Saturday afternoon at the KY 55 Bypass near the intersection at Pelham Branch Road. Investigators say Joel Hammack, 46 of Crossville, TN, travelled south at a high rate of speed on KY 55 Bypass…

UPDATE: Warren County deputies investigating death of man found with vehicle

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has released new details in an investigation after they say a man’s injuries are not consistent with a crash. According to the sheriff’s office, around 2:59 a.m. Sunday, deputies found one man dead inside of a vehicle in the 11000 block of Morgantown Road. The male has since been identified as…

Deputies investigate vehicle thefts in Bowling Green

WARREN COUNTY, Ky.- The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of vehicle thefts. On Friday, Dec. 20, deputies say they responded to Ivan Downs Boulevard in reference to a stolen vehicle. Authorities say a 2014 Honda Civic had been stolen between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Friday morning but was later found in the 2900 block of Stagner…

Warren County sheriff investigating multiple vehicle break-ins

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of vehicle break-ins in a Bowling Green subdivision. Sheriff Brett Hightower says multiple vehicles were broken into on Thursday and Friday evenings in the North Ridge subdivision. The suspects also attempted to break into several other vehicles. The suspects and suspected vehicle used to commit the crimes…

2 injured in multi-vehicle crash on I-165

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Two people have sustained non-life threatening injuries after a multi-vehicle crash in Warren County on Saturday. Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower confirmed both occupants are being transported to a local hospital. Deputies told WNKY News 40 crews on scene that three vehicles were involved, with one overturned. Local fire departments responded to assist at the scene….

UPDATE: Identities released in officer-involved shooting in Owensboro

OWENSBORO, Ky. – A man who was shot during a police response has been released from the hospital and is now facing charges in Owensboro. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were requested by the Owensboro Police Department on Dec. 21 to investigate an officer-involved shooting. A preliminary investigation states officers responded to a 911 call at a home…