Author: WNKY Staff

Med Center Health to invest over $1 million for distance learning, telemedicine in rural areas

Source: Med Center Health. BOWLNG GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health has received a grant that can help to better connect communities in rural Kentucky to virtual health care. According to a release by Med Center Health on Monday, the $992,780 grant will benefit patients throughout Clinton, Hart, Simpson, Allen and Warren counties in Kentucky through one hub site and…

KSP investigating fatal Pulaski County crash

SCIENCE HILL, Ky. – Kentucky State Police, London Post is investigating a fatal collision. KSP says it responded to US 27 and East Frog Hollow Road in Pulaski County early Sunday morning to a two-vehicle collision. KSP’s initial investigation indicates Kayleigh J. Dismuke, 19 of Eubank, was operating a Jeep Wrangle northbound on US 27 when her vehicle collided with…

Search ongoing for missing man in Campbell County

Source: Bellevue Kentucky Police Department. CAMPBELL COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple search and rescue agencies are looking for a missing man in Campbell County. According to the Bellevue Police Department, Mark Bertram has been missing since early Sunday morning, leaving his cell phone and walking cane behind. Bellevue police say that searches halted early Monday morning but were expected to start…

Woman arrested after allegedly leaving scene of collision in Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is facing multiple charges in relation to a reported collision Sunday night in Russellville. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday around 7:23 p.m. to the 5500 block of Franklin Road for a hit-and-run collision. Upon arrival, deputies say they spoke to a driver, who stated he was…

Glasgow man arrested on DUI, drug charges

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop. According to a uniform citation, the Glasgow Police Department responded Saturday around 2:49 p.m. regarding a reported stolen vehicle. Police say upon arrival, a man stated his truck had been stolen from a repair shop, and authorities were told Richard Whitlow, 49, of Glasgow may have…

Man wanted in connection with Tennessee murder has ties to Kentucky

TELLICO PLAINS, Tenn. (WKYT) – A nationwide manhunt is underway for a man officials say is wanted for a Tennessee murder. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in Tennessee is asking for the public’s help in finding 45-year-0ld Nicholas Wayne Hamlett. Authorities say that he has ties to Montana, Tennessee, Alabama, Alaska, Kentucky and Florida. On Oct.18, a man called 911…

Hilltopper basketball falls to UAB in exhibition, 88-79

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Hilltopper Basketball fell to UAB, 88-79, in an exhibition on Sunday afternoon in Diddle Arena. HOW IT HAPPENED Tyrone Marshall Jr. connected on a baseline three four minutes into the game off a pass from newcomer Braxton Bayless. Trailing 15-10, a quick 5-0 burst evened the score at 15-all. Bayless lodged a steal and found…

WKU sweeps series against UTEP with 3-2 win

EL PASO, Tex. — WKU Volleyball finished its weekend in the Lone Star State with a grueling five-set match over UTEP, taking the win and the series with a 3-2 win. Senior outside hitter Kaylee Cox collected 23 kills on the match while also leading defensively with six blocks. Alongside Cox was freshman pin hitter Alivia Skidmore with 16 kills…

Glasgow Fire Department battles Sunday evening blaze

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Sunday evening. Assistant Chief Aaron Moulder says the department received a call to a structure fire in the 100 block of Bob White Way at approximately 9:52 pm. Units arrived at the scene at 9:57 pm. Units at the scene reported heavy smoke and reports of individuals…

Scottsville police warn public of counterfeit bill scam

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A counterfeit money scam is present in Scottsville. According to the Scottsville Police Department, counterfeit bills are being passed in the community. “For motion picture use only” is printed on the bills. The department asks businesses and individuals in the community who have been victims of the scam to contact the department by phone at 270.237.3611