Author: WNKY Staff

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Allen County, flown for treatment

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an injury collision. The office says deputies responded to the 400 block of Barren River Dam Road to a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on Tuesday evening. When deputies arrived at the scene, they located a man in a ditch. The man was injured. Deputies say the man was treated…

New York Times bestselling illustrator and children’s author to be hosted at Capitol

Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A renowned illustrator and children’s author is stopping in Bowling Green next month. The Warren Count Public Library says it will be hosting New York Times best-selling illustrator and author Mike Lowery at the Capitol Theatre in Bowling Green on Nov. 14. Free sessions will be available at 9:30 a.m. and…

Man indicted after fire set to Burkesville City Hall

BURKESVILLE, Ky. – A man has been indicted on charges related to a fire at Burkesville City Hall. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, an indictment states Nathan Riddle, 47, was charged with arson of a building receiving federal funds, and arson of a building affecting interstate commerce. On October 25, 2020, officials say Riddle…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Woman wanted on failure to appear offenses

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is searching for a woman wanted on multiple charges. According to troopers, Anesha Deweese, 50, is wanted for failure to appear on shoplifting, tampering on physical evidence and two counts of possession of a controlled substance, first (methamphetamine). Deweese is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall and 140 pounds with brown…

Infant dead after house fire in Monroe County

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is investigating after a house fire left one infant dead and a toddler severely burned. According to a release by KSP, troopers received a call from the Monroe County 911 Center on Oct. 21 shortly after 1 p.m. requesting investigative assistance for a residential fire in the limits of Tompkinsville in…

Drug task force announces participation in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local law enforcement is partnering to address public safety and public health. The Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force announced multi-partner participation in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26. The event will take place from 10 am to 2 pm at five sites. The DEA, Drug Task Force, Bowling Green Police, Kentucky…

Logan Chamber announces new downtown speaker system

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – An exciting addition is coming to downtown Russellville. The Logan County Chamber of Commerce announced the addition of a new speaker system on Tuesday. After a presentation, the Russellville City Council approved the addition. The chamber says the new speaker system will enhance the ambiance of downtown Russellville, create a new atmosphere for merchants, and improve public…