Author: WNKY Staff

Washington County man charged with attempted murder of a police officer

SPRINGFIELD, Ky. – A Washington County man is charged with two counts of attempted murder of a police officer. The Kentucky State Police says its Post 15 location received a call at 8:35 p.m. on Dec. 11 regarding a report of domestic violence at a residence on Saint Rose Lebanon Road in Washington County. According to authorities, a trooper and…

Structure fire, downed lines close Hart County intersection

CANMER, Ky. – An intersection in Hart County is blocked due to a reported structure fire and downed power lines, according to transportation officials. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 4 says the impacted area includes the intersection of Boyd’s Knob Road and U.S. 31-E. Transportation officials say the intersection will be blocked for an undetermined amount of time. Drivers are…

McHenry named CUSA Player of the Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball senior guard Don McHenry has been named Conference USA Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday. McHenry earns the weekly honor after helping lead the Hilltoppers to a perfect 2-0 mark on the week, extending the Tops’ win streak to four with victories in seven of the team’s last eight outings….

Wanted man arrested in relation to burglary, assault in Logan Co.

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A wanted Scottsville man has been apprehended in connection with a burglary and assault in Logan County. According to jail records, John Mallory, 36, of Scottsville was arrested on Dec. 14. A complaint warrant states Mallory was wanted in relation to an incident on Dec. 8, when the Logan County Sheriff’s Office states it responded to…

UPDATE: Portion of Adams Street to be closed

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A portion of a downtown Bowling Green road is closed for utility work. Beginning on Dec. 17, Adams Street closed between E. 12th Ave. and E. 14th Ave. due to an ongoing water main rehabilitation project, transportation officials say. Detours will be in place. The work is expected to be complete by Friday, Dec. 20 due…

Glasgow to turn into Whoville on the Square

GLASGOW, Ky. – River Lake Church is turning downtown Glasgow into Whoville on the Square. Come and experience a Christmas you won’t forget at Whoville on the Square, presented by River Lake Church on Friday, Dec. 20 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Your heart will grow three sizes when you experience fun, food and music of Seussical proportions as you…

Roads to close temporarily in Bowling Green for utility work

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green drivers should be prepared for a temporary road closure on a portion of U.S. 68X Adams and Kentucky Street. Transportation officials have shared the following closure dates and times below, however, work is weather-dependent: Tuesday, Dec. 17 U.S. 68X Adams Street – The street will close on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6 a.m. between…

Wreaths Across America ceremony honors veterans

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hundreds of south-central Kentuckians came together to honor veterans over the weekend. J.C. Kirby and Son hosted the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Bowling Green Gardens on Lovers Lane on Saturday morning. Volunteers placed more than 500 wreaths on the headstones of local veterans. The annual nationwide event honors veterans and aims to teach generations about…

Crime Stoppers looking for subject following burglary in Hopkinsville

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Law enforcement is looking for a man related to a burglary in Hopkinsville. Hopkinsville-Christian County Crime Stoppers says it would like to identify the subject in the above photographs. Authorities say the burglary occurred at All Bark and No Bite on Dec. 11. If you have any information, call Hopkinsville-Christian County Crime Stoppers at 270-887-TIPS(8477).

Russellville man charged with burglary after allegedly entering home

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing charges after police say it was reported he pushed his way into a Logan County home on Saturday. According to a uniform citation, the Russellville Police Department responded to Ridgewood apartments around 1:30 a.m. regarding a disturbance in progress where the caller stated Stacey Grady, 47, of Russellville had shown up intoxicated and…