Author: WNKY Staff

BGPD investigating overnight vehicle break-ins in multiple neighborhoods

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is working another case of overnight vehicle break-ins. According to Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward, at least four vehicles were broken into as of Thursday morning. Ward said those break-ins were overnight. The reports include areas of the Mitchell Heights and Shawnee Estates neighborhoods, as well as…

Fish Fry and Auction to raise funds for East Barren Volunteer Fire Department

GLASGOW, Ky. – This weekend, you can support local rural firefighters with a fish fry and auction. You can come out to Eastern Elementary School in Glasgow to support the East Barren Volunteer Fire Department this Saturday, Oct. 19 at 4 p.m. Enjoy some delicious food, auction items, a car show and some live entertainment while raising money for a…

Important dates for voting in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Clerk’s Office has released information that you need to know for 2024’s General Election. Some key dates for you to remember: You can request mail-in absentee paper ballots until Oct. 22. A completed ballot must be received by the Warren County Clerk’s Office by Nov. 5. In-person excused absentee voting is Oct. 23…

KYTC encourages parents to teach teens safe driving

FRANKFORT, Ky. – State transportation officials are encouraging parents and guardians during National Teen Driver Safety Week to make sure their teens know the rules of the road before handing them the keys. According to these safety departments, the key rules of the road are, No. 1, avoid distracted driving, and it’s the leading factor in most crashes. Next, always…

House fire reported in Carrollton may have multiple fatalities

CAROLLTON, Ky. (WAVE) – A house fire in Carrollton is believed to have multiple fatalities. The Carrollton Police Department says calls came in around 6 a.m. reporting the fire. Officers arrived six minutes later at a home that was fully engulfed. A 3-year-old was extracted from the home and was taken to Carroll County Hospital before she was later transferred…

Two men each sentenced to 20 years in death of Bowling Green woman

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two people have been sentenced in relation to the death of a Bowling Green woman that occurred last year. According to Warren County circuit court clerk Brandi Duvall, Alexander Leonard, 51, and Lonnie Leonard, 57, both of Bowling Green, were each sentenced to 20 years in prison. Both individuals were sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Warren…

Warren Water recognizes Imagine a Day Without Water Day

Close up of man pouring glass of water from tap with clean filter in kitchenBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren Water is teaming up with the Value of Water Coalition to bring awareness to living without quality tap water. The collaboration is in recognition of Imagine a Day Without Water Day on Thursday, October 17. The Value of Water Coalition provides…

Auburn man arrested on drug charges, served six active warrants

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An Auburn man is in custody after being arrested at a convenience store in Warren County. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy arrived at the Five Star located on Louisville Road and located Ray Dean Gordon, 49, of Auburn, early Thursday morning. Authorities say Gordon had six active warrants in Warren County. During the…

Allen County native named 2024 Farm Woman of the Year

Source: Kentucky Farm Bureau. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky Farm Bureau has selected Kori Beth Thomas of Allen County as its 2024 Farm Woman of the Year. Thomas and her husband, Micah, own and operate Peach Tree Farm and Greenhouse in Scottsville. According to a release, the award honors the achievements of women in Kentucky agriculture. “Farming is not just a…

National Corvette Museum names new director of development

Source: National Corvette Museum. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The National Corvette Museum has announced Amy Hardin as its new director of development. On Wednesday, the museum said Hardin will bridge its mission with many philanthropic initiatives while developing, establishing and carrying out effective multi-year fundraising programs to support ongoing programs and activities at the National Corvette Museum. “As we continue…