Author: WNKY Staff

New art bringing life to downtown Bowling Green traffic cabinet

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – New art is giving some traffic cabinets a pop in downtown Bowling Green. The new art at the intersection of Main Street and Chestnut Street is by local artist Misha Ambrosia. Previously, New 40 covered work by Ambrosia done at Tommy’s Express Car Wash. Viewers can catch new paintings along other traffic cabinets throughout downtown Bowling…

State police searching for missing Richmond man

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Richmond Post is searching for a missing Richmond man in Jessamine County. Police say Eric J. Edmonds, 25, of Richmond, was last seen on October 12 near Imperial Way in Nicholasville. Edmonds is described as a white male, 6’3” tall, 195 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Edmonds’ last known attire is blue…

Scottsville man allegedly stabs another, charged with assault

BURKESVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating an assault in Cumberland County. Police responded to a call early Monday morning to assist in an investigation with a stabbing on Cary Lane. The preliminary investigation shows Dennis Spears, 22 of Scottsville, and Timothy Alexander, 42 of Burkesville, were in a physical altercation outside of a residence. Police say Spears armed…

Warren County Water District announces Wash Your Hands campaign

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Water District announced the launch of its Wash Your Hands campaign on Monday. The agency says the campaign aims to reinforce health habits in the community. The campaign launches On Tuesday, October 15. Tuesday is Global Handwashing Day. The campaign is sponsored by the Warren County Water District, Simpson County Water District, Butler…

Bowling Green burglary suspect arrested after traffic stop

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged with burglary and possessing a stolen firearm following a traffic stop. The Bowling Green Police Department says a traffic stop was conducted on Saturday, October 12 regarding expired registration plates. During the stop, Jacob Burton, 33 of Bowling Green, was identified as a suspect in a burglary that happened on…

Portion of road in downtown Bowling Green closed until further notice

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Drivers should be aware of an unexpected road closure in Bowling Green. On 12th Avenue between Kentucky Street and Adams Street, the road is currently shut down. Crews are on the scene working, and detours are available. However, it has not yet been released when the road is expected to reopen. News 40 will provide an…

The Fringe Food Truck Park set to open Oct. 19 during Harvest Festival

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Library has announced the opening of The Fringe Food Truck Park on Saturday, Oct. 19. The new outdoor spot on College Street serves as a place for food lovers and families to gather while supporting local businesses. According to a release by the library, opening day will take place the same day…

Carneiro named CUSA Special Teams Player of the Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU kicker Lucas Carneiro has been named the Conference USA Special Teams Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Carneiro had an impressive outing in WKU’s 44-17 win over UTEP on Thursday at Houchens-Smith Stadium to help the Hilltoppers move to 4-2 overall, 3-0 at home and 2-0 in CUSA play this season. The redshirt…

The Salvation Army of Bowling Green to honor local leaders at luncheon

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Salvation Army of Bowling Green says it will host its Champions of Hope Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 1 to honor three local community leaders who have significantly impacted the organization. These will include Bob Kirby, Jim Johnson and Romanza Johnson, according to a release by the nonprofit. Each person has served on The Salvation Army’s…

10-year-old flown after weekend wreck in Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded over the weekend for an injury collision. According to a release, Logan County deputies responded around 10:08 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12 to the area of Proctor Mill Road and Duncan Chapel Road for a wreck with injuries. Deputies say upon arrival, they located a Chevrolet 2500 pickup truck in…