Author: WNKY Staff

Local law enforcement gathering donations for Coats for Kids

Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Junior Women’s Club and local law enforcement are partnering up for this year’s Coats for Kids. Coats for Kids is an annual fundraiser where you can bring your new or gently used coats and cram the cruiser at the Bowling Green Police Department or at a Warren County…

Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 5 as Florida prepares for evacuations

Milton rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday and was forecast to become a Category 5 storm on a path toward Florida, threatening a dangerous storm surge in Tampa Bay and setting the stage for potential mass evacuations less than two weeks after a catastrophic Hurricane Helene swamped the coastline. Here’s the latest: Hurricane Milton strengthens into a…

Over 40 overnight vehicle break-ins reported in Bowling Green

BOWLIN GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is working a string of vehicle break-ins over the weekend. Police say nearly 45 vehicle break-ins were reported in the areas of Village Creek, Audley Avenue and River Tamner early Monday morning. Police say they responded to canvass the areas and have collected evidence. The Bowling Green Police Department also stated…

Scottsville man almost crashes into officer head-on, flees police

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man has been arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase. The Scottsville Police Department says the vehicle was driving at 98 miles per hour in a 55-miles-per-hour zone early Sunday morning. An officer says the vehicle operator almost struck the officer head-on at 105 miles per hour. The officer continued the pursuit and the…

Scottsville man abandons vehicle following crash, resists arrest

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man abandoned his vehicle following a crash and is facing several charges. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office responded to an abandoned vehicle at the intersection of Old Franklin Road and Horseshoe Bend Road on Saturday. Deputies say the vehicle was in a collision and was left in the roadway. During the investigation, deputies determined the…

Man charged with burglary, rape in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is facing several charges after a reported sexual assault in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department received a complaint of a sexual assault on Saturday. Police say the victim stated Robert Jones, 53, sexually assaulted her in the early morning hours of Oct. 5 at a residence on…

Indiana woman charged with wanton endangerment, endangering welfare of minors

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – An Indiana woman is facing wanton endangerment, endangering the welfare of minor charges. Kentucky State Police responded to a reckless driving complaint on I-65 southbound on Saturday. Police say a black SUV was swerving across lanes. Police conducted a traffic safety stop. An officer says that while conducting the traffic safety stop, children were inside the…

UPDATE: Identity of victim released after weekend wreck in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Warren County on Saturday night. According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, on Oct. 5, a single occupant was traveling westbound on Shanty Hollow Road when the vehicle left the road and struck a tree. EMS and deputies arrived while others were attempting lifesaving measures. The sheriff’s…

Munfordville car show to benefit Hart County Search and Rescue

Source: Hart County Search and Rescue, Inc. MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – This weekend, you can help support a local search and rescue group. Set for Saturday, Oct. 5, the Munfordville Courthouse Square Car Show will give proceeds to Hart County Search and Rescue. Entry fees are $20, according to organizers. The event will last from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with…

Fishing Day for youth to be hosted at Basil Griffin Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Parks and Recreation is teaming up with Cabela’s to sponsor a catch and release fishing day next week. On Saturday, Oct. 12, youth ages 3 to 15 are invited to gather at Basil Griffin shelter 4 near Jesse Thornton Lake to learn how to go fishing. An educational session will be held at 8…