Author: WNKY Staff

Woman wanted in relation to pursuit arrested in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A wanted woman facing multiple charges related to a pursuit has been apprehended in Simpson County. According to a uniform citation, the Franklin Police Department says it arrested Shawna L. Suter, 36, of Clarksville, Tennessee on Sept. 25 on a complaint warrant out of Logan County. Police say they apprehended Suter at a Burger King off of…

UPDATE: Second arrest made in shots fired incident on Chestnut Street

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A second arrest has been made following a shots fired report over the weekend on Chestnut Street. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, 18-year-old Tanner May of Bowling Green was taken into custody on Tuesday. Previously, police say they also arrested a 17-year-old male for his involvement. The arrests are result of a shots fired…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted after allegedly fleeing police

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One man is wanted by the Kentucky State Police after troopers say he ran from them after a traffic stop. Authorities say Salathiel Shannon, 48, ran from the scene following a traffic stop. The Kentucky State Police says that on March 12, a trooper noticed a car on Louisville Road with expired tags. After a traffic…

Bowling Green participating in statewide garden trail, including Baker Arboretum

Source: Kentucky Garden Trail/Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will participate in the newly blossomed Kentucky Garden Trail. The trail will feature 12 gardens and arboreta across nine counties, including Warren County’s Baker Arboretum. According to a release by the convention and visitors bureau, the trail’s passport program…

Lewisburg Elementary students competing in national recycling contest

LEWISBURG, Ky. – Logan Aluminum, Inc. and Lewisburg Elementary School are participating in the 2 Million Cans Recycling contest in an effort to recycle millions of empty aluminum beverage cans. According to a release by Logan Aluminum, the contest, which will run through April 30, 2025, is a partnership with Can Manufacturers Institute and Recycling Is Like Magic! “Lewisburg School…

Parents charged with child abuse in Lewisburg

LEWISBURG, Ky. – Two parents are facing charges related to a child abuse case in Logan County. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded for a welfare check on Monday in Lewisburg. Deputies say they were told a small child was living at a residence in poor condition. Upon arrival, deputies say they learned the residence…

Governor Beshear named to 2024 TIME100 Next list

KENTUCKY – Kentucky’s governor has been recognized by a national media outlet. TIME announced its TIME100 Next 2024 list on Wednesday. Governor Andy Beshear was selected to the list that recognizes many of today’s most influential leaders who are individuals who are not waiting long in life to make an impact. “I’m honored to be included on the 2024 #Time100Next…

WCPS elementary schools participating in recycling contest

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Elementary Schools will be participating in a friendly recycling competition starting this week. Kicking off Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. at Briarwood Elementary School, area schools will team up with local scrapyards to teach kids that cans don’t belong in the trash. The initiative will include 15 schools in Bowling Green through the BALL…

Man sentenced in domestic violence case at Mammoth Cave National Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been sentenced following a reported domestic assault at Mammoth Cave National Park. According to a release by the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, Rakan F. Elsalem, 40, of Bowling Green was sentenced Tuesday to three years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release. Officials say…

City of Bowling Green receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

Source: City of Bowling Green. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green has received Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. According to a release on Tuesday by the city, this is the 13th consecutive year the city has received the award. The release states the award reflects “the commitment of the governing body and staff to…