Author: WNKY Staff

1 in custody, 1 injured following stabbing in Leitchfield

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – One person has been hospitalized and another is in custody following a late night stabbing in Leitchfield. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, the Leitchfield Police Department, Grayson County Sheriff’s Office and EMS were dispatched Tuesday at 11:40 p.m. for a report of a female being stabbed on Wilson Drive in Leitchfield. More here. Upon…

Beshear orders flags lowered to half-staff to observe Peace Officers Memorial Day

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is directing that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, May 15 in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day. According to the governor’s office, a joint resolution of Congress, approved October 1, 1962, designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. The week in which this date falls is…

Man charged with DUI following collision in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges after an early morning collision in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department observed a vehicle parked in a parking lot just after 12:40 a.m. Wednesday that appeared to be involved in a collision near the intersection of Campbell Lane and Westpark Drive. Police say…

Hot Rods topple Tourists 2-1 in series opener

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Timely hitting and strong pitching led the Bowling Green Hot Rods (19-15) to a series-opening win over the Asheville Tourists (15-19), 2-1, on Tuesday at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Asheville started the scoring in the fourth against Bowling Green starter Hayden Snelsire. Garret Guillemette reached on a fielder’s choice, moved to second on…

Kentucky State Police searching for man wanted on multiple warrants

Source: Trooper Katan Parker. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is searching for a man who has active warrants out of Logan, Metcalfe and Warren counties. Authorities say Nicholas Dean Bures, who also goes by Dean Knight, has active warrants in those counties for theft by deception. KSP Post 3 public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker says Bures…

Kentucky teen waiting for heart transplant celebrates graduation

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Norton Children’s Hospital patient waiting on a lifesaving transplant just had a celebration to remember. According to Norton Children’s, 18-year-old Landen Lester is waiting to receive a heart transplant. However, this teen didn’t wait to miss one major milestone – his graduation. Thanks to some help from family, his school and the Norton team at the…

DSSKY to host informational meeting for Adaptive Girl Scout Troop

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky is hosting a brand new way for local women and girls of all ages to get involved in their community. On Tuesday night at The Buddy House, DSSKY will be hosting an informational meeting for its first Adaptive Girl Scout Troop. Those who are interested in signing up can stop by…

Four-way stop to open at Russellville intersection this week

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A new four-way stop is coming to Russellville this week. According to the Russellville Police Department, the four-way stop is being implemented starting Wednesday, May 14 at East Second Street and Breathitt Street. Police say this is designed to improve traffic flow and safety for drivers and pedestrians. Officials say drivers approaching this intersection should reach a…

Winners announced at Excellence Awards Luncheon

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its annual Excellence Awards Luncheon today, honoring this year’s recipients of the ATHENA, ATHENA Young Professional, Minority and/or Woman Owned Business, Nonprofit of the Year, and Small Business Person of the Year awards. This year’s program was emceed by Doug and Michelle Gorman, both past Excellence Awards recipients….

Hart Co. man arrested after allegedly throwing drugs during traffic stop

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – A Hart County man is facing charges after troopers say he threw suspected illegal drugs during a traffic stop. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police saw a motorcycle traveling northbound just before 10:30 p.m. Monday on North Jackson Highway in Horse Cave. Troopers say they activated their emergency equipment to conduct a traffic…