Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: 14-year-old suspect in Mayfield High School football shooting arrested

MAYFIELD, Ky. – An arrest has been made in the Mayfield High School football game shooting incident. The Mayfield Police Department says a 14-year-old male suspect from Fulton has been arrested and charged with first-degree assault, following a shooting during the fourth quarter of the Mayfield High School Football game. According to police, the suspect shot Jordan Riley, 18, of…

Hilltoppers open season with 41-24 win over Sam Houston

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football opened the season with a 41-24 win over Sam Houston on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium. Led by quarterback Maverick McIvor, who threw for over 400 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for another score in his WKU debut, the Hilltoppers moved to 1-0 on the season and 1-0 in Conference USA play. HOW IT…

1 shot in parking lot near Mayfield High School football game

MAYFIELD, Ky. – One person was injured in a shooting in Mayfield on Friday evening. The Mayfield Police Department responded to a shooting in the parking area near War Memorial Football Stadium. The shooting happened during the Battle of the Birds game between Mayfield High School and Graves County High School. The Mayfield Police Department says one adult victim was…

Kansas man accused of child sex crimes in Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Kansas man is accused of meeting a Kentucky teen for sexual intercourse. According to authorities, Kentucky State Police Post 3 received a call reporting a juvenile had left their home with a 41-year-old male. Troopers say they contacted the minor’s parents, and a thorough investigation revealed 41-year-old Justin R. Bevitt of Topeka, Kansas had several…

Bowling Green police to host blood drive

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You can help save lives at an upcoming blood drive. The Bowling Green Police Department and American Red Cross are teaming up to host a blood drive on Tuesday, Aug. 26. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at BGPD Headquarters at 911 Kentucky St. To participate, you can register at redcross.org.

Burn ban in effect for Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A burn ban is in effect for all of Warren County. The Bowling Green Fire Department announced the ban Friday afternoon, stating this is due to excess dryness and lack of measurable rainfall. This presents fire hazard conditions. The burn ban includes the lighting of fireworks and burning any materials outside, officials say. Penalties for violating…

Hardin Co. woman indicted after allegedly trying to suffocate infant

Source: K105. HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. – A Hardin County woman is formally charged in connection with a reported child abuse case. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, 27-year-old Brooke Elizabeth Anne Corner of Radcliff is accused of trying to suffocate her infant with a pillow. More here. Corner was recently indicted on charges of first-degree strangulation (domestic violence)…

Teen flown to hospital following Christian County shooting

Source: WKDZHOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WKDZ) – A teen is reportedly injured after shots were fired into a home in Hopkinsville Friday morning. According to WKDZ, the shooting occurred on Hermitage Drive Friday just after 2 a.m. Hopkinsville police say several shots were fired from the road into the home, striking a 15-year-old that was present inside the residence. More here. The…

Pedestrian flown after suspected hit-and-run in Clarksville, police say

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Clarksville police are investigating a suspected hit-and-run involving a pedestrian. According to the Clarksville Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call around 8:30 p.m. Thursday regarding a male lying in the road near 209 Providence Boulevard. Police say upon arrival, they found an unresponsive male in the road, along with some vehicle parts. Officers say the…

UPDATE: Ian Alert issued, missing Bowling Green teen found safe

UPDATE: First responders say the teen has been located safe. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An Ian Alert has been issued for a missing Bowling Green teen. First responders are actively searching for 14-year-old Bentley Burton in the Collett Road area. According to the alert, Burton has autism and is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall and 137 pounds with…