Author: WNKY Staff

Man arrested on drug charges, owl recovered in Graves County

Source: Graves County Sheriff’s Office. GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. – One man is behind bars after authorities say they found illegal drugs and an owl in a residence in Graves County. According to a social media post by the Graves County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched just after 6 a.m. Monday to the area of Pryorsburg on U.S. Highway 45 South…

Hopkins County teacher charged with assault in reported off-campus incident

GREENVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) — A Hopkins County School teacher has been suspended following an off-campus arrest. That’s according to a statement released by school district officials. A uniform citation states on April 22, Greenville Police was contacted by local parks and rec staff about an incident that occurred the day before. Park staff reported they had received complaints about a…

Burn ban lifted in Warren County, burn restrictions remain in effect

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A burn ban has been lifted for Warren County following recent weather conditions. According to an executive order by Warren County Judge Executive Doug Gorman, the ban is lifted, effective as of Wednesday due to recent rainfall. The document further states fire hazard season remains in effect through April 30. During this time, officials say it…

Man charged with terroristic threatening after deputies respond to local church

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man faces charges after fleeing police at a church. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a church on Louisville Road to a disturbance complaint on Tuesday evening. The victim told deputies that 43-year-old Darryll Childs of Bowling Green grabbed them by the throat and possessed a firearm….

McIvor, Henry, Hardy Earn Rookie Minicamp Invitations

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football quarterback Maverick McIvor, wide receiver Matthew Henry and defensive lineman Jaden Hardy each received rookie minicamp invites from NFL teams. McIvor will take part in rookie minicamp with the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears, Henry received invitations from the Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers, and Hardy was invited to rookie minicamp by the…

Gill Hill shines, Mateo homers in 8-4 win in Rome

Rome, Georgia – Gary Gill Hill allowed one unearned run over 6.0 sparkling innings, while Angel Mateo launched a three-run homer, leading the Bowling Green Hot Rods (15-7) to an 8-4 win over the Rome Emperors (11-11) in the series opener on Tuesday at AdventHealth Stadium in Rome, Georgia. Bowling Green brought in the first run in the top of…

Glasgow man arrested following rape investigation

GLASGOW, Ky- According to a release from the Glasgow police department, an investigation led to the arrest of 49-year-old Raymond Goldsmith of Glasgow. Goldsmith is now being charged with 1st degree rape of a victim under the age of 12, 1st degree sodomy of a victim under the age of 12, 1st degree abuse of a victim under the age…

Maynard To Attend Rookie Minicamp With Chiefs, Buccaneers

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football punter Cole Maynard has accepted invitations to NFL rookie minicamps with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The invitations come after Maynard had a historic season for the Hilltoppers in 2025. Maynard became the first Consensus All-American during WKU’s FBS Era (since 2009) and the sixth overall. He became WKU’s first…

Road impacted by collision, downed power lines in Barren County

UPDATE: The Barren County Sheriff’s Office says the roadway is now open. —- BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities are asking drivers to avoid Tompkinsville Road between Fox Hollow and Willie Groce due to a vehicle collision involving downed power lines. The Barren County Sheriff’s Office says emergency crews are on scene. Please use an alternate route and use caution in…