Author: WNKY Staff

KSP searching for missing Pike County man

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post is searching for a missing man. KSP Post 9 says it was contacted on November 16, 2024, with a report of a missing Pike County man. The investigation of the report determined the last date Michael Fogleman, 26 of Virgie, was seen was on November 12, 2024. Fogleman was seen in the…

Warren County Sheriff’s Office searching for 14-year-old juvenile

Source: Gabrielle McDonald. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a local female juvenile. Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower confirmed Friday that 14-year-old Abigail “Abby” Pate was last seen Thursday. Now, law enforcement is working to locate her. If you have any information on Pate’s location, contact the Warren County Sheriff’s Office at 270-842-1633.

Franklin police chief answers general questions from the community

  FRANKLIN, Ky. – This past week, the Franklin Police Department took to Facebook and invited the community to submit questions for police chief Roger Solomon, who now is providing some answers. On Friday, the department shared a video of Solomon sharing information based on the entries they received. First, the chief stated the department does not have quotas and…

Bowling Green Police Department to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department says it will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints on Friday, Nov. 29 between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. The department says the checkpoints are used to ensure safety for all drivers, verify compliance with laws and prevent impaired driving. The checkpoints will take place at the following locations, according to police:…

Van De Wiele leads WKU to semifinals with 3-1 win over FIU

EL PASO, Tx. — WKU Volleyball opened its CUSA tournament with a 3-1 win over FIU on Friday, with sophomore middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele leading the way with 19 total kills, tying her career high. Four different Hilltoppers finished in double digit kills while Van De Wiele also led defensively with eight blocks. WKU also shined at the…

Free Thanksgiving dinners in the community

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several organizations and local businesses are stepping up to provide dinners to those in need this Thanksgiving. These include the following: Teresa’s Restaurant in Bowling Green: Head over on Thursday, Nov. 28 for the restaurant’s annual Thanksgiving dinner from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Organizers say everyone is welcome. Grammie’s Home Cookin’ in Smiths Grove: Join…

GRECC receives General Motors community impact grant

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local STEM education is receiving support from an international automotive manufacturing company. On Thursday, Green River Regional Educational Cooperative (GRREC) announced it has been awarded the General Motors community impact grant. The grant will aid the growth of GRREC’s STEM-a-THON program. The program provides inclusive STEM education for students in the South Central Kentucky region. STEM-a-THON…

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman visits Bowling Green to honor healthcare and education

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky’s Lt. Gov. visited Bowling Green on Friday. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, who is also a teacher from a family of nurses, attended events to honor the people in those two professions. At the Rural Health Association’s Conference, she shared a proclamation from Gov. Andy Beshear declaring today Rural Healthcare Day. At Western Kentucky University, she…

2 new members inducted into Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame

Source: WKU News. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two teachers are now part of the Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame following its 2024 induction ceremony Friday at Western Kentucky University. According to a release by WKU, the members of the Hall of Fame’s 16th class include Arthur C. Hale, who taught science and math at Ohio County High…

Man charged with DUI after hitting Russellville police cruiser

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing charges after police say he hit a police cruiser in Russellville while under the influence. According to a release by the Russellville Police Department, officers were at the scene of a single-vehicle collision on Friday around 1:14 a.m. near the Bypass on North Main Street. Police say during this time, a Gray 2009…