Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green woman charged with third DUI, reckless driving

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is charged with driving under the influence. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police received a call Sunday regarding a vehicle that nearly struck a guardrail and another vehicle. Troopers say they witnessed the vehicle swerve over the fog line and initiated a traffic stop off of Interstate Drive. The…

Man and teen arrested after 15-year-old fatally shot in Elizabethtown

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A man is behind bars and a teen is charged with murder after the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old in Elizabethtown. The victim has since been identified by the Hardin County school district as Katen Atwell. Hardin County Schools shared the following statement in a social media post Monday afternoon: “Hardin County Schools is deeply saddened to…

Wanted Bowling Green man arrested in connection with robbery investigation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A wanted Bowling Green man is behind bars following an alleged robbery last week. According to a uniform citation, 27-year-old Nawatha Murrell of Bowling Green was arrested Sunday and charged with third-degree fleeing or evading police. Officers say they saw Murrell Sunday evening while trying to serve a warrant on him off of Vine Street. Police…

1 dead in fatal Ohio County fire

CENTERTOWN, Ky. – A fire claimed the life of one person in Ohio County Sunday. According to a release, the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office responded to a house fire with a possible victim in Centertown at approximately 2:15 pm. Upon arrival, first responders located a body inside the home. The victim has been identified as Nathan Woolen of Centertown. A…

Alvaton Fire Department responds to injury accident involving multiple victims

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Alvaton Fire Department responded to an accident Saturday. According to a social media post by AFD, units located a single-vehicle crash near the 18-mile marker of Interstate 65 southbound The post shows an image of a single vehicle that left the roadway and struck a tree. AFD says multiple victims received treatment at the scene….

Vehicle crashes into Scottsville nonprofit’s horse paddock fence

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Scottsville Police Department responded to an incident involving property damage that occurred Saturday evening. SPD released a video of the vehicle driving south on Burnley Road at 11 pm, where it leaves the roadway and crashes into a fence on the property of the Center for Courageous Kids, a Scottsville-based nonprofit. A representative from the Center…

Wanted Scottsville man apprehended, allegedly possessed drugs and weapon

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A wanted Scottsville man was arrested Friday. According to a release, the Scottsville Police Department arrested Justin A. Phillips, 26, of Scottsville, on an active indictment warrant. Officers say the Phillips possessed suspected methamphetamine and a concealed weapon. Officers say Phillips attempted to discard the suspected methamphetamine. The release states Phillips was served the indictment warrant and…

Lady Toppers earn first CUSA win, take down UTEP at home 68-59

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball (5-10, 1-3 CUSA) led wire-to-wire in a bounce back win against UTEP (9-6, 1-3 CUSA) on Saturday afternoon in E.A. Diddle Arena. The Lady Toppers defeated the Miners, 68-59. HOW IT HAPPENED Trinity Rowe, Torri James, Mya Pratcher, Zsofia Telegdy and Caleigh-Rose West were the first five on the court for WKU for…

Annual holiday campaign collects 700 items for area unhoused

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local business delivered vital needs for unhoused individuals Friday morning, following a two-month donation drive. Leachman Automotive held its fifth annual “Holidays for the Homeless” campaign in November and December of 2025. The campaign asked the community to donate essential winter items like hats, coats, blankets, gloves and non-perishable food items. Leachman selected Hotel Inc.,…

AG Coleman sues AI chatbot company in relation to child safety

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky is the first state in the United States to launch a lawsuit against an artificial intelligence chatbot company after officials say it led minors into self-harm. That’s according to an announcement by Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman on Friday. Coleman’s office says the complaint alleges Character Technologies, its owners and its product, Character.AI, broke Kentucky law…