Author: WNKY Staff

Alvaton woman arrested after open alcoholic drinks found in vehicle

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – An Alvaton woman has been arrested after authorities say she fell asleep in a vehicle. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched Friday to a suspicious vehicle parked in the roadway. Deputies say upon arrival, they found a female asleep in the driver’s seat with several open alcoholic beverage containers in the vehicle. Authorities…

Easter egg hunts taking place in the local area

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Easter weekend is finally almost here, and there are plenty of Easter egg hunts across south-central Kentucky. Below are just a few taking place. The first annual Easter Egg Hunt by the Edmonson County Winterguard is set for Saturday, April 19 at noon at Edmonson County High School. Then, the Alvaton Church of Christ is hosting…

Butler and Logan counties receive road project funding

BUTLER, LOGAN COUNTIES, Ky. – Butler and Logan counties are receiving thousands of dollars to repair two roads in both counties. The office of Gov. Andy Beshear made the announcement this week. They say Bryant Ridge Road in Butler County will receive over $300,000 for repair funding, and Liberty Church Road in Logan County will receive $600,000 to replace the…

Morgantown Firehouse Pizza hosting Rochester Relief Cruiser-In

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – One local business is stepping in to help provide relief to the Rochester community following flooding. Firehouse Pizza located in Morgantown is hosting a Rochester Relief Cruise-In on Friday, April 18. The event is set for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with free entry. Donations will be accepted and appreciated. Donations needed include water, canned food, paper towels,…

Med Center Health hosting Expectant Parent Fair on May 7

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health will host its annual Expectant Parent Fair on May 7. The event will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. at The Medical Center-WKU Health Sciences Complex. Officials say this annual event takes part thanks to The Medical Center at Bowling Green’s Mother-Baby Department, who presents a variety of exhibits, vendors and opportunities…

Man allegedly hits KYTC vehicle in work zone, charged with DUI

CANEYVILLE, LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – One man is facing charges after hitting a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet vehicle within a work zone. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, the driver, identified as 60-year-old Danny Scott Cleaver of Crestwood, fled the scene Tuesday on the Western Kentucky Parkway between Leitchfield and Caneyville. More here. The incident occurred around the 101-mile marker…

CUSA recognizes WKU’s 2024 Commissioner’s Academic Medal recipients

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A total of 86 WKU student-athletes received the Conference USA Commissioner’s Academic Medal for 2024, the conference announced Friday. The 86 CUSA Commissioner’s Academic Medal recipients are a record for WKU Athletics, surpassing the previous record of 74 received by WKU student-athletes last year. To receive the Commissioner’s Academic Medal, a student-athlete must maintain a cumulative…

VH Dream Center announces construction for shower, laundry areas

Source: VH Dream Center via Facebook. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Victory Hill Dream Center in Scottsville is celebrating the start of a long-awaited project. According to the VH Dream Center, construction has started to allow them to offer future showers and a washer and dryer for those in need. The center serves the Scottsville community to help meet their needs….

Man facing DUI charge after hitting home

Source: WKDZ. OAK GROVE, Ky. (WKDZ) – A Virginia man is facing charges after hitting a house in Oak Grove on Friday morning. According to WKDZ, Oak Grove Police say 20-year-old Joel Gallardo was driving when he ran off of Stateline Road and hit a house and a parked vehicle, causing the vehicle to move several feet forward. More here….

Man charged with burglary in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – One man is facing a burglary charge out of Simpson County. According to a uniform citation, the Franklin Police Department was dispatched Thursday to the 900 block of West Madison Street regarding a male, identified as 44-year-old Charles Howard. Police say Howard was unlawfully in a home and locked in a back bedroom. Police say officers entered…