Author: WNKY Staff

Man charged with drug possession in Logan Co. after traffic stop

AUBURN, Ky. – An alleged burglary suspect is behind bars after authorities say they found illegal drugs in Logan County. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office was conducting a traffic stop at 6:22 p.m. Wednesday on U.S. 68-80 in Auburn. During the stop, deputies say they saw another driver, 37-year-old Eric Hopper of Russellville, pass by…

Bowling Green man charged with DUI after wrecking into tree

OAKLAND, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been arrested after authorities say he was driving under the influence. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police was dispatched at 6:41 p.m. Wednesday to a call for a vehicle that ran off of the roadway and into a ditch on Interstate 65 in Oakland. Authorities say KSP Post 3…

Bowling Green man arrested following spa sex acts investigation

OWENSBORO, Ky. – Four spa employees are charged with engaging in organized crime after a months-long investigation into illegal sexual activities. The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office says two search warrants were executed following an eight-month investigation into two illicit massage businesses in Owensboro. The Daviess County Sheriff’s Office investigated with Kentucky State Police, special agents from Homeland Security Investigations, Immigration…

Edmonton woman charged with drug possession after traffic stop

GLASGOW, Ky. – An Edmonton woman is charged with drug offenses. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says a traffic stop was conducted on Burkesville Road on Tuesday. An officer made contact with Randee Bell, 36, of Edmonton. The officer says an odor of marijuana was coming from inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle located…

Haas Homers Twice, Hot Rods Fall to Emperors 7-3

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Hunter Haas clobbered two solo homers and the Bowling Green Hot Rods (3-2) pitching staff struck out 11, but still fell short to the Rome Emperors (2-3) by a score of 7-3 on Wednesday at Bowling Green Ballpark. Rome started the scoring in the top of the second inning against Bowling Green starter Chandler Murphy. Justin Janas and…

WKU TEN: Lady Toppers Return Home, Defeat Campbellsville 7-0

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis returned home and defeated Campbellsville 7-0 on Wednesday at the Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park. The Lady Toppers improved to 14-9 overall and 11-6 at home with the win over the Tigers (5-8).HOW IT HAPPENED Singles (Order of finish: 3,1,4,2,5,6) 1. Rachel Hermanova (WKU) def. Oriana Espinoza (CU) 6-0, 6-4…

Local Menards hosting pet supply drive

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You can stop by your local Menards home improvement store to make a difference in the lives of animals According to a release by Menards, the Bowling Green location is serving as a drop site for a local Humane Association through the month of May. Menards says shoppers can find a variety of pet supplies at…

Tennessee man charged with unlawful imprisonment in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is behind bars after an alleged case of unlawful imprisonment in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Wednesday morning to the 1000 block of Boatlanding Road. Police say a victim stated a subject, identified as 34-year-old Jessie Wardlow of Madison, Tennessee, referred to himself as “Zone” and…

Allen County-Scottsville FFA member named FFA Regional Star Farmer

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A member of the Allen County-Scottsville Future Farmers of America Chapter is being recognized with a regional honor. According to Allen County PR/Photos, Ty Jones has been named the FFA Regional Star Farmer for the Barren River Region. Officials say this is one of the highest honors a FFA member can earn regionally. Nikki Towe, FFA advisor…