Author: WNKY Staff

WKU Athletics announces 2024 Hall of Fame class

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Three great names in the history of Western Kentucky University Athletics will be inducted as the 33rd class into the WKU Athletic Hall of Fame in ceremonies set for Homecoming (Saturday, Nov. 16) this fall. In addition, the members of the 1974 NCAA runner-up men’s cross country team will be recognized for its selection as a…

2 charged with burglary after incident on Thoroughbred Drive

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two men are behind bars in Warren County after police say they broke into a home and damaged someone’s car. On Sunday, the Bowling Green Police Department says they got a call around 4 a.m. about a delayed burglary at the 2000 block of Thoroughbred Drive. A female caller told police that someone had forced entry…

1 flown after truck and dump truck collide in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One person was flown following a crash on Monday in Scottsville. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the 6300 block of Franklin Road for a two-vehicle injury collision with entrapment. Deputies say a 2012 Ford F-250 operated by David Crone was traveling east on Franklin Road. A 1996 Peterbilt dump truck operated…

Scottsville man charged with possession of sexual abuse material involving minor

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man has been arrested after police say he exchanged sexually explicit photos and videos with a juvenile. According to the Scottsville Police Department, officers received a call on Friday for a welfare check for a juvenile. Police say after speaking to the juvenile and guardians, it was determined the juvenile had been communicating with Jayden…

Bowling Green police respond to injury accident on Fairview Avenue

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department responded to an injury accident on Monday morning. Ronnie Ward, Public Information Officer for the Bowling Green Police Department, says the crash has blocked both lanes of traffic at Fairview Avenue and Fairdale Avenue. Emergency personnel are on the scene. The department says motorists should seek an alternate route. WNKY News…

Glasgow police respond to accident involving telephone pole

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department responded to an accident call Monday morning. Police say an accident involving a telephone pole at East Main Street and South Morgan Street will impact traffic. The department asks all motorists to seek an alternative route. Emergency personnel are on the scene. This is a developing story.

18-year-old charged with murder after shooting in Edmonson County

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a Bowling Green man. The Kentucky State Police Post 3 says it responded around 12:30 a.m. Sunday for a call to assist the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office at the 600 block of The Bridge Road. Troopers say Ernest Cline, 83 of Bowling Green, was found…

NEW DETAILS: Identity released of drowning victim at Barren River Lake

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities have confirmed the identity of a body recovered from Barren River Lake. On Sunday, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife public information officer Cody Fox confirmed a drowning had taken place at the scene. Fox stated Monday afternoon that the body has been identified as Michael Aurand of Glasgow. He says Aurand jumped into the water and…

Pedestrian struck by vehicle off of Cemetery Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Sunday in Bowling Green, authorities say. Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower confirmed a motorist stopped their vehicle at Cemetery Road and Roger Porter Road and exited their car to remove a piece of debris from the roadway. During this time, Hightower says the pedestrian was struck by a silver…

Juvenile charged with possession of drugs, handgun in Morgantown

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – A juvenile is facing multiple charges, including drug offenses, in Morgantown. According to a release by Morgantown police chief Giles Taylor on Saturday, the Morgantown Police Department was informed of a missing juvenile that had been spotted near Oak Hill apartments. Police say there was a court order for the juvenile to be transported to the Warren…