Author: WNKY Staff

Warren County Sheriff’s Office conducting investigation after human remains found

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An investigation is underway at a Warren County property after authorities say human remains were located Thursday. Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower confirms the investigation is active at a property located in the 7300 block of Richardsville Road. Hightower says human remains have been located on a property in the area. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office’s…

Glasgow man cited following alleged vehicle thefts in Beaver Dam

BEAVER DAM, Ky. – A Glasgow man is cited after allegedly breaking into three vehicles. According to a release, the Beaver Dam Police Department received surveillance footage from a resident of a home in the 300 block of North Madison Street regarding a possible vehicle theft on Jan. 1 at 1 a.m. The video shows a man with a ski…

McConnell comments on war powers, next steps in Venezuela

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) submitted the following remarks for the record Thursday ahead of the Senate’s roll call vote on the motion to discharge from Foreign Relations Committee, S.J.Res.98, Kaine War Powers Resolution (Venezuela): “I’d like to make just a few brief observations ahead of the vote on Senator Kaine’s War Powers resolution. The War Powers Act…

Arizona man charged with terroristic threatening in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – An Arizona man is accused of threatening to shoot employees at a Franklin business. According to a uniform citation, the Franklin Police Department responded Sunday to The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs in Franklin regarding a male threatening to shoot staff. Police say 41-year-old Steven Swagner of Glendale, Arizona was detained due to his “aggressive state.” Authorities…

CASA of the Heartland announces expansion into Hart County

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – As of Jan. 1, CASA of the Heartland is now offering services in Hart County. According to a release by CASA, the organization previously served Hardin, LaRue, Grayson, Meade and Breckinridge counties, including the Fort Knox community. The organization states it will now extend its advocacy to children and families in the Hart County Family Court system….

UPDATE: Missing Whitley County woman found safe

Source: Trooper Scottie Pennington/Kentucky State Police. UPDATE 1/8: CORBIN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police confirmed Thursday that Linda Bryant has been located safe. Original Story  CORBIN, Ky. — The Kentucky State Police has issued a golden alert following the disappearance of a Whitley County woman. Troopers say they are searching for 72-year-old Linda H. Bryant of Corbin, who was…

Traffic stop leads to arrest of Scottsville man on drug charges

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing drug charges following a traffic stop. According to a release, the Scottsville Police Department located a vehicle making “suspicious driving maneuvers” on Monday evening. Officers say Cory M. Carter, 20, of Scottsville, is the driver. The release states that officers requested an EMS evaluation at the scene. Carter was transported for further…

Four Things You Need to Know: January 08, 2026

Today Ralphie’s Fun Center in Glasgow is opening up exclusively for homeschool students and their families. They’ll have discounts and food specials from 10am to 2pm. You must be accompanied by currently enrolled homeschool students to attend. Bariatric surgeon Dr. Raphael Nwanguma will discuss various weight loss surgery options and the benefits and risks associated with each procedure. This takes…

BGFD controls house fire on Fern Hill

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department responded to a house fire at 5:39 am on Fern Hill Street Thursday morning. Public Information Officer Elyse Jonker says crews located a “heavy” fire upon arrival. Jonker says the fire is now under control. The house is a total loss except for the garage. No injuries have been reported. The…

Bowling Green man arrested on drug offenses in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing drug charges following a traffic stop in Scottsville. According to the Scottsville Police Department, around 3:30 p.m. Monday, officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 40-year-old Mickey R. Carter of Bowling Green for a traffic-related offense. Through investigation, authorities say they located methamphetamine inside of the vehicle. Carter…