Author: WNKY Staff

United Way of Southern Kentucky to host ‘9 to 5 for Little Readers’ fundraiser

Source: United Way of Southern Kentucky. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – United Way of Southern Kentucky is hosting “9 to 5 for Little Readers,” a one-day fundraiser benefiting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library on Sept. 25. According to a release by the nonprofit, the event, inspired by Parton’s hit song “9 to 5,” encourages individuals, businesses and organizations to contribute between 9…

4 injured in Pulaski County crash

Source: Burnside Fire Department.PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. – Four people are reportedly injured following a crash in Pulaski County Sunday. According to a social media post by the Burnside Fire Department, crews were dispatched to the intersection of Highway 27 and Highway 914 for a three-vehicle collision with entrapment in one vehicle. Fire personnel say one patient was removed from the…

BGISD approves tax rates for 2027

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Independent School District Board of Education approved a property tax decrease for 2027 Monday. In a statement, the board said the real property tax will drop from 84.8 cents to 84.2 cents per $100 of property value. The personal property tax rate proposal will remain at 84.8 cents per $100, according to the…

City of Auburn announces temporary road closure

AUBURN, Ky. – The City of Auburn says a city street will close temporarily for construction. According to a social media post, S. Lincoln Street will close to through traffic Tuesday at 8 a.m. and remain closed through about 8 a.m. Wednesday. The city says crews will pour concrete during the project. Officials ask motorists to plan alternative routes and…

KSP Detective Josh Amos named 2026 Narcotic Officer of the Year

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Detective Josh Amos of the Kentucky State Police, Drug Enforcement Branch-West, assigned to the Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force, has been awarded the 2026 Narcotic Officer of the Year by the Kentucky Narcotic Officers’ Association. According to a release by the task force on Monday, Amos received the award during the association’s annual training conference in Lexington…

Bowling Green man charged after stolen handgun found in Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is behind bars in Logan County after allegedly possessing a stolen handgun. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says on Saturday, it was conducting a traffic enforcement on U.S. 79 south when a deputy observed a vehicle speeding northbound toward Russellville. Authorities say the deputy lost sight of the vehicle, however, they located…

Med Center Orthopedics Plus Physical Therapy closing Morgantown location

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The Orthopedics Plus Physical Therapy Morgantown location will permanently close on Oct. 15, according to Med Center Health Physical Rehabilitation. In a social media post on Monday, the organization stated gym memberships will continue through Sept. 30, and Silver Sneakers members can continue to use the facility until Oct. 15. Providers will continue to offer therapy services…

UPDATE: Grayson County authorities say missing man found dead

UPDATE (SEPT. 14 @ 2:30p.m.) – According to the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, 56-year-old Paul Anthony Callahan was found dead. The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office and the Grayson County Coroner’s Office are handling the investigation. No foul play is suspected. — LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – The Grayson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing Louisville man. According to GCSO, 56-year-old…

Bowling Green man charged with DUI after allegedly hitting light pole

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged with driving while under the influence after allegedly knocking a light pole down. According to a uniform citation, around 4:34 a.m. Monday, Bowling Green police responded to a reported crash on 1 Kobe Way. Authorities say a male, identified as 29-year-old Joshua Jim of Bowling Green, was standing outside of…

Allen County authorities investigate suspected arson after home allegedly set on fire with animals inside

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Allen County first responders rescued several animals from a burning home after an individual allegedly set it on fire Monday. According to the Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force, officers responded to a possible EPO violation at a home on Maysville Road. Officers say that the suspect allegedly threatened to burn the home and evidence shows that multiple…