Author: WNKY Staff

Woman arrested on DUI charge at liquor store in Leitchfield

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly driving drunk near a liquor store in Grayson County. According to a uniform citation, the Leitchfield Police Department responded Saturday to 211 N. Main St. for a female subject driving through the drive-thru of a liquor store that appeared to be drunk with children in the car. Police say…

BCHS recognizes winners at Kentucky State Fair

Elijah Clark and Gabby Milton at the Kentucky State Fair. Source: Barren County Schools. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Barren County High School is celebrating two students who won a competition at the Kentucky State Fair. At the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America’s “Put an Egg on it” competition, the district says Elijah Clark and Gabby Milton gave a winning…

Bowling Green woman charged with DUI with child in vehicle

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is facing several charges related to driving under the influence. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police Post 3 received a call Monday around 3 p.m. regarding a subject drinking a beer while driving. Troopers say the driver, identified as Cherry Shwe, 35 of Bowling Green, was reported to be…

WCSO looking for stolen trailer

Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public to look out for a stolen trailer. Deputies say the trailer above was stolen from Garrett Hollow Road on or around July 16. The trailer was painted blue and is a 2013 HomeSteader Trailer that spans 6 by 10 feet. If you…

Motorized scooter donated to Warren County Justice Center

Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update regarding generous donations to benefit the Warren County Justice Center. According to the sheriff’s office, several donors have offered to provide motorized scooters or wheelchairs. The sheriff’s office says they already have one motorized scooter up and running thanks to a new…

When to see the rare super blue moon

(CNN) – Stargazers have plenty to look forward to. The next full moon will happen Monday afternoon, and NASA officials say the moon will look full for three full days. This full moon will also be a “super moon” and a “blue moon.” The moon, of course, won’t be the color blue, but that’s the name given to the third…

Assistant superintendent of instruction named for Barren Co. Schools

Source: Metcalfe County Schools. EDMONTON, Ky. – Scott Harper has been named assistant superintendent of instruction for Barren County Schools. Harper will oversee and coordinate district-wide instructional services, programs for assessment, gifted and talented services, career and technical education and new employee induction. Harper began his career in public education in 1993, serving as a science teacher at Christian County…

Metcalfe County Educational Foundation celebrated with ribbon cutting

EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County School District staff and alumni gathered to celebrate the creation of a foundation. The new nonprofit will collect charitable donations to advance opportunities for students. The Metcalfe County Educational Foundation has been a long time goal for community leaders who studied other similar organizations before crafting one specifically for local needs. Benny Lile, president of…

Smiths Grove Lions Club hosting free eye screenings for students

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – If you have a child in your life in need of eye testing for the new school year, you’re in luck. On Monday, Aug. 19, the Smiths Grove Lions Club will be hosting free eye screenings at North Warren Elementary School. That’s for any child aged Kindergarten through 12th grade until the school day ends. The…