Author: WNKY Staff

Sheriff’s office says man stole a truck, one suspect still at large

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is accused of stealing a vehicle and fleeing police. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says they received a call to Rockfield Browning Road on Wednesday to investigate a theft of a GMC Dually. The office says deputies searched the area and located the stolen vehicle unoccupied in a trailer park located at…

Man accused of recklessly driving stolen vehicle

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky.  –  At approximately 7:20 pm Thursday evening detectives with the Allen County- Scottsville crime task force attempted to pull over a reckless driver after they determined the vehicle was stolen.  The driver of the vehicle led detectives on a chase before stopping, exiting the vehicle and running away on foot.  K9 units were deployed in the heavily…

Annual mental health and aging conference meets in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Health professionals gathered in Bowling Green Thursday to discuss mental health and aging. The conference has been a yearly event put on by the Barren River Mental Health and Aging Coalition. Participants discussed many topics, including veterans, homelessness and the Anchor Project, which is bringing a new mental health facility to Bowling Green. Hollie Smith, assistant…

Local first responders successfully rescue cat in Warren County

Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Some local pet owners can rest easy thanks to first responders. On Thursday morning, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office said its animal control officer, Lisa Henderson, responded to a call to rescue a cat that had gotten into a tough spot. Deputies say the pet had gotten into the attic and…

Kentucky receives $37.2 million federal grant to continue fighting addiction

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that the Commonwealth received a $37.2 million federal grant to support ongoing work to prevent overdoses. The three-year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services grant will help the administration to continue efforts addressing the overdose crisis, according to a release by the Office of Gov. Andy Beshear. The release says this will…

BGPD investigating overnight vehicle break-ins in multiple neighborhoods

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is working another case of overnight vehicle break-ins. According to Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward, at least four vehicles were broken into as of Thursday morning. Ward said those break-ins were overnight. The reports include areas of the Mitchell Heights and Shawnee Estates neighborhoods, as well as…

Fish Fry and Auction to raise funds for East Barren Volunteer Fire Department

GLASGOW, Ky. – This weekend, you can support local rural firefighters with a fish fry and auction. You can come out to Eastern Elementary School in Glasgow to support the East Barren Volunteer Fire Department this Saturday, Oct. 19 at 4 p.m. Enjoy some delicious food, auction items, a car show and some live entertainment while raising money for a…

Important dates for voting in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Clerk’s Office has released information that you need to know for 2024’s General Election. Some key dates for you to remember: You can request mail-in absentee paper ballots until Oct. 22. A completed ballot must be received by the Warren County Clerk’s Office by Nov. 5. In-person excused absentee voting is Oct. 23…

KYTC encourages parents to teach teens safe driving

FRANKFORT, Ky. – State transportation officials are encouraging parents and guardians during National Teen Driver Safety Week to make sure their teens know the rules of the road before handing them the keys. According to these safety departments, the key rules of the road are, No. 1, avoid distracted driving, and it’s the leading factor in most crashes. Next, always…

House fire reported in Carrollton may have multiple fatalities

CAROLLTON, Ky. (WAVE) – A house fire in Carrollton is believed to have multiple fatalities. The Carrollton Police Department says calls came in around 6 a.m. reporting the fire. Officers arrived six minutes later at a home that was fully engulfed. A 3-year-old was extracted from the home and was taken to Carroll County Hospital before she was later transferred…