Author: WNKY Staff

Two men each sentenced to 20 years in death of Bowling Green woman

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two people have been sentenced in relation to the death of a Bowling Green woman that occurred last year. According to Warren County circuit court clerk Brandi Duvall, Alexander Leonard, 51, and Lonnie Leonard, 57, both of Bowling Green, were each sentenced to 20 years in prison. Both individuals were sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Warren…

Warren Water recognizes Imagine a Day Without Water Day

Close up of man pouring glass of water from tap with clean filter in kitchenBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren Water is teaming up with the Value of Water Coalition to bring awareness to living without quality tap water. The collaboration is in recognition of Imagine a Day Without Water Day on Thursday, October 17. The Value of Water Coalition provides…

Auburn man arrested on drug charges, served six active warrants

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An Auburn man is in custody after being arrested at a convenience store in Warren County. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy arrived at the Five Star located on Louisville Road and located Ray Dean Gordon, 49, of Auburn, early Thursday morning. Authorities say Gordon had six active warrants in Warren County. During the…

Allen County native named 2024 Farm Woman of the Year

Source: Kentucky Farm Bureau. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky Farm Bureau has selected Kori Beth Thomas of Allen County as its 2024 Farm Woman of the Year. Thomas and her husband, Micah, own and operate Peach Tree Farm and Greenhouse in Scottsville. According to a release, the award honors the achievements of women in Kentucky agriculture. “Farming is not just a…

National Corvette Museum names new director of development

Source: National Corvette Museum. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The National Corvette Museum has announced Amy Hardin as its new director of development. On Wednesday, the museum said Hardin will bridge its mission with many philanthropic initiatives while developing, establishing and carrying out effective multi-year fundraising programs to support ongoing programs and activities at the National Corvette Museum. “As we continue…

BGHS earns Bronze Recognition on AP Honor Roll

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green High School is being recognized on the 2024 AP School Honor Roll. According to the Bowling Green Independent School District, key metrics for this recognition include the school’s success with encouraging students to take part in AP courses, earning college credit and supporting career readiness through AP courses. BGISD stated the following regarding the…

Simpson County road to close through the end of October

SIMPSON COUNTY – A road will be closed for an extended time in Simpson County. The Simpson County Office of Emergency Management says Neely Road will be closed to through traffic. The closure is due to a culvert failure and repair operations at 0.4 mill west of Roby Bethel Grove Road. Officials say 322 Neely Road can be Robey Bethel…

New art installation to be unveiled at SKyPAC

Source: Arts of Southern Kentucky. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Arts of Southern Kentucky is unveiling a new public art installation by renowned sculptor Russ Faxon in front of the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center on Oct. 22. The public is invited to attend the occasion, which starts at 9:30 a.m. After more than a year of work, Arts of Southern…

Logan County Humane Society of Kentucky says its work phone was stolen

(Source: Logan County Sheriff’s Office)RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Logan County Humane Society of Kentucky says it is the victim of a theft. The humane society says someone who came to the shelter on Monday stole its work phone. The phone was located on a highway near Elizabethtown. Staff says they are unsure of the motive of the individual. The visitor’s…

Intersection closed for water line repair in Franklin

Source: Warren County KY Government. FRANKLIN, Ky. – Drivers may want to be aware of an intersection closure in Franklin. On Wednesday, the City of Franklin said crews were working on a water line break at the intersection of Jefferson Street and John J Johnson Avenue. The entire intersection is closed until further notice. News 40 will provide an update…