Author: WNKY Staff

Toys for Tots to host golf scramble on June 23

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Toys for Tots is hosting an upcoming golf scramble to benefit local children. On June 23, the organization will hold its very first Teeing Off for Tots Golf Scramble. The shotgun start will be at 8 a.m. at Crosswinds Golf Course in Bowling Green. The cost to participate includes $75 per player or $300 for a…

Bowling Green man arrested in Hodgenville

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Wednesday night, a Bowling Green man was arrested in Hodgenville. The Hodgenville Police Department says that around 10 p.m. Wednesday, they located Jason Bush of Bowling Green at an address on Kirkpatrick Avenue in Hodgenville. Bush was being searched for in connection with a shoplifting report from earlier that day. He was arrested and charged…

Man leads police on high-speed chase, arrested in Hart County

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – A man is facing wanton endangerment, fleeing police charges following a high-speed pursuit. Kentucky State Police Public Affairs Officer Trooper Katan Parker says a vehicle pursuit was initiated at 9:41 pm on Thursday. Parker says a trooper observed a white vehicle driving at a high rate of speed on I65 South at the 71-mile marker. The pursuit…

DEVELOPING: 1 flown for treatment after 3-vehicle collision on I65

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a crash on I65 on Friday morning. KSP Post 3 Public Affairs Officer Trooper Katan Parker says a three-vehicle collision happened on I-65 southbound at the 13.6-mile marker in Warren County. Two individuals were entrapped in vehicles. One person has been flown and another is being ground transported to TriStar Skyline…

Bowling Green native, Rowdy Shea talks The Voice and upcoming local show

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green native and former contestant on NBC’s hit show, The Voice, Rowdy Shea is returning home for an upcoming show at Spillway on Friday March 28th at 7 p.m. He spoke with WNKY’s Morgan Hoover about his experience on the voice saying it helped him grow confidence as an artist, as continues to grow his…

Scottsville man charged with drug possession after traffic stop

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing charges following a traffic stop on Thursday. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, crime task force detectives and Allen County deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Halifax community. Authorities say the driver was identified as Michael Greene, 30, of Scottsville. During the traffic stop, authorities say a…

Shinsung to establish new manufacturing facility in Simpson County with $53.5 million investment

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A manufacturing facility is expected to bring 100 new jobs to Simpson County. Gov. Andy Beshear made the announcement Thursday, saying that Shinsung ST USA has plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Simpson County with a $53.5 million investment. “Manufacturing and technology are both key to Kentucky’s economic success, and Shinsung’s new investment will strengthen…

Warren County road to close for repairs

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Warren County road will close for repair. Warren County Government says Dillard Road will close on Saturday, April 5 for needed repairs. The closure will impact addresses between 1563 and 1828. The road will be closed from 6 am to 6 pm. More information about Warren County Government can be found here.

Franklin resident earns Girl Scouts’ highest honor

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Franklin resident has received the Girl Scout Gold Award. Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana says Girl Scout Cameron Huggins’ project involved solving a shortage of sleeping space at Girl Scout Camp Houchens in Bowling Green. According to Girl Scout officials, Huggins built a 12-person covered hammock unit to increase the camping options at Houchens. She also…

Kentucky works to implement new 15-year-old driver’s permit law

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky’s permit age is changing. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says it is working quickly to implement changes now that House Bill 15 is a state law. The law allows 15-year-olds to earn driver’s permits. KYTC says system upgrades will allow a credential to be issued allowing eligible applicants to take the written permit test. Applicants can make…