Author: WNKY Staff

Man allegedly sets hotel bed on fire, walks away from scene

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man allegedly set fire to a bed at a hotel on Tuesday. The Bowling Green Police Department says it responded to a call at America’s Best Value Inn on Scottsville to assist the Bowling Green Fire Department in an investigation. A bed in a room was set on fire. The suspect was approached…

Remembering those lost with Glory Baby Ministry and Hosparus Health

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- Tuesday was Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, something roughly one-quarter of all women experience. But it’s not just women who experience this grief, the entire family unit feels the impact of a loss. That’s why Glory Baby Ministry partnered with Hosparus Health to invite families to gather in support of each other on Tuesday. Families impacted…

Bowling Green man facing possession, distribution of child pornography charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing child pornography charges. The Bowling Green Police Department says it executed a warrant on Patric McGill, 26, of Bowling Green, on Monday. During the investigation, police say McGill knowingly possessed images and videos “depicting actual sexual performances” by minors under the age of 12. Police say more than 20 images…

Temple Hill Elementary no longer under lockdown as KSP pursues suspect

TEMPLE HILL, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is searching for a suspect in the Temple Hill community, according to school officials. Barren County Schools district communication officer Heather Gardner stated Tuesday that “Temple Hill Elementary School was placed on a brief lockdown this afternoon due to an ongoing situation involving the Kentucky State Police, who are currently in pursuit…

Mother suffers fatal gunshot wound during domestic altercation with son in Pike County

PIKEVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police says it received a call on Monday to a domestic disturbance in Pikeville. Troopers and investigators arrived at a residence on Old Wagner Station Road and attempted to contact individuals inside the residence. One of the men inside the residence made threats towards law enforcement. The KSP Special Response team was activated. Negotiations with…

Nonprofit partners with TVA to provide new shoes in Logan, Simpson counties

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A global nonprofit committed to turning shoes and clothing into opportunity is partnering with the Tennessee Valley Authority for a shoe distribution pilot program in TVA’s rural districts in Tennessee and Kentucky. Through this partnership, TVA says it will donate $25,000 to the nonprofit Soles4Souls in order to serve 1,250 children throughout the region. Over a dozen…

Hart County gaining new VFW chapter, meeting to sign up set for Tuesday

HART COUNTY, Ky. – A new chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is coming to Hart County, and they’re looking for new members. The VFW is a nonprofit Veterans Service Organization comprised of eligible veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. It is the oldest combat veteran service organization. The meeting to join the…

Rich Pond Elementary students help plan Riverfront Park project with art

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Third and fourth graders from Rich Pond Elementary School helped the City of Bowling Green plan their Riverfront Park makeover. Officials are visiting all the city and county elementary and middle schools to inform students of their plans and have them draw what they would like to see at the renovated park. Jim Weinberg, marketing director…

Warren County sheriff warns public of cryptocurrency scam

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community of a cryptocurrency scam. Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower says scammers posing as “Deputy Bill Stephens with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office,” are contacting potential victims claiming they have missed court dates or jury duty. Scammers are now sending fraudulent legal documents to make it appear that…