Author: WNKY Staff

Wanted man flees scene of collision, considered armed and dangerous

MORTONS GAP, Ky. – State police are searching for a man who is considered armed and dangerous. On Wednesday, Kentucky State Police Post 2 responded to a call from the Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office for assistance in an investigation. HCSO says a suspect fled from the scene of a collision on foot. KSP’s initial investigation shows Jonathan Ray Ruby, 45,…

City adds safety reflectors to Cave Mill Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new addition to improve road safety is now active. The City of Bowling Green Public Works, working with contractors and Warren County Public Works, installed pavement reflectors on Cave Mill Road on Wednesday. The city says the reflectors have been placed between Dishman Lane and Grider Pond Road.

VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System to host town hall in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System is hosting a Veterans Town Hall in Bowling Green. According to a release, the free event will be held at the WKU Knicely Conference Center on Thursday, April 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. Veterans can interact with VA programs like the PACT Act, the Caregiver Support Program, and the…

Edmonson County Public Library to host open house

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – The Edmonson County Public Library is inviting the community to an open house on April 14. While there, organizers say they will share details about a renovation at the library and accept input. The event will be hosted by ECPL in partnership with Brandstetter Carroll Inc. This gives the public the chance to learn about the future…

Warren County Public Library to host Summer Reading Farmers Market

Warren County Public LibraryBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Library has announced applications are open for its 2025 Summer Reading Farmers Market. During this upcoming program, organizers say local farmers and artisans are invited to participate in a community event that will combine fresh produce, handmade goods and a celebration of literacy. The Summer Reading Farmers Market will…

SNAP benefit coverage for those impacted by flooding extends to Allen, Logan and Warren counties

An update has been released for those who receive SNAP benefits and may have been impacted by recent flooding. The United States Department of Agriculture has allowed EBT benefits to cover hot and prepared foods in the following south-central Kentucky flood impacted counties: Allen County. Logan County. Simpson County. Warren County. The benefit timeframe has also been extended and now…

Owensboro police searching for missing teen

OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Owensboro community is searching for a missing 13-year-old boy. According to the Owensboro Police Department, 13-year-old Liam Bratcher has been missing since Thursday, March 20. He was last seen around the 3000 block of Daviess Street wearing a yellow Nike hoodie and black sweatpants. Bratcher is 5 feet 4 inches tall and has brown hair and…

Barren Co. students participate in Farm Safety Day

Source: Barren County Schools. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Nearly 600 Barren County students took part in Farm Safety Day on March 20. According to Barren County Schools, the day is a collaborative effort between Barren County 4-H and Barren County Middle School FFA members. The event was held in the middle school gym with the goal of creating strong agriculture…

Governor Andy Beshear vetoes GOP abortion bill

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Republican-backed bill touted as an attempt to bring clarity to Kentucky’s near-total abortion ban was vetoed Tuesday by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who said it would do the opposite by undermining the judgment of doctors while further imperiling the lives of pregnant women in emergency situations. Beshear, an abortion-rights supporter who is seen as a…

Hilltoppers come up short against Louisville

BOWLING GREEN, Ky– WKU Softball came up short in a hard-fought battle against Louisville on Tuesday. WKU (15-14 overall, 2-6 CUSA) was able to tie at 2-2 in the bottom of the fifth, but Louisville (20-12, 3-6 ACC) was able to score in the top of the sixth to secure the win. HOW IT HAPPENED WKU 2, Louisville 3 Down…