Author: WNKY Staff

Scottsville man abandons vehicle following crash, resists arrest

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man abandoned his vehicle following a crash and is facing several charges. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office responded to an abandoned vehicle at the intersection of Old Franklin Road and Horseshoe Bend Road on Saturday. Deputies say the vehicle was in a collision and was left in the roadway. During the investigation, deputies determined the…

Man charged with burglary, rape in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is facing several charges after a reported sexual assault in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department received a complaint of a sexual assault on Saturday. Police say the victim stated Robert Jones, 53, sexually assaulted her in the early morning hours of Oct. 5 at a residence on…

Indiana woman charged with wanton endangerment, endangering welfare of minors

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – An Indiana woman is facing wanton endangerment, endangering the welfare of minor charges. Kentucky State Police responded to a reckless driving complaint on I-65 southbound on Saturday. Police say a black SUV was swerving across lanes. Police conducted a traffic safety stop. An officer says that while conducting the traffic safety stop, children were inside the…

UPDATE: Identity of victim released after weekend wreck in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One person has died following a single-vehicle crash in Warren County on Saturday night. According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, on Oct. 5, a single occupant was traveling westbound on Shanty Hollow Road when the vehicle left the road and struck a tree. EMS and deputies arrived while others were attempting lifesaving measures. The sheriff’s…

Munfordville car show to benefit Hart County Search and Rescue

Source: Hart County Search and Rescue, Inc. MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – This weekend, you can help support a local search and rescue group. Set for Saturday, Oct. 5, the Munfordville Courthouse Square Car Show will give proceeds to Hart County Search and Rescue. Entry fees are $20, according to organizers. The event will last from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with…

Fishing Day for youth to be hosted at Basil Griffin Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Parks and Recreation is teaming up with Cabela’s to sponsor a catch and release fishing day next week. On Saturday, Oct. 12, youth ages 3 to 15 are invited to gather at Basil Griffin shelter 4 near Jesse Thornton Lake to learn how to go fishing. An educational session will be held at 8…

SKyPAC to host expert serial killer criminologist and author

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Halloween night in South Central Kentucky will be even scarier this year. The SKYPAC will host Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn: The Curious Appeal of the World’s Most Terrifying Murderers this Halloween on Thursday, October 31. Dr. Bonn is a criminologist and critically acclaimed author who has been featured as an expert in criminal behavior…

Montana Grille to host Paws 2024 benefiting local humane society

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Montana Grille is hosting an annual event to raise funds for the Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society. On Monday, Oct. 21, head over to Montana Grille of Bowling Green for a rib dinner special of only $25. Not only will the restaurant pause its dine-in services to provide drive-thru orders for the fundraiser but 100% of…

Students receive Chromebooks in Bowling Green to prepare for future

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – AT&T and Human I-T partnered with the Bowling Green Area Chamber Foundation to give 25 laptops to students from Bowling Green/Warren County high schools who had participated in the Foundation’s SCK Launch program. Five students from each school received the computers. The effort helps bridge the digital divide and prepares the young men and women for…

TEN-4 Awareness Day proclamation held at Bowling Green City Hall

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Family Enrichment Center hosted a celebration of TEN-4 Awareness Day at Bowling Green City Hall on Friday. The proclamation was delivered by City and County Officials. TEN-4 is an acronym used to identify bruising and marks that are a cause for concern in children 4 and under. It stands for Torso, Ears, and Neck. Healthcare, social,…