Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green man sentenced on vehicle theft charge after allegedly hitting deer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been sentenced on multiple charges, including vehicle theft. According to court records, 21-year-old Clifton Embry was sentenced on Monday to nearly five years in prison with five years of supervised probation. This follows after Embry pleaded guilty to theft by unlawful taking or disposition auto between $10,000 and $1,000,000, first-degree criminal…

Police investigate reported property damage at Kentucky Kids on the Block

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local nonprofit is seeking answers after an alleged case of property damage. According to a report, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to Kentucky Kids on the Block at 958 Collett Ave. for a delayed report of an unknown person spray painting a mailbox. Authorities say the caller stated surveillance video shows four unidentified individuals…

UPDATE: Glasgow police locate missing man

UPDATE: The Glasgow Police Department has located Lonnie “Bruce” Scott. He is safe. —- GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is searching for a missing man. Major Terry Flatt says Lonnie “Bruce” Scott was last seen driving a 1994 Ford F-150, driving east from Glasgow on the Louie B Nunn Parkway. He was travelling to Campbellsville. Flatt says Scott…

Pedestrian struck by vehicle, killed in Hopkins County

MADISONVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Hopkins County. According to a release, KSP Post 2 responded to U.S. 41 and Old Nortonville–White Plains Road in Nortonville to assist in the response and investigation of a collision on Tuesday evening. KSP says a vehicle, driven by a Hopkins County man, struck a pedestrian who…

Glasgow man charged with murder in fatal Hart County crash investigation

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – A Glasgow man is now charged with murder in relation to a Hart County crash in May 2025. According to court documents, 31-year-old Cory Bowles of Glasgow was issued an arrest warrant on indictment for the charge of murder on Tuesday. Kentucky State Police state they served the warrant on Wednesday. Bowles was taken into custody…

Glasgow police warn public of cryptocurrency scam

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department says a scam is targeting individuals, according to a release. Major Terry Flatt says the department has received complaints about scams and fraud resulting in thousands of dollars in losses. Flatt says that individuals are being contacted by someone claiming to be an investment manager who promises to grow their money by purchasing…

Wanted Wednesday: Man last known to be in Barren, Wayne counties

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is asking for the community’s help to locate a man last known to be in the Barren and Wayne County areas. Authorities say 38-year-old Cody Lee Lewis is wanted on a charge of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. Lewis is described as 5 feet…

Police working to identify subjects in alleged Franklin shoplifting case

Source: Franklin Police Department. FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department is asking the public’s help to identify two people in connection to an alleged shoplifting incident. Police say on Tuesday, a male and female, who are pictured above, were seen shoplifting from Walmart. Further details have not been released at this time. If anyone has identifying information on either…

Warren County COWS test canceled for Friday, Jan. 9

UPDATE 1/8:  WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Community Outdoor Warning Siren test for Friday, Jan. 9 in Warren County has been canceled due to possible storms that date, according to Warren County Emergency Management. Original Story  WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A test for the Community Outdoor Warning Sirens in Warren County is scheduled for this Friday, Jan. 9. Warren County…