Author: WNKY Staff

High-speed pursuit leads to drug arrests in Auburn

AUBURN, Ky. – Two people are facing charges following a pursuit and a drug bust at an Auburn home. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office attempted to conduct a traffic stop just before 4 p.m. Wednesday on 54-year-old Eric Reeves of Auburn regarding a DUI suspended license. Deputies say Reeves failed to stop, leading to a…

UPDATE: Burn ban issued for Metcalfe County

EDMONTON, Ky. – A burn ban has been issued for all of Metcalfe County. According to an executive order, a city-wide burn ban has been issued due to drought conditions. Metcalfe County judge-executive signed the order on Monday, Aug. 25. This ban is effective immediately, including bans on all open burning. Officials say this also includes lightning fireworks and burning…

WKU freshmen move in ahead of fall semester

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- School is back in session. Western Kentucky University students have begun to move back in this week for the 2025-26 school year. For many of the upperclassmen, this is not their first rodeo. But for the freshman, moving in can be intimidating.  Though the move-in process can be a bit scary at first, once you get settled…

Lucas Oil Racing School races into Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- This past week, the Lucas Oil Racing School was in Bowling Green at the NCM race track for the third round of their scholarship racing series.  The racing series goes all over the country to numerous tracks in states like Florida and Indiana. Of the five stops during their $250,000 scholarship series, the National Corvette Museum race…

Barren County High School named National Beta School of Merit

Source: Barren County Schools. GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County High School is a 2024-25 National Beta School of Merit. The district says the school earned this recognition by offering National Beta to all eligible grades on its campus. Barren County Schools the National Beta School of Merit award is given to honor a club’s dedication and commitment to academic excellence….

Man charged with fleeing police in Cave City

CAVE CITY, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges after a reported pursuit in Cave City. According to a uniform citation, the Cave City Police Department observed a vehicle speeding at 83 miles her hour in a 55 mph zone on Highway 90 on Wednesday. Police say they attempted to catch up to the vehicle and turned on the…

Bowling Green man charged with manufacturing simulated substance

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been arrested in connection with a warrant. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Thursday to the 1200 block of Indianola Street to serve a warrant on 40-year-old William Hagan of Bowling Green. Upon arrival, police say they located Hagan near Broadway Avenue and Indianola Street. Authorities…

River Street reopens to traffic

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – River Street is reopened after a brief shutdown Friday afternoon. The Bowling Green Fire Department initially stated just before 12:30 p.m. that River Street was closed to all traffic. Local authorities responded to the scene, and the road reopened shortly after their arrival. Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward has confirmed a false…

Authorities working to locate suspect in Hardin Co. robbery

Source: Leitchfield Police Department. HARDIN COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities are working to locate a suspect involved in a Leitchfield Road convenience store robbery. According to WNKY New 40 media partner K105, a man reportedly robbed Eastview Food Mart on in Hardin County at gunpoint around 9:37 p.m. on June 30. More here. Investigators have since released surveillance video showing the…

BGMU honored at water professionals conference

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Water Division of Bowling Green Municipal Utilities received recognition at the KY/TN Water Professionals Conference. The event is the annual joint conference of the Kentucky/Tennessee section of the American Water Works Association and the Clean Water Professionals of Kentucky and Tennessee. It is the largest annual water technical conference and exhibition in both states. BGMU…