Author: WNKY Staff

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…

Bowling Green police make arrests after alleged kidnapping, assault

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two people are charged with kidnapping after police say a woman was assaulted in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded on Aug. 2 to a report of a kidnapping and assault at a residence. Authorities say the victim stated she was kidnapped and “brutally assaulted” by 31-year-old Marquise Nolan…

Mother, boyfriend charged in death of infant

EARLINGTON, Ky. – Two people have been arrested for manslaughter in the death investigation of an infant in Hopkins County. Kentucky State Police Post says Hopkins County dispatch requested an investigation into the death of a 10-month-old infant in Earlington on Thursday. The Hopkins County Coroner pronounced the infant dead inside the home of the infant’s caretakers. KSP says an…

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on six new homes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- After several months of delays, Habitat for Humanity of Bowling Green/Warren County broke ground on six new homes for Bowling Green residents on Thursday at 1225 Regis O’Connor Boulevard. On Thursday, the non-profit is one step closer to helping several families find a place to call home. Officials say waiting and receiving funding from the state and…

WKU police seek information on stolen scooter suspect

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Western Kentucky University Police Department is seeking information on a theft suspect. WKU PD says an electric scooter was stolen. The department shared still images and video of the suspect in the investigation. Information can be provided to WKU police by calling 270-745-2548.

Glasgow police investigating gas station robbery

Photo source: Glasgow Police DepartmentGLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is investigating a robbery. Major Terry Flatt says the Valero store on North Race Street and Cherry Street was robbed on Thursday. The suspect was armed. Flatt says the suspect fled the scene. An image from the incident, released by GPD, shows the suspect wearing all black. Information on…

Jaycees announce Bowling Green Christmas Parade date, theme

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The date and theme of a Bowling Green holiday tradition are set. The Bowling Green Christmas Parade, hosted by the Bowling Green-Warren County Jaycees, will take place on Saturday, December 6, at 9:30 a.m. in downtown Bowling Green. The parade theme is “The Best Christmas Parade Ever.” The deadline for parade float entries is November 15….

9 Warren County volunteer fire departments to merge

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The landscape of the fire protection in Warren County is changing. According to a release, the Warren County Fire Department System announced the nine Warren County volunteer fire departments will merge and operate as the Warren County Fire Department, effective September 1. WCFDS states that the merger will improve fire protection and streamline operations, according to…

T.J. Regional Health launches Better Breathers support group

GLASGOW, Ky. – A local healthcare provider is launching a support group for those with chronic lung diseases. Stacey Biggs, EVP of Marketing, Planning, and Development for T. J. Regional Health, says the Better Breather Club is a support group for individuals living with chronic COPD, asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, and lung cancer. The support group offers education, resources, and peer…

Bowling Green woman injured in Christian County crash

Photo: WKDZ RadioHOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman sustained injuries in a crash in Christian County. According to a report by WNKY News 40 partner WKDZ Radio, the Christian County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash on Interstate 169 on Wednesday afternoon. Deputies told WKDZ that a car, operated by Jennifer Mason, of Bowling Green, crossed the median and…