Author: WNKY Staff

Beshear orders flags to half-staff in honor of Russell County sheriff’s deputy

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is ordering for flags at all state office buildings to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, Sept. 21, in honor of a Russell County deputy sheriff who died in the line of duty. The tribute will last from sunrise to sunset. The governor’s office says Russell County sheriff’s deputy Joshua Phipps, a former Louisville Metro…

Hunting accident under investigation in Elliott County, 71-year-old dead

ELLIOTT COUNTY, Ky. – Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement says a fatal hunting accident is under investigation. Authorities said on Thursday the incident has resulted in the death of a 71-year-old man. Based on a preliminary investigation, authorities say they believe the man fell from a tree stand while hunting. The victim was found by his hunting partner after…

Annual Pup-kin 5K Run/Walk to return on Oct. 26

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Get your best Halloween costume ready for the return of the annual Pup-kin Run/Walk on Oct. 26. The event is back to offer a blend of holiday spirit and fitness, where participants can run in their favorite Halloween attire. Leashed dogs are also welcome to walk or run with their owners, provided they are well-behaved and…

Barren County Schools students and teacher to travel to DC

Source: Barren County Schools. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County Schools will be represented in Washington, D.C. this Friday. Barren County High School senior Taylor Strange, BCHS sophomore Trapper Vincent and Barren County Area Technology Center teacher Lonnie Vincent will travel to Washington, D.C. on Sept. 20 to attend the SkillsUSA Washington Leadership Training Institute, according to a release by…

Bridge closure reported in Auburn

AUBURN, Ky. – The Auburn Police Department wants drivers to know about a closure that could impact their trip. Police say the bridge on Old 68 Loop in Auburn is currently closed. Although police say the Logan County Road Department closed the bridge, details about why the bridge closed were not released. Please use alternate routes. Signs and barricades are…

Bowling Green man charged with unlawful imprisonment

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges related to an alleged incident at a local residence on Wednesday. According to a uniform citation by the Bowling Green Police Department, officers responded Wednesday to an apartment for a complaint of a subject with a weapon. The complainant stated Andrew Krohn, 28, of Bowling Green “physically prevented her…

Alvaton man flees Scottsville police after accident, rolls vehicle into creek

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Scottsville Police Department is investigating a vehicle accident that resulted in a pursuit and crash. Scottsville police responded to a call of a non-injury vehicular accident at approximately 3 pm at the intersection of Old Gallatin Road and Veterans Memorial Highway on Wednesday. Police say that upon arrival, they witnessed two vehicles drive away from the…

Craig Named CUSA Women’s Golfer Of The Week

DALLAS, Texas – WKU women’s golf senior Catie Craig earned her seventh career Conference USA Golfer of the Week honor on Wednesday. Craig claimed her fifth career win on Sunday, winning the 2024 Cardinal Cup with a 3-under 213. She is now one win shy of Mary Joiner’s program record of six career wins. Craig overcame a two-shot deficit to…

Bowling Green Junior High hosts Hispanic heritage celebration

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Junior High School celebrated Hispanic heritage with a rally in the gymnasium featuring music, dancing and piñatas. Earlier Wednesday, a panel of Hispanic leaders from different careers spoke to the students, and Hispanic games in the cafeteria added to the fun. The events taught students about Latin culture and history, but there was no…