Author: WNKY Staff

New Details: BGPD investigating fatal crash on Lovers Lane, arrest made

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a fatal crash. Officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in 300 block of Lovers Lane near Briarwood Elementary on Wednesday at approximately 6:13 a.m. Each vehicle had one occupant operator. One of the vehicle operator’s was pronounced dead at the scene by the Warren County coroner. The victim of…

Isaac Mashes Home Run, Hot Rods Defeat Dash in Opener 7-5

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Xavier Isaac mashed his team leading 15th home run, helping the Bowling Green Hot Rods (15-9, 51-39) defeat the Winston-Salem Dash (12-13, 43-48) 7-5 on Tuesday at Bowling Green Ballpark. Winston-Salem scored in the top of the first, facing Bowling Green starter Owen Wild. Eddie Park singled and Ryan Galaine walked, putting runners at first and…

T.J. Samson Community Hospital receives national recognition for stroke care

GLASGOW, Ky. – T.J. Samson Community Hospital is being recognized for quality stroke care. The hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines ® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award, according to a release by T.J. Regional Health. The release states the hospital is receiving the award “for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the…

McConnell comments on Secret Service oversight

WASHINGTON – Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell shared the following remark Tuesday on the Senate floor regarding the Secret Service: “Since the Senate last convened, our nation has seen two attempts to circumvent the American people’s right to choose their leaders. “The first, of course, was the first time in more than a century that a former President of the…

SKYCTC to host express enrollment opportunities before semester

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is rolling out a convenient opportunity for prospective students to fast-track their college enrollment process. On Tuesday, June 30, Tuesday, Aug. 6, Wednesday, Aug. 7 and Thursday, Aug. 8, SKYCTC is offering its final Summer Express Enrollment events, running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on each designated day. According…

Russellville man arrested on drug, traffic charges

ELKTON, Ky. – A Russellville man is facing drug and traffic violation charges. The Elkton Police Department says they observed a motor vehicle roll through a stop sign. The motor vehicle was pulled over and the operator was identified as Jayme Fuller, 48 of Russellville. A check determined that Fuller had two active warrants in Logan County. Fuller was taken…

Man arrested on drug and trespassing charges in Tompkinsville

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky.- A man has been arrested on drug and trespassing offenses in Tompkinsville. According to a uniform citation, the Tompkinsville Police Department responded Monday to Celina Road for a call about a male trespassing onto private property. Police say they made contact with the male, identified as Concepcion Lopez-Yanez, 46, who stated he was living in a hole on…

Bowling Green Police Department to host applicant testing this week

Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you have an interest in joining the Bowling Green Police Department, applicant testing is back. Applicant testing covers both police and dispatch applicants, according to the agency. The first testing date will take place Thursday, July 25 at 1 p.m. at Bowling Green Fire Headquarters at 625 E. Sixth Ave….

Glasgow police respond to 2-vehicle collision, 1 injured

GLASGOW, Ky. – One person was injured in a collision on Monday in Glasgow. On Monday, the Glasgow Police Department says officers responded to Shane Drive in relation for an injury collision. Police say they learned a 2020 Buick Encore operated by Rita Shephard was traveling southbound on N L Rogers Wells Boulevard and attempted to merge from the left…

Nominate a classroom for this year’s Deserving Teacher Awards

Source: Triple Crown Auto Glass SOKY . BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The third annual Deserving Teacher Award nominations are now open. Triple Crown Auto Glass SOKY says it is offering a chance to provide funding to a local classroom for three deserving teachers. Along with Walker’s Towing & Recovery and Guarantee Pest Control, the company says it is continuing the…