Author: WNKY Staff

KSP Post 3 searching for prisoner who escaped from work release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 3 is searching for a wanted man. Police are asking for information regarding the whereabouts of Abdullah Qasem, who is wanted for Escape 2nd degree. According to a report by K105, Qasem fled from the Hart County Animal Shelter on January 28, 2023 while on work release. Qasem was incarcerated for trafficking…

UPDATE: Repairs being completed after gas line rupture at WKU’s Gatton Academy

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Crews responded Wednesday for reported gas line rupture at Gatton Academy on Western Kentucky University’s campus. The Bowling Green Fire Department and Atmos Energy were at the scene at 309 College Heights Boulevard. News 40 crews tell us both Gatton Academy buildings evacuated. WKU released the following alert around 10 a.m.: “A gas leak has been…

Bowling Green man charged with possession of child sexual abuse material

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged with possessing child pornography. The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch says a cyber tip was reported on Friday, February 23 by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The cyber tip was involving 326 suspected child sexual abuse materials, according to a uniform citation. Through an investigation, police…

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…