SITKA, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is facing multiple charges, including drug trafficking, after authorities say they located her in Johnson County. According to a uniform citation, on Aug. 26, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of KY 201 in Sitka located in Johnson County. The Paintsville Herald reports Johnson County sheriff Scott Hazlette, two deputies…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A report has highlighted the economic impact Western Kentucky University has on the Commonwealth. According to a release by WKU, an analysis by Lightcast has found that the university has a “significant economic impact” that reaches the “community, region and state and creates a positive return on investment for students, taxpayers and society.” In fiscal year…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball head coach Greg Collins has announced the addition of Tara Johns to his coaching staff. “I am thrilled to add Tara Johns, Coach T, to our staff and team,” said Collins. “She brings great recruiting and coaching experience that allows her to hit the ground running. She has been a part of winning…
Source: Farmers RECC. LEXINGTON, Ky. – A welcome home ceremony greeted 68 Kentucky veterans returning from an honor flight that traveled to see their memorials on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The group returned home on Saturday, Aug. 24. Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives’ sponsored the honor flight, which allowed veterans to spend a full day touring Washington. Veterans that…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – English, Lucas, Priest & Owsley, LLP co-founding partner Charles E. English Sr. was presented with the 2024 William H. Natcher Award on Wednesday. The award was presented by the Bowling Green-Warren County Bar Association during its annual Law Day Ceremony. The award recognizes English’s 64-year career, during which he showed his commitment to “high ethical standards…
GLASGOW, Ky. – T.J. Regional Health announced Wednesday that it has again received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Accreditation Program. The ACSCOC is a group of professional organizations dedicated to improving survival and quality of life for patients with cancer by setting and raising standards. Accreditation is granted to institutions committed to providing high-quality cancer…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A two-vehicle collision has been reported at Chestnut Street and East Seventh Avenue. News 40 crews report one vehicle has overturned onto its side. The Bowling Green Police Department, Bowling Green Fire Department and Med Center EMS are currently at the scene. This is a developing story. Additional details will be released as they become available.
HART COUNTY, Ky. – A man wanted out of Hart County has been apprehended. According to jail records, Andre Wesson, 34, was arrested on Friday. Sept. 6. Wesson was a WNKY News 40 Wanted Wednesday entry on Aug. 28. The Kentucky State Police originally wanted Wesson on charges of fleeing or evading police, speeding over 26 miles per hour and…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing drug charges following a traffic stop. The Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force says a traffic stop was conducted on Tuesday. The operator was pulled over for a traffic offense. Police say the operator of the vehicle is John Whitehead, 41 of Scottsville. During the investigation, a K9 officer Morgan detected a positive…
Bowling Green, Kentucky – For the second game in a row, Mac Horvath smacked a home run, helping the Bowling Green Hot Rods (34-18, 70-48) beat the Greenville Drive (33-22, 59-62) 9-4 on Tuesday from Bowling Green Ballpark. After Greenville scored a run against Bowling Green starter Brody Hopkins in the top of the first, the Hot Rods answered back…
