Author: WNKY Staff

Texas men facing forgery, organized crime charges in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Four Houston, Texas men are facing forgery and organized crime charges in Barren County. On Friday, Glasgow police were dispatched to Shane Drive about subjects attempting to cash fraudulent checks at a Glasgow business. Upon arrival, the subjects fled on foot from officers. Officers located false identification cards, fraudulent checks, and a large sum of money. Glasgow…

Vehicle strikes tree in Lewisburg, one flown for treatment

LEWISBURG, Ky. – Logan County first responders received a call in reference to a single vehicle accident on Saturday morning. At approximately 8:48 am, the Russellville Rural Fire Department and law enforcement agencies responded to a single motor vehicle accident on Greenridge Spa Road. At the scene, it was determined that a motor vehicle had struck a tree head on…

Local law agencies to partner in enforcement operation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local law enforcement agencies are coming together. The Bowling Green Police Department, Kentucky State Police Post 3, Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the WKU Police Department will work together on an enforcement operation. Officials say the operation will focus on driving safety, monitoring speed, seat belt use, impaired and distracted driving. The agencies hope this operation…

NEW DETAILS: Shepherdsville man arrested after motorcycle pursuit into Park City

PARK CITY, Ky. – A Shepherdsville man is facing multiple charges in connection to a pursuit Saturday that crossed into Park City. Kentucky State Police troopers worked Saturday afternoon to locate a motorcyclist, identified as Johnathan Ernspiker, 41, of Shepherdsville, after he wrecked in Park City, according to KSP trooper Katan Parker. Parker said that the pursuit began due to…

Wild Sits Down Nine in Hot Rods 4-3 Extra Inning Loss

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Owen Wild tossed a career-high 7.0 innings and struck out nine batters, as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (11-7, 47-37) fell to the Hickory Crawdads (10-9, 38-47) 4-3 in extras on Friday at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Hot Rods scored in the bottom of the third against Crawdads starter Ryan Lobus. Ricardo Genoves doubled, while Gregory…

Section of road in Bowling Green to close starting July 15

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Motorists in Bowling Green should be aware of a road closure coming up next week. A portion of 12th Avenue between High Street and Park Street will be closed for construction Monday, July 15 through Tuesday, July 16, according to city officials. The City of Bowling Green says the closure is needed to install a high-friction…

Emergency management issues roadway hazard warning in Glasgow

Photo Credit: Glasgow/Barren County Emergency ManagementGLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management has issued a roadway hazard caution. The County Road Department located a soft spot on the side of Siloam Road in the area between Highway 90 and Pay Lake across from 284 Siloam Road. Crews have placed rock and site barrels in the area to prevent traffic from…

Man charged with sexual abuse of a minor in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges related to sexual abuse of a child in Bowling Green. On Friday, Bowling Green police arrested John Miller, 50, who stated to police he had child pornography on his phone and gave consent to search. Police say they located 25 videos of child pornography involving children under 12, along with…

WKU Cross Country announces 2024 Schedule

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Cross Country head coach Lee Wood has announced cross country’s 2024 competition schedule. On the upcoming season, Wood said “We had a good first semester last year focusing on culture and recruiting 13 new distance athletes that are looking to really add strength to our men’s and women’s program! I’m excited to have them back…

NEW DETAILS: Logan County man charged with trafficking fentanyl

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A Logan County man is facing charges on fentanyl trafficking charges. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police DESI West executed a search warrant Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. at the 1100 block of Proctor Mill Road after a drug investigation. Upon arrival, troopers say they gave verbal commands for the occupants to exit the…