Author: WNKY Staff

Leitchfield man allegedly threatens to kill Grayson County officials

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A Leitchfield man was arrested after allegedly sending death threats to local officials. According to a report by K105, William C. “Buddy” Howell, 56, of Leitchfield, was arrested at his home following an investigation by Kentucky State Police. Following an investigation, KSP says Howell sent death threats to County Attorney for Grayson County Jeremy Logsdon, Clarkson Police…

Woman sustains minor injuries after driving into path of train

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – First responders received a dispatch to an accident involving a train on Friday morning. According to Bowling Green Police Department Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward, a woman drove her vehicle into the path of a southbound train at the intersection of 13th Avenue and Clay Street. The woman sustained minor injuries. Ward says the train tracks…

Butler County Senior Center hosts open house

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The Butler County Senior Center and the Barren River Area Development District held an open house on Thursday to introduce local seniors to some of the resources in the area they could use for assistance. Eighteen different groups and companies gathered at the Senior Center to inform Butler County residents of the assistance they can offer. From…

Missing Bowling Green man found safe

Source: Bowling Green Police Department. UPDATE 10/17: BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say Chambers has been found safe. Original Story  BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police are asking for help to locate a missing man. Police say 47-year-old James Chambers was last seen on Oct. 11. According to authorities, he has not been in contact with his…

Inked Brands to relocate, expand in Bowling Green with $10.7 million investment

Source Inked Brands. FRANKFORT, Ky. – One local company is expanding in Bowling Green with a $10.7 million investment. That’s according to an announcement by Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday. The governor’s office says Inked Brands is a “rapidly growing diversified consumer product company,” and the investment is expected to result in 20 new jobs. “Kentucky’s historic economic momentum in…

Kentucky man arrested for Halloween decorations appears in court

Source: LEX 18 via NBC News Channel Orbit. POWELL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) – A Kentucky man appeared in court Wednesday, accused of using a Halloween display to threaten government officials. WLEX reports Stephan Marcum is facing charges of terroristic threatening and intimidating a witness. Marcum is back in court over decorations that police and public officials believe crossed a…

McConnell falls to ground while walking to Senate floor

Source: Sunrise Movement via NBC News Channel Orbit. WASHINGTON (NBC) – Sen. Mitch McConnell was walking to the Senate floor Thursday for a vote when he stumbled and fell to the ground. Luckily, he was able to grab the arm of the man walking with him, which softened his fall. That man and a nearby police officer were able to…

Ben’s Original rice recalled due to stones

(CNN) – You may want to listen up if you have rice in your pantry. Ben’s Original is recalling a limited number of its products because they may contain small stones. The recall applies only for its whole grain brown, long grain white and long grain and wild ready rice products. They all have a best by date of August…

Drug task force agents investigate Franklin vape shop

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force says on Oct. 14, agents executed as search warrant at the Vape and Smoke store in Franklin. Authorities say the warrant was the result of an investigation into sales to minors and the sale of raw plant material that is illegal to sell in the state of Kentucky. The search…