Author: WNKY Staff

Scottsville man charged with promoting human trafficking

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing charges involving alleged attempted human trafficking activity. According to a release by the Scottsville Police Department, officers responded Wednesday to Dugas Park for a 911 call regarding an adult male who allegedly spoke to two male juveniles and offered them money in exchange for a sexual favor. Police say the juveniles fled…

Hot Rods shutout 4-0 in first-half finale

Hickory, North Carolina – Duncan Davitt let up just one run over 6.0 frames, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (36-30) were shutout 4-0 by the Hickory Crawdads (28-38) in the final game of the first half on Thursday at L.P. Frans Stadium. Hickory struck first in the bottom of the third facing Davitt. Yosy Galan singled and moved to second on…

Local group provides street outreach during heat wave

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s neighbors helping neighbors even in potentially dangerous weather conditions. Each week, BG Neighbors Aid Network partners with HOTEL INC and provides street outreach, bringing home-cooked meals, supplies and medical care to those in need. However, on an especially hot day, reaching out to the unhoused community can make all the difference. On Thursday, BG Neighbors…

Warren County Sheriff’s Office receives report of door-to-door scam

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office wants the community to be aware of a reported scam. According to a social media post by the WSCO on Thursday, it received a report of two males operating a Dodge double cab pick up truck towing a trailer with Florida tags. The sheriff’s office says the men are going door…

Bowling Green police searching for missing juvenile

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is searching for a missing juvenile. Kayden Vincent, 16, was last seen in the 300 block of Suwanne Trail. Vincent was wearing a black t-shirt, black jeans and light-colored sneakers. Vincent has brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5’9″ and weighs 150 pounds. If you have information on the whereabouts…

Bowling Green man arrested after shots fired complaint

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges in relation to a shot fired complaint Wednesday night. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded around 11:44 p.m. to the 1200 block of Nahm Drive after a complainant stated a suspect had fired several warning shots into the ground. Upon arriving, police say they…

Guide: Fourth of July fireworks events in South Central Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – News 40 has your local guide to fireworks shows this summer. Below we have a list of events coming up across south-central Kentucky throughout June, July and August. Warren County  Thunderfest: Hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Bowling Green, the 53rd Thunderfest will take place at Ephram White Park at 885 Mt. Olivet Road in Bowling…

Booked for the Summer Tour coming this July

BOWLING GREEEN, Ky. – If you’re looking for a good way to keep cool this season, why not stay inside with a good book? And if you’re all out of interesting reads, the Warren County Public Library has got you covered. Thursday, July 11, the Booked for the Summer Tour comes to the WCPL’s Lisa Rice branch, featuring three authors…

Auto dealerships hit with second day of computer outage

(CNN, KCCI) – A second cyber attack incident is causing issues for 15,000 auto dealers in the U.S. and Canada. The software provider CDK Global is continuing its investigation. As a precaution, most of their systems have been shut down for the second day and are expected to be out all day Thursday. The software is used for things like…

June proclaimed as Dairy Month in Kentucky

Source: Kentucky Department of Agriculture. FRANFORT, Ky. – June is officially Dairy Month in the Commonwealth. Agriculture commissioner Jonathan Shell and dairy industry representatives and producers gathered as Shell signed the proclamation Tuesday, according to a release by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. “Kentucky dairy farmers are among the hardest working individuals,” Shell said. “During June we take time to…