Author: WNKY Staff

Louisville man charged with operating boat under the influence

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville man is charged with reckless motorboat operation. On Sunday, a Kentucky Fish & Wildlife conservation officer received a complaint of a reckless vessel on Barren River Lake. According to the uniform citation, a complainant supplied video evidence of the reckless vessel near their own vessel to the officer at approximately 8:31 a.m. at Narrows Marina….

Franklin man charged with DUI after wreck in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Simpson County man is facing multiple charges after a crash Monday morning in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, around 2:29 a.m., the Bowling Green Police Department says it was dispatched for a vehicle accident on Louisville Road at Interstate Drive. Police say they made contact with the driver, identified as 32-year-old Juan Garcia…

Kentucky State Police investigation leads to criminal child abuse, drug charges

BURKESVILLE, Ky. – Multiple people are facing charges after an investigation in Cumberland County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers served a warrant for the arrest of 32-year-old Oscar Farley on Wednesday evening at a Veterans Street residence in Burkesville, Kentucky. At this time, troopers say Farley attempted to flee but was apprehended, and authorities observed Farley’s small child…

WKU Tennis signs Carolina Chiatti

Photo Credit: Stephen F. Austin AthleticsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis Head Coach Greg Davis announced the signing of Carolina Chiatti on Monday. Chiatti joins the Lady Toppers as a transfer from Stephen F. Austin. “Carolina is going to be a great player for us,” Davis said. “She has a tremendous amount of international experience playing at all levels…

KSP investigating fatal crash in Christian County

OAK GROVE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision in Christian County. On Saturday, KSP conducted a traffic safety checkpoint on KY 115 in Oak Grove at approximately 11:20 pm. A 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo operated by Roderick Crossley, 29 of Hopkinsville, approached the checked checkpoint. Crossley did not provide his operator’s license to KSP. Crossley fled…

Edmonson County Water District issues boil water advisory

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Edmonson County Water District has issued a boil water advisory. According to the district, the advisory is because “the potential exists for bacteriological contamination due to low pressure or no pressure because of a main line leak.” The areas affected in this advisory include all customers west of 15872 Cub Run Highway, Dog Creek, Robin…

Cage the Elephant adds Nashville stop to Neon Pill Tour

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Cage the Elephant is adding a new show to its Neon Pill Tour. The band announced on social media Monday that it it will perform at Ascend Amphitheater on Sept. 1.  Special guests include Young the Giant and Willow Avalon. Pre-sale begins Tuesday, June 18 at 10 a.m. General on sale starts Thursday, June 20 at 10…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Repaving project underway in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Motorists can expect impacted traffic on one major road in Bowling Green. The City of Bowling Green will be repaving Smallhouse Road from Broadway Avenue to Roselawn Way beginning Monday. Officials expect the project to be completed Tuesday afternoon. Motorists can expect delays and detours. Officials ask motorists to drive with caution.

Power outage impacts thousands in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A power outage is active in Southern Warren County. Warren RECC has dispatched crews to investigate and restore an outage that left 10,000 members without power. Crews have isolated the issue and circuits are being restored.

Cave City, Munfordville police arrest man following motorcycle pursuit on I-65

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – The Munfordville Police Department made an arrest following a vehicle pursuit on Thursday evening. Cave City police requested assistance from Munfordville police regarding a vehicle pursuit traveling northbound on I-65. A Munfordville police officer observed Cave City police pursuing the vehicle, a 2005 Honda VT1100 motorcycle. The officer followed the vehicle north for 20 minutes before turning…