Author: WNKY Staff

Sheriff’s office investigates fatal single vehicle accident

ALVATON, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office investigated a fatal accident Friday evening. Deputies received a call to the 7600 block of Woodburn Allen Springs Road for a single-vehicle accident at 9:54 pm. Upon arrival, CPR was in progress, but the operator was declared deceased at the scene. Deputies identified the operator as James Edward Gregory, 33 of Bowling…

Davitt Tosses Seven Innings, Hot Rods Shutout 1-0

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Duncan Davitt tied his career-high with seven innings, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (33-28) were held to five hits in a 1-0 shutout loss to the Rome Emperors (33-26) on Friday from Bowling Green Ballpark. Rome broke the scoreless tie in the top of the seventh facing Davitt. Jace Grady singled and stole second to put a…

Scottsville City Council passes final vote on ordinance banning medical cannabis business in the city

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – In Scottsville this week, the City Council passed the second and final vote on an ordinance banning the medical cannabis business from coming to their city. The ban would cover all business licenses for cannabis production, including cultivation, processing and dispensing, with five “yes” votes and only one citizen voicing support, the vote has spurred little controversy,…

WKU Alumni Association welcomes new Board of Directors members

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The WKU Alumni Association is proud to announce the appointment of nine exceptional individuals to its esteemed Board of Directors. These new members bring a wealth of experience, expertise and a deep commitment to our institution, further strengthening our connection with our esteemed alumni community. The WKU Alumni Association Board of Directors plays a crucial role…

Bowling Green man charged in relation to 2022 alleged rape

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges after police say he engaged in sexual intercourse with a minor. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department arrested 21-year-old William Deaton of Bowling Green on Friday, June 14 on charges of second-degree rape, unlawful transaction with a minor, first offense – illegal sex act…

Bowling Green police investigating string of vehicle break-ins on Industrial Drive

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is working multiple vehicle break-ins along Industrial Drive this week. According to Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward, four vehicles have been broken into from the area. He says officers responded for the incidents that took place overnight Wednesday to Thursday. Further details have not yet been released….

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police locate infant’s body in residence

Source: Kentucky State PoliceOHIO COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it has located an infant’s body consistent with 8-month-old Miya Rudd. Troopers say they located the decomposed body concealed within a residence around 1:15 p.m. Friday, June 14. After investigators process the scene, the baby will be taken by the Ohio County Coroner’s Office and transported to the…

Glasgow police announce Battle of the Badges blood drive

GLASGOW, Ky. – Respond to the call. Give blood. The Glasgow Police Department will host the American Red Cross “Battle Of The Badges” Barren County Blood Drive on Friday, June 21. The public can give blood between 11 am and 4 pm at the South Central Bank Operations Center community room at 501 S L Rogers Wells Boulevard in Glasgow….

Glasgow fire responds to chemical spill

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Fire Department responded to a chemical spill Friday. The department responded to a call of a chemical spill in a warehouse at 300 Industrial Drive in Glasgow. All units responded to the scene with a HAZ-MAT trailer. Glasgow firefighters identified the chemicals and investigated the risk and potential for exposure outside of the warehouse. Crews…

Sobieski signs with WKU Tennis

Photo Credit: Valparaiso Athletics BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis Head Coach Greg Davis announced the signing of Elizabeth Sobieski on Friday. Sobieski joins the Lady Toppers as a transfer from Valparaiso. “I think Elizabeth has just scratched the surface on her potential,” Davis said. “I feel her work ethic on and off the court, as well as her…