FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Bowling Green attorney will receive an award honoring Second District Kentucky attorneys who advance Kentucky’s judicial system. According to a press release, Bowling Green attorney Charles E. English has been named the inaugural Chief Justice Minton Award recipient. English is a partner of ELPO Law. The award honors Chief Justice John D. Minton, Jr. Minton and…
EDMONTON, Ky. – A new mailing scam is impacting Edmonton and Metcalfe County. The city says a scam asking for donations to the Edmonton Police Department is circulating by mail. According to a social media release, the sender of the letters is the National Police Association. Officials say they do not authorize donation requests. They ask individuals who receive the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two men are facing charges in Bowling Green after police say an alleged bomb threat was made. The Bowling Green Police Department says it responded to a call Monday evening from the emergency box at River Walk Park. Police say a male caller stated to dispatchers that he had a bomb. Authorities say they viewed area…
FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is encouraging individuals to postpone visits to driver licensing regional offices. The cabinet says due to winter weather and staffing availability, some offices will reschedule Tuesday appointments. Online and mail-in license renewal options are offered at drive.ky.gov. The cabinet expects walk-in visits to resume later this week.
SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – Sunday, at around 9 a.m., The Franklin Police Department responded to a vehicle collision involving a snowplow truck. The incident took place near the intersection of Nashville Road and Macedonia Road. According to the investigation, the Simpson County International snowplow truck pulled out into on-coming traffic on Macedonia Road. The truck hit a 2016 Buick SUV….
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Russell Coleman has activated a price gouging hotline following an announced State of Emergency Saturday in Kentucky. According to the attorney general’s office, Kentuckians who suspect price gouging during the winter storm can report it online by clicking here or by calling 1-888-432-9257. The Office of Attorney General Russell Coleman says Kentucky law defines price…
ORLANDO, Fla. – Miss Kentucky Chapel Tinius competed Sunday night for the title of Miss America. According to MissKentucky.org, Tinius, a Bowling Green native and granddaughter of two WWII veterans, has heavy local ties, from her home church of First Baptist to being a graduate of Bowling Green High School. Her accomplishments and passion for the veteran community connects her…
CENTRAL CITY, Ky. – The Central City Police Department is searching for a vehicle in a hit-and-run investigation. In a social media release, the department says a hit-and-run occurred at the 300 block of North 4th Street on December 28 at approximately 1:20 am. Police say a dark-colored SUV hit a parked vehicle and fled the scene. The SUV was…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University is closing all of its campus locations on Tuesday, Jan. 7 due to expected winter weather. The university says all online classes will continue as normal. To keep up with the latest closings and delays, visit WNKY.com.
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society is offering a deal in 2025 for spay and neuter services. The humane society says thanks to Cathy Bissell and the Bissell Pet Foundation, it will only be charging $25 to spay or neuter all dogs and cats under 80 pounds. The deal is possible because of Bissell’s Fix the…
