Author: WNKY Staff

Local Eagle Scout hosting book drive at Scare on the Square

pumpkin and books are on a green grass in a gardenSource: Envato/By Masson-Simon. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This spooky season, candy isn’t the only thing worth giving. One local Eagle Scout, Justine Hester, is hosting a kids book drive at Scare on the Square, taking place Oct. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Fountain Square Park. Gently loved or…

Bowling Green police working weekend vehicle break-ins

Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department says it has received several reports of weekend vehicle break-ins. According to police, surveillance video depicts two subjects, pictured above. The suspects are believed to be driving a silver Jeep, police say. If you see anything suspicious or notice people trying to open multiple car doors,…

BG-WC Humane Society giving away tickets to ‘Puppy Pals Live’ at SKYPAC

Source: SKYPAC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society has four tickets to give away thanks to the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center. Donated by SKYPAC, four tickets will be given away for “Puppy Pals Live,” a stunt dog show previously seen on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” The show is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 16 at 6:30…

Names released as identification process continues from Tenn. explosion

WTVF via CBS Newspath. HICKMAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WTVF) – The Humphreys County and Hickman County sheriff’s offices have released names of those who are believed to be dead as a result of a devastating explosion at a Tennessee plant. WTVF reports the explosion occurred at Accurate Energetic Systems on Friday. The release of the names does not indicate that all…

Titans fire head coach fired after 1-5 start

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Titans are making a head coaching change. In a statement on Monday, the Tennessee Titans announced the firing of former head coach Brian Callahan. Callahan was named the head coach on January 22, 2024. Following a 3-14 record in his first season, the Titans are 1-5 in 2025. Callahan finishes his tenure as head coach with…

Leitchfield man arrested after vehicle pursuit

By Ken Howlett, News Director at K105

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. (K105) – A Leitchfield man has been apprehended on multiple charges following a reported pursuit. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, an arrest citation states the Kentucky State Police arrested 37-year-old Wallace L. Mercer Thursday at about 11 a.m. after a trooper spotted him driving west on Beaver Dam Road, just outside of Leitchfield. K105 reports…

Man dies following collision in Christian County

OAK GROVE, Ky. – One man is dead following a two-vehicle crash in Christian County on Sunday. The Kentucky State Police says shortly before 3 p.m., Christian County Dispatch contacted KSP Post 2 requesting assistance with a collision at the intersection of Kentucky 117 and U.S. 41 in Oak Grove. According to authorities, a preliminary investigation revealed 53-year-old Daryll Hook…

Traffic to be impacted due to Scottsville crosswalk project

bright orange traffic cones standing in a row on dark asphaltBy realsportsphotos/envato. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Drivers in Allen County should be aware of an upcoming road closure. According to the Scottsville Police Department, South Court Street from the Scottsville Square to Maple Street will be closed starting Wednesday, Oct. 15. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says Gallatin Road will…