Author: WNKY Staff

Pretrial conference set for man accused in Winners Circle murder case

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A pretrial conference has been scheduled for a Bowling Green man facing multiple charges, including murder and abuse of a corpse. According to court records, 26-year-old David Anthony Profitt appeared in court Monday, where the pretrial conference was set for July 22. Profitt was indicted in October 2023 on charges of murder, first-degree strangulation, abuse of a…

Tennessee child remains hospitalized after being swept into storm drain

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. – A child in Rutherford County, Tennessee remains in critical condition after being swept into a storm drain last week. Nine-year-old Asher is the son of Rutherford County Schools superintendent and director Dr. Jimmy Sullivan. The child was severely injured on May 8 when the incident occurred after storms had hit the area. His father has provided…

Kentucky State Police participating in ‘International Roadcheck’ campaign

The Kentucky State Police is taking extra efforts this week to ensure drivers of commercial vehicles are following the law. KSP is participating in the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance annual International Roadcheck enforcement program from May 14-16, according to troopers. During this time, law enforcement in the U.S., Canada and Mexico is monitoring to ensure commercial motor vehicles and drivers…

Lanes closed on section of I-165 in Butler County

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – Drivers should be aware of some lane closures on Interstate 165 in Butler County. The closures are set up from mile markers 26 to 32, transportation officials say. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says the closures will be in place for the next several months. The closures will allow crews to work on a road…

BGFD investigate possible structure fire, report smoke damage

Photo courtesy of Bowling Green Fire Department(9:12am) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – According to Katie McKee, Public Information Officer of the Bowling Green Fire Department, no damages are reported at this time. (8:45am) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department is investigating a possible structure fire at an apartment complex. On Tuesday, first responders received a call to Windover…

Bowling Green man formally charged with rape, sexual abuse

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been indicted in connection with an alleged rape case from March 2024. According to court records, 23-year-old Cristian G. Munguia was indicted May 8 on charges of first-degree rape, first-degree sexual abuse and first-degree wanton endangerment. In a uniform citation, Bowling Green police officers state they responded on March 16 for…

Bowling Green man charged in overdose death

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green is facing manslaughter and drug trafficking charges. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to an overdose investigation on Sunday, April 28 on Apple Valley Road. Upon arrival, deputies say they found a dead 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old female juvenile alive. The female juvenile was transported to The…

Helton receives USA Lacrosse All-American honors

Presley Helton and the South Warren Girls Lacrosse celebrate Helton’s 100th career goal (credit: South Warren Girls Lacrosse)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Spartan is receiving national accolades. South Warren senior Presley Helton has been named a USA Lacrosse All-American, as voted on by coaches in the state of Kentucky. Helton scored 81 goals to go with 10 assists and 111…