Author: WNKY Staff

Parents arrested after welfare check in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Two parents have been arrested after police responded for a welfare check Monday at a Franklin Walmart parking lot. According to a uniform citation, the Franklin Police Department states dispatch received a report of a vehicle with young children inside that were hanging out of the sunroof. Upon arrival, police say they spoke to 41-year-old Pamela Kinard,…

2 charged with kidnapping in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has arrested two people on kidnapping charges after an incident on Monday. According to a uniform citation, police responded around 4:43 p.m. for a subject with a weapon. During this time, police say they learned a victim had allegedly been held at gunpoint in the back of a vehicle while it…

Springfield woman leads police on motor vehicle, foot pursuit in Logan County

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shots fired call early Sunday morning. According to a citation, a deputy was on foot looking for a shooter on East 6th Street in Russellville after hearing gunshots. The deputy says more than 50 rounds were fired. While pursuing the subject, the deputy could hear more gunshots and observed…

UPDATE: Turkey Neck Bend Ferry set to reopen

UPDATE (6/25/24) – The Turkey Neck Bend Ferry (KY 214) is set to reopen following an inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 announced the ferry will reopen Wednesday at approximately noon. The ferry was originally expected to resume operation on Tuesday. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A ferry will be closed for several weeks. The Kentucky…

Glasgow Fire Department responds to structure fire

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Fire Department responded to a call of a structure fire on Monday. Units responded to a fire at 307 Frazier Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters forced entry into the home before attempting to put out the fire. Additional units gained entry to the structure through the back door to perform a search of a possible victim…

Pink Lily reaches donation goal for nonprofit, local humane society

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The seventh annual Pink Lily Week raised funds to make a difference for two organizations. The company announced Monday it has reached its goals for both the Logan County Humane Society and National Breast Cancer Foundation. Logan County Humane Society members shared Pink Lily has raised $10,000 for the new building fund to help create an…

Barren County Middle School FFA brings home honors

Source: Barren County School District. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County Middle School represented its district at the 95th annual Kentucky State FFA Convention. Nearly 3,000 middle and high school FFA members from across Kentucky attended the event in Lexington, Kentucky from June 3-6 at the Central Bank Center, according to a release Monday by the Barren County School District….

Bowling Green man charged with robbery, strangulation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges in an alleged robbery over the weekend. In a uniform citation, police say 26-year-old Antwan Gilbert turned himself in Sunday for an incident that occurred the day prior. On Saturday, June 23, a report states police responded for a delayed burglary at the 2200 block of Hickory Street. When…

Police respond for reported shots fired during Russellville block party

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Police are investigating after a report of shots fired Sunday during a block party in Russellville, Kentucky. According to a release by the Russellville Police Department, officers responded for a disturbance near East Sixth Street and Edwards Avenue, where a block party was being held. Police say while responding, they heard shots fired, and dispatch also received…

Lady Topper Golf adds Julia Zigrossi to 2024-25 roster

Photo Credit: James Madison University AthleticsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Golf Head Coach Adam Gary announced the signing of Julia Zigrossi on Monday. Zigrossi joins the Hill from James Madison University.”I’m excited to add Julia on the roster this fall,” Gary said. ” Her attitude, work ethic, and experience will fit right into our team’s culture. I can’t wait to see her develop over…