Author: WNKY Staff

Ohio County inmate apprehended following escape

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. – A Kentucky inmate is back behind bars after reportedly escaping in Ohio County on Thursday. According to a social media post by the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, around 2:34 p.m., inmates were being escorted to the Ohio County Detention Center from the Ohio County Circuit Court when Isaiah Myles escaped. Authorities say Myles “slipped his ankle…

WKU police investigate alleged bicycle, scooter thefts

Source: WKU Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University police are investigating several alleged thefts. According to WKU police, two individuals were involved in the theft of two bicycles and one electric scooter on Thursday. Details are limited at this time. If you have information, contact WKU police at 270-745-2548.

WKU police investigating catalytic converter theft on campus

Source: WKU Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Western Kentucky University Police Department is investigating a reported catalytic converter theft on campus. According to police, an SUV pictured above was involved in the theft. Authorities say the incident occurred in the Parking and Transportation lot around 12:48 a.m. on Tuesday. Those who have information on this case can contact…

Bowling Green FedEx facility to close in August

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green FedEx facility is expected to close in August. An associate with FedEx Media Relations confirmed Thursday the Bowling Green FedEx Ship Center at 2731 Griffin Drive will close in four months. The full statement includes the following: “I can confirm that a Bowling Green FedEx facility will close in August. Because there are…

1 dead, 1 flown after motorcycle wreck in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – One man is dead after a crash Wednesday in Franklin. According to the Kentucky State Police, just before 6 p.m. Wednesday, troopers received a call about an injury collision. Authorities arrived on scene in the 1200 block of Witt Road. Troopers say a preliminary investigation found a Harley-Davidson motorcycle operated by 47-year-old Jared Jones of Salem, Indiana…

Bowling Green man arrested after multiple alleged hit-and-runs

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges after several alleged hit-and-runs involving vehicles Thursday morning. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department was flagged down at 12:45 a.m. by a driver off of Chestnut Street and East 13th Avenue, who stated they had just witnessed a car strike several parked vehicles before…

Man charged in Mercer County drug bust

HARRODSBURG, Ky. – One man is behind bars on multiple drug charges out of Harrodsburg. According to the Harrodsburg Police Department, officers executed a search warrant at a home on North Main Street in Harrodsburg on April 1. During the investigation, officers say they seized suspected fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, prescription medications, U.S. currency and two handguns. Authorities say 69-year-old…

Southern Coil Solutions launches new rail-served facility, SCS-02, at Kentucky Transpark

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Thursday, Southern Coil Solutions announced its newest facility, SCS-02, is officially online and fully operational with direct rail service, making the company the first to receive rail access via the ITA (Bowling Green ITA) spur in the Kentucky Transpark in Bowling Green. According to a release by the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, SCS-02…