Author: WNKY Staff

Important dates for voting in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Clerk’s Office has released information that you need to know for 2024’s General Election. Some key dates for you to remember: You can request mail-in absentee paper ballots until Oct. 22. A completed ballot must be received by the Warren County Clerk’s Office by Nov. 5. In-person excused absentee voting is Oct. 23…

KYTC encourages parents to teach teens safe driving

FRANKFORT, Ky. – State transportation officials are encouraging parents and guardians during National Teen Driver Safety Week to make sure their teens know the rules of the road before handing them the keys. According to these safety departments, the key rules of the road are, No. 1, avoid distracted driving, and it’s the leading factor in most crashes. Next, always…

House fire reported in Carrollton may have multiple fatalities

CAROLLTON, Ky. (WAVE) – A house fire in Carrollton is believed to have multiple fatalities. The Carrollton Police Department says calls came in around 6 a.m. reporting the fire. Officers arrived six minutes later at a home that was fully engulfed. A 3-year-old was extracted from the home and was taken to Carroll County Hospital before she was later transferred…

Two men each sentenced to 20 years in death of Bowling Green woman

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two people have been sentenced in relation to the death of a Bowling Green woman that occurred last year. According to Warren County circuit court clerk Brandi Duvall, Alexander Leonard, 51, and Lonnie Leonard, 57, both of Bowling Green, were each sentenced to 20 years in prison. Both individuals were sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Warren…

Warren Water recognizes Imagine a Day Without Water Day

Close up of man pouring glass of water from tap with clean filter in kitchenBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren Water is teaming up with the Value of Water Coalition to bring awareness to living without quality tap water. The collaboration is in recognition of Imagine a Day Without Water Day on Thursday, October 17. The Value of Water Coalition provides…

Auburn man arrested on drug charges, served six active warrants

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An Auburn man is in custody after being arrested at a convenience store in Warren County. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy arrived at the Five Star located on Louisville Road and located Ray Dean Gordon, 49, of Auburn, early Thursday morning. Authorities say Gordon had six active warrants in Warren County. During the…

Allen County native named 2024 Farm Woman of the Year

Source: Kentucky Farm Bureau. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky Farm Bureau has selected Kori Beth Thomas of Allen County as its 2024 Farm Woman of the Year. Thomas and her husband, Micah, own and operate Peach Tree Farm and Greenhouse in Scottsville. According to a release, the award honors the achievements of women in Kentucky agriculture. “Farming is not just a…

National Corvette Museum names new director of development

Source: National Corvette Museum. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The National Corvette Museum has announced Amy Hardin as its new director of development. On Wednesday, the museum said Hardin will bridge its mission with many philanthropic initiatives while developing, establishing and carrying out effective multi-year fundraising programs to support ongoing programs and activities at the National Corvette Museum. “As we continue…

BGHS earns Bronze Recognition on AP Honor Roll

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green High School is being recognized on the 2024 AP School Honor Roll. According to the Bowling Green Independent School District, key metrics for this recognition include the school’s success with encouraging students to take part in AP courses, earning college credit and supporting career readiness through AP courses. BGISD stated the following regarding the…

Simpson County road to close through the end of October

SIMPSON COUNTY – A road will be closed for an extended time in Simpson County. The Simpson County Office of Emergency Management says Neely Road will be closed to through traffic. The closure is due to a culvert failure and repair operations at 0.4 mill west of Roby Bethel Grove Road. Officials say 322 Neely Road can be Robey Bethel…