Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: Suspect in vehicle break-ins flees WKU police on bicycle, facing handgun and drug charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing weapon and drug charges after evading police. The Western Kentucky Police Department says it observed a man who matched the description of a suspect in multiple vehicle break-ins on Normal Street next to WKU’s South Lot early Tuesday morning. Police say the suspect jumped on his bicycle and fled through…

UPDATE: One person in custody after fire at Kroger on 31-W Bypass

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple units responded to the scene of a reported fire at Kroger on U.S. 31-W Bypass in Bowling Green on Monday afternoon. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, a subject entered the store and set two Halloween displays on fire, as well as two displays outside of the store. Bowling Green Fire Department public information…

Sen. Rand Paul stops at Berry Global in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Sen. Rand Paul visited Berry Global in Bowling Green so the company could show off its recycling efforts. The company makes plastic wrap for many consumer products and works with their clients to get as much back as possible to recycle. Plastic waste has been a serious concern for many recently. Paul said, “Sounds like a…

Warren County Regional Jail to welcome peer support specialist

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Regional Jail has announced it is partnering with Addiction Recovery Care to welcome a full-time peer support specialist program. A full-time peer support specialist is being added to its Reentry Services Division starting in October, according to a release by Warren County Regional Jail. The jail says it will collaborate with Addiction Recovery…

WCSO, veteran organizations hosting drive for hurricane victims

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Throughout the month, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with local veteran service organizations to collect supplies for victims of Hurricane Helene. American Legion, the VFW, AM Vets and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office are collecting canned goods, baby supplies and cleaning supplies from now until Oct. 19. Collection is open weekly Monday to Friday…

Local law enforcement gathering donations for Coats for Kids

Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Junior Women’s Club and local law enforcement are partnering up for this year’s Coats for Kids. Coats for Kids is an annual fundraiser where you can bring your new or gently used coats and cram the cruiser at the Bowling Green Police Department or at a Warren County…

Hurricane Milton strengthens into a Category 5 as Florida prepares for evacuations

Milton rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday and was forecast to become a Category 5 storm on a path toward Florida, threatening a dangerous storm surge in Tampa Bay and setting the stage for potential mass evacuations less than two weeks after a catastrophic Hurricane Helene swamped the coastline. Here’s the latest: Hurricane Milton strengthens into a…

Over 40 overnight vehicle break-ins reported in Bowling Green

BOWLIN GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is working a string of vehicle break-ins over the weekend. Police say nearly 45 vehicle break-ins were reported in the areas of Village Creek, Audley Avenue and River Tamner early Monday morning. Police say they responded to canvass the areas and have collected evidence. The Bowling Green Police Department also stated…

Scottsville man almost crashes into officer head-on, flees police

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man has been arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase. The Scottsville Police Department says the vehicle was driving at 98 miles per hour in a 55-miles-per-hour zone early Sunday morning. An officer says the vehicle operator almost struck the officer head-on at 105 miles per hour. The officer continued the pursuit and the…