Author: WNKY Staff

Barren County road project underway, turn lanes and passing lanes to be added

BARREN COUNTY – A roadway construction project continues in Barren County. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3, improvements to a 9-mile section of KY 90 Happy Valley Road corridor between Cave City and Glasgow are underway. The project limits are Sanders Street (mile point 0.2) and U.S. 68 Veterans Outer Loop (mile point 8.5). The project will add…

Glasgow teen charged in reported school bus theft

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow teen is facing charges after allegedly stealing a school bus. According to a uniform citation, Glasgow police responded Saturday afternoon to a Dollar General off of Edmonton Road regarding a stolen school bus. Authorities say they spoke with the superintendent of Glasgow Independent Schools, Chad Muhlenkamp, who stated he had been contacted about the bus…

Bowling Green police searching for missing 17-year-old

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is searching for a missing teen. BGPD says 17-year-old Zachary Pittman was last seen in the area of the soccer complex on Lovers Lane. Pittman is 5’11” and weighs 160 pounds with purple-dyed hair. He was wearing a black t-shirt with red lettering. If located, call 270-393-4000 or 911.

Water main repairs to close portion of Chestnut Street

Source: Warren County KY Government. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A portion of Chestnut Street is expected to be impacted by repairs Monday morning. According to Bowling Green Municipal Utilities, on Monday, April 6 at 8:30 a.m., part of Chestnut Street between Sixth and Seventh Street will be closed due to crews fixing a water main break. While the crew is…

2 arrested after Franklin child allegedly found walking alone

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Two individuals are behind bars after a child was reported to be walking alone. According to a uniform citation, a caller contacted Franklin police on Sunday, stating a small child was “walking with no shoes and standing knee deep in a pond” next to her home. Authorities say they responded for a welfare check. While emergency services…

UPDATE: Missing Warren County teen located in Hart County

UPDATE (April 6, 2026) – Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower says 16-year-old Savannah Hickey was located safely in Hart County. She had been missing since Tuesday, March 31. — BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Law enforcement is searching for a missing teen. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says 16-year-old Savannah Hickey was last seen leaving her home on Thompson Drive at…

Law enforcement agencies uncover suspected drug ring during investigation in Logan County

ADAIRVILLE, Ky. – Two individuals are arrested following a multi-county drug ring investigation. According to a release from the Adairville Police Department, multiple law enforcement agencies launched a narcotics investigation titled “Operation Easter Basket” following a well-being check in Auburn. Adairville Police Chief Aaron Ashby says 22-year-old Jeremy Green, of Glasgow, was arrested after Ashby and Auburn Police Officer Charles…

Update: Franklin police identify missing girl

Update (3:45 pm) – Authorities say they have identified the child’s residence. — FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a female juvenile. FPD says the girl (pictured above) was located on Bluegrass Road on Sunday. Police have not been able to identify her. If you have information on her identity, please call…

Weekend fire destroys home on Prescott Court

Source: Sabbeth Poteet.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green home is heavily damaged after a fire Saturday night. According to the Warren County Fire Department System, just before 10 p.m. Saturday, crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire at a one-story home off of Memphis Junction Road. Scanner traffic indicated units arrived off of the 80 block of Prescott…