Author: WNKY Staff

Mammoth Cave National Park restricting open fires in campgrounds, picnic areas

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Due to an elevated risk for fires, Mammoth Cave National Park has announced a burn restriction on all open fires effective immediately. Park officials say this restriction applies to campfires or charcoal grills in the park’s three country campgrounds, all back-country campsites and park picnic areas. This corresponds with an executive order by Edmonson County banning…

16-year-old arrested following threat to Marion County High School

LEBANON, Ky. – A 16-year-old is facing a terroristic threatening charge after an alleged school threat, authorities say. According to the Kentucky State Police, the Lebanon Police Department contacted KSP Post 15 on Sunday to request assistance to investigate a threat to Marion County High School. As a result, KSP says it has charged a 16-year-old male with first-degree terroristic…

Kentucky Aluminum Processors breaks ground in Logan County, bringing 75 jobs

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky Aluminum Processors is celebrating its groundbreaking in Logan County on Monday morning. According to a release by the Office of Gov. Andy Beshear, the $40 million aluminum processing facility in Russellville will create 75 jobs. It will serve as a joint venture between Tri-Arrows Aluminum and Tennessee Aluminum Processors. “Each company that chooses to locate a…

Man charged with drug trafficking in Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville man is facing multiple charges, including drug trafficking, following a traffic stop on Sunday. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office observed a 2006 white Hyundai Sonata traveling east bound on U.S. 68-80 with one working headlight around 1:30 a.m. The citation states deputies conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver…

Joe Gatto returning to SKyPAC for ‘Let’s Get Into It Tour’

Source: SKyPAC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Impractical Jokers star Joe Gatto is making a return to the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center this January. Gatto’s last show back in February 2023 drew thousands from south-central Kentucky, along with some visitors from out of state. Now, Gatto is bringing the “Let’s Get Into It Tour” featuring Mark Jigarjian to Bowling Green…

Police respond to injury collision at Happy Valley Road intersection

GLASGOW, Ky. – Police responded for a reported injury collision Sunday at the intersection of Happy Valley Road and Veterans Outer Loop. The Glasgow Police Department says it determined a 2016 Nissan Altima operated by Ava Taylor of Smiths Grove was traveling westbound on Happy Valley Road when it stopped at the intersection with Veterans Outer Loop. Taylor stated her…

Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office investigating vehicle theft

CUB RUN, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information regarding a vehicle theft. Officers say a Polaris Razor was stolen from a campsite at Blue Holler Off Road Park in Cub Run between midnight and 6 am on Sunday. The sheriff’s office asks those with information on the theft to call 270.597.3257.

Wanted man arrested after pursuit involving stolen vehicle in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A man is facing charges after authorities say they pursued a stolen vehicle through Allen County on Saturday. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the 9000 block of Bowling Green Road regarding a stolen vehicle and trailer traveling toward Scottsville. Deputies say the driver, identified as Justin Key, 34, of Westmoreland, Tennessee…

Firearm discharges, strikes man and child on Roselawn Way

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police are investigating an alleged accidental shooting that has left one child hospitalized. Just after 4 pm on Saturday, the Bowling Green Police Department received a call at 812 Roselawn Way to a possible assault. Bowling Green Police Public Information officer, Ronnie Ward, says investigators determined that a man was sitting on a bed…

Community Day to be hosted at SkyPAC on Oct. 19

Source: Arts of Southern Kentucky.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Arts of Southern Kentucky is inviting the public to a Community Day, complete with live performances, backstage experiences and more this October. On Oct. 19, the event will offer free festivities at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center. The event is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Right across from the…