Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: 1 injured in shooting on Clay Street

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say they are currently working a reported shooting at the 1300 block of Clay Street. Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward confirmed officers were at the scene shortly before 9 p.m. Ward said an adult male has multiple gunshot wounds and has been transported to a hospital. Detectives and advanced…

Missing man found dead in Harlan County

Source: Trooper Jacobs, Kentucky State Police. HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. – A man missing out of Harlan County has been found dead, according to authorities. The Kentucky State Police says it got a call from the Harlan Police Department about a dead male found Wednesday morning near the railroad tracks in the Sunshine community. Troopers say the body was identified as…

Titans Hire Brian Callahan as Head Coach

NASHVILLE, TENN. – The Tennessee Titans have reached an agreement with Brian Callahan to become the 20th head coach in franchise history. “This is an exciting time for our franchise, and we’re thrilled to have Brian as our head coach,” said Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk. “We went through a thorough candidate search and Brian stood out as the best…

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes accomplishments at celebration

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce brought together some accomplished members of the community for its 89th annual celebration. At the event, local business leaders, elected officials, regional partners, economic development investors and honored guests gathered at the Sloan Convention Center on Wednesday night. Among the crowd was a fifth-grade student from Plano Elementary, Cora…

Bourbon & Beyond releases 2024 lineup

LOUSIVILEE, Ky. –  The latest Bourbon and Beyond lineup has been announced for 2024. The Highland Festival Grounds in Louisville, Kentucky are bound to be busy this September with names like Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers and more filling up the lineup. For four days, fans can experience the world’s largest music, food and bourbon festival. Passes are on sale now…

Warren County Road Department closes road due to low water fjord

Source: Warren County KY Government. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Road Department has closed a section of road due to flooding. The section from 1973 to 1832 of Hadley Cohron Road is closed due to flooding at the low water fjord, officials say. Drivers should be aware of barricades and signs in place. An update will be provided…

KY 70 in Edmonson County set for long-term closure for bridge project

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – A portion of Kentucky 70 in Edmonson County is set to close starting on Feb. 5. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, KY 70, also known as Morgantown Road, at Bear Creek will close at mile marker 4.2. Drivers should expect a longer commute with detours in place. The closure will allow for bridge replacement over…

Barren, Monroe County residents sentenced in election fraud case

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Three people from Barren and Monroe counties, including a former Monroe County constable, have recently been sentenced in a 2022 election fraud case. According to Attorney General Russell Coleman, friends and neighbors of members of former Monroe County constable James “Darrell” Jackson’s family conducted an “organized scheme” of bribery for votes or to gain blank ballots of…

Valenzuela Returns, Hot Rods Unveil 2024 Coaching Staff

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, proud High-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, are excited to announce the coaching staff for the upcoming 2024 season. The staff retains three members from the previous season, returns one coach from the 2021 season, and adds two new faces. After making his Hot Rods managerial debut, Rafael “Rafy” Valenzuela…