Author: WNKY Staff

Aviation Heritage Park & Museum hosting Hangar Party on June 20

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Aviation Heritage Park & Museum is inviting the community to the 2026 Hangar Party on Saturday, June 20. The event, which serves as one of the museum’s largest yearly fundraisers, is scheduled to last from 5 to 10 p.m. at the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport. This year’s theme, “American Air Power: Anytime, Anywhere,” celebrates…

2 injured in Barren County crash

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-vehicle collision. According to a release, deputies responded to the crash at the intersection of New Bowling Green Road and Bon Ayr Road Thursday morning. BCSO’s preliminary investigation shows that a truck driven by Brighton Warren was traveling on Bon Ayr Road. The truck entered the intersection into…

Portion of New Bowling Green Road impacted by crash in Barren County

Photo source: Canva. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – New Bowling Green Road in the area of Bon Ayr Road is currently impacted by a reported collision, according to the Barren County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say drivers are advised to use caution, expect delays and seek an alternate route. Deputies are asking drivers to slow down, remain alert and give first responders…

TriStar Lovers Lane ER celebrates 1 year in Bowling Green community

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Wednesday, TriStar Lovers Lane ER celebrated one-year of providing emergency care for patients in Bowling Green at its Lovers Lane location. According to a release, since it opened last year, the emergency room has served more than 11,000 patients seeking emergency services. The facility includes 11 treatment rooms, a trauma bay, triage area, advanced imaging,…

Police K-9 helps locate a half pound of meth in Nicholasville

Source: Nicholasville Police Department. NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. – One man is behind bars after a half pound of methamphetamine was allegedly found during a traffic stop in Nicholasville. According to a social media post by the Nicholasville Police Department, on Thursday, Nicholasville police and the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Department, along with its K-9, Merlin, conducted an operation that resulted in a…

School district in Warren County among those receiving mental health grants

Source: Canva. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Funding is heading to eight Kentucky school districts to improve mental health and wellness for students, including in Warren County. According to Gov. Andy Beshear’s Team Kentucky update on Thursday, the governor stated Kentucky Medicaid is awarding the grants through the SHINE KY local grants initiative. Beshear’s office states counties receiving funding include Bullitt,…

Nicholas ‘Nick’ Houck charged with perjury in Bardstown

Source: The Kentucky State Police/Trooper Washer. BARDSTOWN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it arrested 46-year-old Nicholas “Nick” Houck of Bardstown on Thursday for alleged perjury. According to troopers, Houck was arrested on an indictment warrant following an investigation conducted by KSP Post Four detectives. Troopers say the investigation showed Houck allegedly committed perjury between 2015 and 2023. As…

Lexington pastor sentenced for rape and sexual abuse of young girl

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A former Lexington pastor charged with sexual abuse and rape of a young church member is heading to prison. According to the Attorney General’s Office, 48-year-old Zachary King, who previously served as executive pastor of LexCity Church, appeared in Fayette Circuit Court Thursday for his sentencing hearing. King was sentenced to 13 years in prison, officials say….

Laurel Co. man sentenced for transporting minor for criminal sexual activity

Background image: Canva. LONDON, Ky. – A London, Kentucky man has been sentenced to over 160 months in prison for transporting a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, officials say. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Kentucky, 26-year-old Austin Hawk was sentenced Wednesday to 165 months. According to a plea agreement, from…