Author: WNKY Staff

Multiple agencies join forces, 126 citations written during enforcement operation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You may have noticed a higher law enforcement presence in Warren County recently. The Kentucky State Police says in a joint effort with the Bowling Green Police Department, Western Kentucky University Police Department and Warren County Sheriff’s Office, authorities conducted an enforcement operation. During this operation, KSP says no traffic stops for speeding violations were conducted…

Carneiro voted CUSA Preseason Special Team Player of the Year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football kicker Lucas Carneiro is the 2024 CUSA Preseason Special Teams Player of the Year, the league announced Monday. CUSA’s preseason superlatives are voted on by the league’s 10 head coaches. The redshirt sophomore from Cornelius, North Carolina, has already been named to the 2024 CUSA Preseason Watch List after receiving CUSA Honorable Mention and…

National Corvette Museum to celebrate 30-year anniversary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The National Corvette Museum is hosting its 30th anniversary celebration on Aug. 31. The museum announced Generation Radio will also headline its closing concert for the anniversary celebration. The band features members from Rascal Flatts, Chicago and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. “National Corvette Museum leadership and our Board of Directors wanted to make an impact…

First responders rescue man from cave in Hart County

Source: Hart County Search and Rescue, Inc. HART COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple agencies joined together Saturday to rescue a man from a Hart County cave. According to Hart County Search and Rescue, Inc., it worked with the Linwood Volunteer Fire Department, Hart County Sheriff’s Department and Hart County Emergency Management to respond for a 19-year-old male that had not been…

Brownsville man charged after leaving toddlers home alone, authorities say

BROWNSIVLLE, Ky. – A Brownsville man is facing charges after authorities say he left three toddlers home alone on Saturday. According to a uniform citation, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday around 11:17 p.m. to the 100 block of Morgantown Road for a complaint. Deputies say the caller stated Marquise Cornelius, 28, of Brownsville had left three children at…

Kentucky Democratic Party announces endorsement of Kamala Harris

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Democratic Party Convention Delegation has announced its endorsement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee. The delegation voted to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden’s decision to not seek re-election. KDP Chair Colmon Elridge released the following statement: “Over the last four years, Vice President Kamala Harris has been a proven…

Woodburn man found guilty on rape charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. –  A Woodburn man has been found guilty on charges related to a rape case. Last week, Jerry Ward, 42, of Woodburn was found guilty of two counts of first-degree rape, criminal attempt to use a minor in a sexual performance and two counts of first-degree attempted unlawful transaction with a minor – victim less than 16,…

Hart County Sheriff’s Office apprehends two men on drug, theft charges

UPTON, Ky. – Two men are facing theft, and drug possession charges. The Hart County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call Friday afternoon about stolen property from Grayson County. The complainant followed a silver Ford truck until the vehicle was out of sight. A deputy says he located the vehicle traveling on Millerstown Road and conducted a traffic stop. The…

Logan County Sheriff’s Office arrests wanted Tennessee man

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A wanted Tennessee man led police on a vehicle, foot pursuit Friday evening. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy observed a vehicle related to a recent theft traveling in Russellville. After observing multiple traffic violations, a deputy initiated a traffic stop on West 4th Street. The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit began. The…

Senate minority leader McConnell releases statement on Biden’s campaign ending

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell released a statement in response to President Joe Biden’s decision to end his campaign on Sunday. “For four years, the American people have faced historic inflation at home, chaos at the border, and weak leadership on the world stage. Our nation is less prosperous and less secure than it was in January,…