Author: WNKY Staff

Warren County man allegedly wrecks stolen vehicle in Madisonville

ALVATON, Ky. – A Warren County man is behind bars after allegedly crashing a stolen vehicle in Madisonville on Sunday. According to a uniform citation, the Madisonville Police Department responded early Sunday morning for a reported traffic accident off of North Main Street and Nebo Road in Madisonville. Police say around 3:30 a.m., 19-year-old Daelyn Howell of Alvaton had stolen…

WKU BSB: Strong Hitting Powers WKU to Win Over Louisville

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball (14-11) defeated Louisville (16-9) 10-5 Tuesday evening at Nick Denes Field. The Hilltoppers were led offensively by the duo of Camden Ross and JP Acosta, who each notched three hits on Tuesday. WKU pitching allowed only six Cardinal hits for an offense that averaged over 11 per game going into the matchup. Louisville native Kaine…

Jury finds Meta and YouTube negligent in design, operation of their platforms

LOS ANGELES (KNBC) – A California jury has found Meta and YouTube negligent in the design or operation of their social media platforms. Outside of the courtroom, families who say their children were harmed by social media embraced as they celebrated the verdict, according to a report by KNBC. KNBC reports the civil trial centered on a lawsuit filed by…

EV charging stations now available in Glasgow

Source: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow gas station now offers fast-charging electric vehicle stations. According to the office of Gov. Andy Beshear, the stations are funded through Team Kentucky’s EV Charging Program and can be found at Casey’s Store in Glasgow. “Electric vehicles are no longer the technology of the future, they’re here now,” Beshear said. “That’s…

Paducah man to face prison time for threatening judge

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Paducah man is scheduled to be sentenced to prison time for threatening a McCracken County district judge, officials say. The office of Attorney General Russell Coleman says on Monday, 36-year-old David Cox pleaded guilty to one count of intimidating a participant in the legal process and one count of menacing in exchange for a two-year prison…

Free Easter egg hunt with 50,000 eggs coming to Warren Central High School

Easter eggs hunt background with copy space. A spring green meadow with Easter eggs hidden in grass. Festive family traditional play game on Easter. Source: Envato/by by deriabinanatalia. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Families across south-central Kentucky are invited to attend a free community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28 at Warren Central High School’s football field. According to organizers,…

New York Times Bestselling author Jen Hatmaker to speak at The Capitol

Source: Warren County Public Library.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Bestselling author, podcaster and speaker Jen Hatmaker will appear at the Capitol by the Warren County Public Library on Thursday, April 30 at 6 p.m. Organizers say Hatmaker will offer a free event, presented by the Warren County Public Library. During her appearance, the library says she will discuss her newest book, “Awake:…

Bowling Green police serve search warrant, 5 arrested

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Five people are behind bars after Bowling Green police responded to a residence on Monday. According to public information officer Ronnie Ward with the Bowling Green Police Department, officers were serving a search warrant on Payne Street and Woodford Avenue, which resulted in multiple arrests. As a result, police say 71-year-old Alice Carr, 45-year-old Daniel Carr,…

KYTC announces new all-way stop in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A new all-way stop is now active in Simpson County. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3, the intersection of KY 585 and KY 73 in Franklin is now a four-way stop. KYTC says vehicles traveling on KY 73 were previously required to stop. Stop signs and pavement markings have been installed and message boards are…

Multiple units respond to house fire in Pulaski County

Source: Parkers Mill Fire Department. PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple agencies responded Tuesday to a reported house fire. According to a social media post by the Parkers Mill Fire Department, units were dispatched to 120 Lin Don Drive for a structure fire. On the way to the scene, personnel say they were advised of multiple 911 calls regarding the fire….