Author: WNKY Staff

Police respond to wreck on Nashville Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police responded Monday afternoon for a vehicle wreck on Nashville Road near Cave Mill Road. Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward confirmed one person had minor injuries and was stuck in a vehicle. Ward stated the accident will not be reconstructed. News 40 will provide further details as they are available.

Litteral selected as CUSA Pitcher of the Week

DALLAS – Sophomore Lucas Litteral was named the Conference USA Pitcher of the Week, as announced by league officials Monday afternoon. Litteral, a native of Paintsville, Ky., had a career-night in a relief outing when he helped lead the Tops to an 11-9 win over New Mexico State to even the series on Thursday. The southpaw registered, a career-high, seven…

Man charged after allegedly strangling woman at Bowling Green park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is charged with strangulation after allegedly choking a woman at H.D Carpenter Park in Bowling Green on Saturday According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to 621 State St. for a reported delayed assault. At the scene, police say they made contact with the victim, who had “visible redness around…

Man arrested at Bowling Green McDonald’s on third DUI charge

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Kentucky man is charged with driving under the influence at a Bowling Green McDonald’s on Saturday, police say. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to the McDonald’s at 1925 Russellville Road for a welfare check. Police say at the scene, they observed 25-year-old Hunter Arnett of Frankfort, Kentucky slumped over…

Hospice of Southern Kentucky honors memory of veterans who received care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Sunday afternoon, Hospice of Southern Kentucky honored those veterans who received end of life care through the agency in 2023. One hundred and nineteen names were read as families gathered to pay tribute to their loved ones who had died. May is Military Appreciation Month, and the honorees left their marks on our nation, their families…

Community runs with law enforcement in Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation 5K

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Saturday morning was your chance to run with law enforcement rather than from them. A new 5K continues the mission of Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation to enhance the department’s budget rather than relying solely on tax dollars. Sheriff Brett Hightower, who participated in the race with his son, emphasized the importance of the foundation’s work in…

Edmonson County Water District issues a boil water advisory

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – On Monday, the Edmonson County Water District issued a boil water advisory that impacts approximately 212 customers. According to officials, a potential exists for bacteriological contamination due to low pressure or no pressure. This is due to a water line relocation. Officials say that affected areas include all customers south of Brownsville (not including customers that utilize…

Kentucky State Police participating in Operation SafeDRIVE

FRANKFORT, Ky. – State law enforcement is gearing up for Operation SafeDRIVE throughout Kentucky. The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement will be on the lookout for unsafe driving behavior that can lead to accidents involving passenger cars and commercial vehicles, the agency stated in a release Monday. Operation SafeDRIVE coordinates with a national campaign run by the U.S. Department…

Early voting sees increase for 2024 primary election

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Early voting numbers are up for the 2024 primary election. According to an X posted by Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams, 75,204 voters turned out for the no-excuse early voting dates on Thursday, May 16, Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, 2024. This total is up from the 72,754 no-excuse early voters for the 2023…

Warren RECC restores power after outage in Brownsville

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – Warren RECC has restored power in Brownsville. On Monday morning, the Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation is responding to an outage affecting 643 members in the Brownsville area. Warren RECC dispatched crews to the scene and resolved the issue.