Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green community invited to free cookout on July 17

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green community is invited to a free cookout next week. Village Caregiving is hosting the event at Springhill Pharmacy on Thursday, July 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Organizers say everyone in the community is invited, including family, friends and neighbors. The cookout will offer free hotdogs, chips, snacks, drinks and prizes. To…

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Two people are facing drug charges following a traffic stop in Allen County last week. On Thursday, the Scottsville Police Department says it conducted a traffic stop around 8:30 a.m. on East Main Street for a traffic-related offense. Police say the driver was identified as 59-year-old Troy Hewitt of Boiling Springs, Tennessee. Through investigation, authorities say they…

Alleged “peeping tom” arrested after looking into State Street window

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man allegedly looked through a window while a woman was undressing. WKU Police stated that it responded to complaints of a suspicious person looking into the windows of a State Street building on the evening of Thursday, July 3. An officer located James Cilone, 60, of Bowling Green, sitting in a raised flower…

Wanted Scottsville man allegedly possessed meth when booked into jail

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A wanted Scottsville man was apprehended on Sunday. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says a traffic stop was conducted for traffic violations. Deputies made contact with the driver, Phillip Windham, 44, of Scottsville, who had active warrants from several counties. Deputies arrested Windham and transported him to the Allen County Jail. While being booked, jail staff determined…

Man facing charges allegedly ignites fireworks in Glasgow home

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man allegedly set fireworks off inside a home following an argument. Glasgow Police Department major Terry Flatt says officers responded to a fire at a residence on Village Circle on Friday. The Glasgow Fire Department says while responding, dispatch confirmed fireworks had been shot through a window, and heavy smoke was coming from the basement….

Sunrise Spotlight: Entertain Glasgow’s Summer Concert Series!

It is now time for your Monday edition of Sunrise Spotlight! Joining us this morning are April Russell and Matthew Compton with Entertain Glasgow! They are here to tell us all about the ongoing Summer Concert Series in Glasgow. Get ready for evenings filled with fantastic live music in the heart of the community! Entertain Glasgow’s Summer Concert Series brings…

Four Things You Need to Know – June 7, 2025

1. “Treat Yo Self” Ice Cream Supports Local Parks! What: Enjoy a delicious scoop of “Treat Yo Self” ice cream at Meltdown Ice Cream! This special flavor features pretzel ice cream, homemade brownies, and a caramel swirl. Why: A percentage of all profits from this flavor sold throughout July goes directly to support our local Parks and Recreation departments. Where:…

Pet of the Day: Meet Stormy!

Sponsored by Morgantown Bank and Trust For your Pet of the Day, Morgantown Bank and Trust would like you to meet Stormy! She’s a beautiful feline currently available for adoption at the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society. Stormy is ready to bring comfort and and joy to her new family. If you’re looking to add a lovely companion to your…

Glasgow police searching for man last seen on July 4

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is searching for a missing man. GPD says Kirby Read walked away from his residence on Western Hills Road on July 4 at approximately 4 pm. Read may be wearing a lime green shirt and red shorts. Read is 6 feet tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has curly brown hair cut into…

State police investigating drowning death of 1-year-old

WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating the drowning death of a child. KSP says it responded to Whitley County at 7:18 pm on Friday to Baptist Health in Corbin for the drowning death of a 1-year-old. KSP’s initial investigation shows the child was found in a swimming pool at a residence. Whitley County EMS transported the child to…