Author: WNKY Staff

Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife shares advice for boating season

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – This weekend marks the beginning of boating season, and there are a few things that the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife want you to keep in mind before you hit the water. All water vessels must have the proper and current registration for the season. Make sure you have life jackets in an accessible place…

Lawrence Chapel Car Show to take place in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Lawrence Chapel Baptist Church car show is making its debut in Bowling Green this weekend. In a Facebook post, the church says all vehicles are welcome, and all proceeds will go to benefit the church’s fellowship hall. The event will take place on Saturday, May 27 at 3H Farm’s Market at 606 Gotts Hydro Road S….

Mammoth Cave National Park hosts naturalization ceremony inside cave

Photo source: Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park welcomed 27 new citizens of the United States during a naturalization ceremony held within Mammoth Cave Thursday. Along with U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services, the park hosted the ceremony at “The Methodist Church” area of the cave. The ceremony was overseen by United States District Court judge…

Man arrested in Logan County, charged with harassment

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Logan County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man after authorities say he was accused of approaching members of the public in Russellville and saying he can touch them. Logan County authorities say Paul Hollins, 35, of Russellville was arrested Thursday for disorderly conduct at the courthouse. According to a post shared on Facebook by the Logan…

City of Bowling Green tells story of December tornadoes in new book

Photo source: City of Bowling GreenBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In December 2021, Bowling Green and Warren County suffered devastation due to the December 11, 2021 tornadoes. The City of Bowling Green says it has decided to tell the community’s story in “The Greatest Challenge,” a book now available as a free download on the city’s website. Readers can learn about…

Franklin PD: Officer charged with animal cruelty resigns

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department says a Franklin police officer resigned after his arrest earlier this month. On May 3, Ryan Brown, 32, of Russellville was arrested by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office on four counts of animal cruelty. According to authorities, Brown’s charges stemmed from several malnourished dogs living in unsanitary conditions in a residence. Brown was…

Bowling Green man arrested on fentanyl trafficking charges

Photo source: Warren County Drug Task Force BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Dozens of fentanyl pills are off of the streets after the arrest of a Bowling Green man. Authorities say they executed a search warrant Wednesday afternoon as part of a brief investigation into trafficking involving M-30 fentanyl pills. As a result, the Bowling Green – Warren County Drug Task…

Barren County Rescue helps remove vehicle from lake

Photo source: Barren County Rescue MONROE COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County Rescue says they helped recover a vehicle from a lake within Monroe County Wednesday. Rescuers say an SUV and boat trailer were submerged in the area’s city lake. They say no one was inside the submerged vehicle. Rescue divers removed the vehicle with support from Monroe city and county…

Pet of the Day: Tiger

If you need a big ball of love to warm your home up, we have the perfect addition to your family. For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we want you to meet Tiger. This sweetie is only ten months old and is a mixture of a few different dog breeds. He loves…