Author: WNKY Staff

Name of victim released in fatal motorcycle wreck on Nashville Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has released further details surrounding the death of a Smiths Grove man in a motorcycle wreck on Nashville Road. The crash happened around 5:36 p.m. Sunday in front of the BG Food Mart and Marathon gas station at the 4000 block of Nashville Road, according to a collision report. Police say…

KSP responds to fatal collision in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Kentucky State Police trooper Daniel Priddy has confirmed a fatal collision involving law enforcement has taken place in Glasgow. As of 7:15 p.m., Priddy says KSP is on scene at Edmonton Road. Please use caution while traveling in this area and seek an alternate route if possible. Further details are not yet available. We will provide an…

Escaped Kentucky inmate captured, back in custody

Photo source: Lousiville Metro Police Department(CNN) – An escaped inmate in Kentucky has been captured and returned to Louisville. The city’s police department posted the news on social media, saying, “Welcome back to Louisville, Mr. Wolfe.” The Facebook post goes on to say, “We remain the hide and seek champs.” Norman Wolfe had been on the run since his escape…

HOTEL INC, Red Cross announce partnership to serve community

Photo source: HOTEL INCBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Red Cross announced its new partnership with HOTEL INC to help those in need in Warren County. During a ribbon cutting Friday, the two groups celebrated their joint effort to reach locals. In a social media post, HOTEL INC says the effort will help those dealing with the effects of natural disasters….

Scottsville man arrested after window damage at Fast Cash Gun & Pawn

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man has been arrested after police say a window was broken last month at Fast Cash Gun & Pawn. On April 17, the Scottsville Police Department says it received an alarm call to the pawn shop’s location at 218 E. Main St. in Scottsville. After arriving, police say they observed a broken front glass window…

Green River Ferry to close temporarily on Tuesday

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park says the Green River Ferry will be closed Tuesday, May 23 for replacement of inspection ports. Installation is expected to be done by the afternoon of Wednesday, May 24. The park says it will send out notice when the ferry is open.

Man accused in Nashville rape of WKU student still at large, police say

Photo source: Metro Nashville Police DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Metropolitan Nashville police say Trevor Casteel has still not been located after a reported rape in Nashville involving a Western Kentucky University student. Police say Casteel, 27, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, along with Joseph Farmer, are accused of sexually assaulting the victim. Farmer has since been arrested. The victim said she was…

South Central Kentucky’s Cultural Center Honors WWII Veterans

A few local folks who served our country were honored in a very special way this weekend! The South Central Kentucky Cultural Center honored World War II veterans on Saturday afternoon. This was an opportunity to thank those who served in the war while giving the community an opportunity to learn about history. The event had all kinds of things…

Tyson Foods weekend distribution to local families

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Some local families have dinner guaranteed for the next few weeks thanks to one food company. Tyson Foods distributed 40,000 pounds of protein to Bowling Green families Saturday morning. That’s equivalent to 160,000 servings and this is the second time in the last few weeks that the company has done this. One member of Tyson Foods…