Author: WNKY Staff

Fatal plane crash leaves 1 dead in Tennessee

File PicCOTTONTOWN, Tenn. – A fatal plane crash leaves one dead in Cottontown, Tennessee. The Sumner County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to a plane crash on Wednesday. SCSO says it secured the area and assisted in the initial response. SCSO says it is working with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in the…

Woman reported missing out of Hopkinsville

Source: Hopkinsville Police Department. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Hopkinsville Police Department is asking for help to locate a missing woman. Police say 67-year-old Linda Blackburn was last seen on June 20 in the 2800 block of Richard Street. Officers say Blackburn has a history of schizophrenia. According to authorities, Blackburn was last seen leaving with an unknown male subject in…

Portion of Chestnut Street closed for water line work

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A portion of Chestnut Street is closed in Bowling Green through Thursday, July 3. The City of Bowling Green says Chestnut Street between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue will remain closed during this time. During this time, officials say Bowling Green Municipal Utilities will be working on water lines. Drivers should plan an alternate route until…

Wawa to host groundbreaking in Bowling Green on Aug. 13

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Wawa, a convenience store chain, is officially kicking off its expansion to Bowling Green this summer. On Wednesday, Aug. 13, the community is invited to a groundbreaking event to learn more about Wawa’s history and celebrate its future. “Whenever we enter a new market, we want to get to know our new communities long before our…

Trial of Brooks Houck, Joseph Lawson enters Day 7

Source: Sydney Young. Image depicts Rhonda McIlvoy, Brooks Houck’s sister.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -The seventh day of the trial of Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson is underway in Bowling Green. News 40 is on scene, and so far, developments are rolling in well before noon. The defense called Rhonda McIlvoy, Houck’s sister, and questioned her about being accused and threatened after…

Bowling Green man charged after infant sustains near-fatal brain injuries

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is behind bars after police say a 3-month-old child was found to have near-fatal brain injuries. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, detectives arrested 32-year-old Nicolas Valliant of Bowling Green on Tuesday in connection with a child abuse investigation. Police say on June 26, Valliant and his wife took their 3-month-old…

Logan County traffic stop leads to drug trafficking arrests

AUBURN, Ky. – Two people are charged with trafficking in methamphetamine following a traffic stop in Auburn. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office observed a vehicle traveling just after 10:30 p.m. Monday near Bowling Green Road and West Main Street in Auburn. Authorities say they conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver was identified…

Sidewalk construction to begin in Franklin this week

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Sidewalk construction is expected to begin this week on South College Street in Franklin. The City of Franklin says the sidewalk will extend from Wildcat Way to Rolling Road Drive. City officials say there will be a minimal impact to traffic. Officials say the sidewalk is expected to be completed before the new school year begins in…

UPDATE: Glasgow police locate missing teen

UPDATE: Evelyn Lopez has been safely located. —– GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department requests the public’s help to find a missing teen. GPD says Evelyn Lopez, 17, was last seen on Sunset Avenue between 10:30 pm Tuesday and 4:00 am Wednesday. Lopez is 5’2″ and weighs 190 pounds. She is Hispanic. She was last seen wearing black shorts…

What’s Brewing at the Ballpark: Red, White, and BOOM Weekend!

Get ready for an action-packed Red, White, and Boom Weekend at the Bowling Green Ballpark this July 4th! Marshall himself shared all the exciting plans for family fun, fantastic fireworks, and unique entertainment. Fireworks Extravaganza All Weekend! “We don’t call it Red, White, and Boom Weekend for no reason,” said Marshall. “It’s because we’re going to have action-packed fireworks going…