Author: WNKY Staff

Units respond to reported structure fire off of Cumberland Trace Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Units responded Monday to a reported structure off of the 200 block of Cumberland Trace Road. According to the Bowling Green Fire Department, units were dispatched to the scene at 10:22 a.m. Upon arrival, the department states crews reported black smoke coming from a building and found active fire upon entry. Primary searches were clear, and…

Bowling Green woman charged with DUI with infant in car

OAKLAND, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is facing charges related to allegedly driving under the influence with an infant in the vehicle. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police was patrolling on Interstate 65 northbound at the 29-mile marker on Sunday night when a vehicle approached at a high rate of speed. Troopers say the vehicle was…

Man charged with criminal trespassing, menacing in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – One man is behind bars on multiple charges in Glasgow. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police responded to a home on Bristletown Road in Barren County Sunday night for a possible burglary in progress. Authorities say the caller stated a male was trying to enter the residence by kicking in the door. Troopers say…

Glasgow Police Department conducting traffic safety checkpoints in March

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is conducting traffic safety checkpoints in March. According to Major Terry Flatt, traffic safety checkpoints will be set up at Columbia Avenue, North Jackson Highway, Happy Valley Road and West Main Street from March 6 until March 31. Flatt says checkpoints are not limited to these locations. Officers will enforce laws regarding operating…

WKU MBB: Trio of 20-Point Scorers Power Tops to 97-65 Win Over UTEP on Senior Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Hilltopper Basketball earned its sixth straight win with a dominant 97-65 win over UTEP on Senior Day on Saturday afternoon in E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU (18-11, 11-7 CUSA) kept its late-season surge rolling with a 32-point win over UTEP (10-19, 6-12 CUSA), riding a blistering offensive performance. The Hilltoppers shot a season-high 59.3% from the field and 45.0% from deep,…

Two trailers stolen in Warren County, says sheriff

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two thefts. Sheriff Brett Hightower says two trailers were reported stolen between Friday and Saturday. Both trailers were stolen in northern Warren County. Call the Warren County Sheriff’s Office at 270-842- 1633 with any information regarding the case.

Sen. Mitch McConnell issues statement amid military operation in Iran

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Saturday morning, Sen. Mitch McConnell issued a statement regarding what he stated is a United States and Israeli military operation in Iran. McConnell’s office shared the following statement: “The Islamic Republic of Iran made ‘death to America; death to Israel’ a central pillar of its brutal rule. For decades, it wielded violence and repression at home…

Hilltoppers open series with 4-1 victory over Indiana

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball opened its weekend series hosting Indiana with a 4-1 victory on Friday evening at Nick Denes Field. The Hilltoppers improve to 6-4 overall with the win and move to 1-0 in the series against the Hoosiers. GAME ONE WKU 4, IU 1 WKU broke a scoreless tie in the fourth inning as Camden Ross…

First responders free dog from sinkhole in Allen County

Source: Allen County Animal Shelter. ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – A dog is freed from a sinkhole thanks to the efforts of the Allen County community. According to the Allen County Animal Shelter, the shelter received a call Thursday night stating a dog had fallen about 30 feet down into a sinkhole. After arriving on scene, the shelter staff say they…