Author: WNKY Staff

WKU Volleyball Slated to Win Conference in Preseason Coaches’ Poll

DALLAS, Texas – After an impeccable 2021 that brought another 20+ win season to WKU Volleyball and head coach Travis Hudson, the 2022 squad is slated to win the conference title yet again in the preseason coaches’ poll C-USA announced Thursday. All-Americans Paige Briggs, Katie Isenbarger and Lauren Matthews were all named to the league’s Preseason All-Conference team, while Matthews was tabbed as…

Lady Toppers Suffer 2-0 Loss at Vanderbilt

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — WKU Soccer dropped a 2-0 decision to Vanderbilt on Thursday night in Nashville. A scoreless match through the first 50 minutes, the Commodores scored two second half goals to clinch the win. “I thought we started off the game with a lot of discipline and intensity,” said head coach Jason Neidell. “We knew Vanderbilt was a very good…

Financial planner weighs in on loan forgiveness

GLASGOW, Ky. – Many of us are wondering how the student loan forgiveness program the Biden administration announced will work. Unfortunately right now, the citizens of the U.S. do not have those answers, but something we do know is that preparation is everything. News 40 had a brief interview with Clark Hayden, a financial planner, who gave some advice on…

Worldwide Technologies LLC to create 16 full-time jobs with $1.2 million facility in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Sixteen new jobs and a $1.2 million investment from Worldwide Technologies is bringing a new facility to Glasgow. The new location will boost the manufacturing company’s production of precision machine products, including heavy truck defense and medical parts. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the project Thursday, which comes in response to growing business opportunities for the company. “The…

Logan County man arrested in puppy mill investigation

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – An arrest has been made following an investigation that led to a large number of dogs being rescued from a mill in Logan County. On Aug. 1 around 2:05 p.m., the LCSO conducted a search warrant at a residence belonging to Perry E. Shifflet, 54, on Milton Sharpe Road in reference to multiple tips about animal neglect,…

Section of Glasgow Public Square to close for concert Friday

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department wants to remind the public that streets around the square in downtown Glasgow will start closing tomorrow for an event. GPD stated the closure will be due to the Warren Zeiders concert on Friday, Aug. 26. Please use caution if you travel in this area.

Glasgow man arrested on charges related to unlawful imprisonment

GLASGOW, Ky. – Authorities say a man is facing several charges after a woman was held against her will. The Glasgow Police Department responded to a complaint on Tuesday, Aug. 23 on Taylor Street. Authorities stated a woman had been assaulted and held against her will at the location. Jhah A. Rizen, 47, of Glasgow was arrested and is in…

Man arrested in Simpson County on rape, incest charges

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A man is behind bars and facing several charges related to sexual abuse and incest. According to authorities, the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office, along with assistance from an officer from the Franklin Police Department and his K-9, Shadow, arrested 27-year-old Kenyon Cole on Aug. 24 around 11 p.m. near his home on Rapids Road. Cole was out…

Throwback Thursday – Boots Randolph

Southern Kentucky was home to one of the world’s most famous saxophone players nearly eighty years ago. Boots Randolph, who played for names like Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis, spent his high school years in Munfordville. WNKY’s Telia Butler tells us more in this week’s Throwback Thursday.