Author: WNKY Staff

Simpson County man arrested for not complying with sex offender registry

August 22, 2022

WNKY Staff,

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Simpson County Sheriff’s Office says a man was arrested following an investigation after he did not comply with the sex offender registry. On Aug. 19 around 10 p.m., Simpson County Sheriff’s Office deputies completed an investigation and arrested Christion Price at an address on Morgantown Road in Simpson County for failure to comply with the sex offender…

3 Arkansas officers suspended after video captures beating

August 22, 2022

WNKY Staff,

MULBERRY, Ark. (AP) — Three Arkansas law enforcement officers were suspended, and state police launched an investigation after a video posted on social media showed two of them beating a suspect while a third officer held him on the ground. Authorities said the officers were responding to a report of a man making threats outside a convenience store in the…

Preventative maintenance project on U.S. 68 Veterans Memorial in Bowling Green to begin

August 22, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A preventive maintenance project on U.S. 68 Veterans Memorial in Bowling Green is set to begin this week. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet stated the project will be from the bridge over Jennings Creek (mile point 11.1) to near Old Barren River Road (mile point 12.9). Drivers should expect lane closures and a lower speed limit. The…

Chaney’s Dairy Barn wins gold medal at Kentucky State Fair

August 22, 2022

WNKY Staff,

(Source: Chaney’s Dairy Barn) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Chaney’s Dairy Barn was recognized this weekend at the Kentucky State Fair! The local business earned a gold medal for their premium vanilla ice cream. “So great when hard work gets rewarded. We have known for the past year that the product we are making is really stinking good. Cow care, quality…

9 people arrested after disruption at Kentucky State Fair

August 22, 2022

WNKY Staff,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Authorities say nine people have been arrested following an incident that caused people to run out of the Kentucky State Fair. Around 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 20, Kentucky State Police received an initial report of a disturbance in front of the Midway Area on the Kentucky State Fair grounds. KSP stated the Kentucky State Fair Board…

South Warren, Bowling Green take home wins in Rafferty’s Bowl

August 21, 2022

WNKY Staff,

SCORES South Warren 49 vs. Highlands (at Western Kentucky University) 14 Bowling Green 23 vs. North Hardin (at Western Kentucky University) 14

Football Frenzy Week One

August 19, 2022

WNKY Staff, Patrick Carey,

Week one of Football Frenzy is in the books! Maxwell Trink and Patrick Carey break down the big high school games in our area!

‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign begins locally through Labor Day

August 19, 2022

WNKY Staff,

GLASGOW, Ky. – Both the Glasgow Police Department and Cave City Police Department are participating in a national effort to remind drivers to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” The effort runs now through Sep. 5. This Labor Day weekend, law enforcement officers will be patrolling with increased awareness for impaired drivers. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety…

New Study Finds WKU Generated $15.8 Million in Media Exposure with Banner Day on Dec. 18, 2021

August 19, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A new study has determined that the day of Dec. 18, 2021 – one of the finest days in the history of WKU Athletics – brought nearly $16 million in media exposure value to the athletic department and the university. According to Nielsen Sports, WKU Football’s victory over Appalachian State in the Boca Raton Bowl on Dec….

Section of U.S. 31-W Bypass reopens

August 19, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – U.S 31-W Bypass between Broadway Avenue and East 13th Ave. in Bowling Green has reopened. The road had been closed in this section by Bowling Green Municipal Utilities since Monday, Aug. 15 for a project, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Future projects by BGMU along U.S. 31-W Bypass in Bowling Green are expected to affect…