Author: WNKY Staff

Lane closures expected on section of U.S. 31-W Bypass

October 24, 2022

WNKY Staff,

Source: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Drivers should expect lane closures on 31-W Bypass starting tonight. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says closures will be due to a resurfacing project of U.S. 31-W Bypass from KY 234 Fairview Avenue to U.S. 68 Kentucky Street. Closures will last from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather permitting. Crews are…

UPDATE: Man identified in fatal shooting in Bowling Green

October 24, 2022

WNKY Staff,

Just after midnight, the Bowling Green Police Department received a call about a shooting. Source: The Bowling Green Police Department.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has identified the man killed in a shooting on Butler Way. Officials say Marcus D. McCathren, 40, of Bowling Green was pronounced dead at the 100 block of Butler Way Monday. BGPD…

Football Frenzy Week Ten: Powered by Texas Roadhouse and Studle Financial Services

October 21, 2022

WNKY Staff, Patrick Carey,

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

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WKU to offer early college program on Glasgow campus

October 21, 2022

WNKY Staff,

GLASGOW, Ky. – Starting in fall 2023, Western Kentucky University in Glasgow will offer an early college program. The program will allow college-ready high school students to earn 30 hours of WKU credit. To do this, students will need to take WKU classes in Glasgow alongside current WKU students. WKU President Timothy C. Caboni made the announcement during an event…

Closures and traffic delays expected tonight approaching WKU’s football game

October 21, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A utility project by Atmos Energy will create lane closures and traffic delays overnight on a section of U.S. 31-W in Bowling Green. The lane closures will be between Lost Woods Avenue and Lynnwood Way from around 8 p.m. to around 10 a.m. In addition, the WKU football game is expected to add extra traffic to…

USDA: Turkey prices to be higher this Thanksgiving

October 21, 2022

WNKY Staff,

Source: CNN via CNN Newsource(CNN) – Here’s something Americans won’t be thankful for this Thanksgiving: turkeys might be more expensive and harder to find. In the case of cost, birds cost about 73 percent more per pound now than they did last Thanksgiving. In dollars and cents, the USDA says that comes out to about $1.99 per pound compared to…

Haunted Lantern Tours begin in Bowling Green; tickets on sale now

October 21, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Looking for some Halloween spirit a little early? The Historic Railpark and Train Museum started their Haunted Lantern Tours last night, but not to fear – you can catch another tour tonight! In fact, tours are taking place Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights through Oct. 29. Tours run 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are on sale…

Lane closures to begin Sunday night on U.S. 231 Campbell Lane

October 21, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Beginning Sunday night, drivers should expect lane closures on U.S. 231 Campbell Lane near the intersection with U.S. 31-W. Drivers should expect lane closures and construction during nighttime hours from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. A contractor will be installing concrete medians in the area as part of a new business development.

Former Kentucky Court of Appeals judge dies in house fire

October 21, 2022

WNKY Staff,

(Credit: Pixabay)EDMONTON, Ky. – Former Kentucky Court of Appeals judge Tom Emberton died in a house fire Thursday. “Today Kentucky lost a great father, husband, friend and statesman in a tragic accidental house fire,” said Edmonton mayor Doug Smith. “Tom heroically made certain his wife Julia made it to safety, but lost his life during his effort to save their…

Man arrested on drug trafficking charges in Todd County

October 21, 2022

WNKY Staff,

Source: Todd County Sheriff’s OfficeELKTON, Ky. – A man is behind bars on several drug related charges after an arrest earlier this week. On Wednesday, Todd County Sheriff’s Office stopped for a possible motorist assist at the New Cedar Grove Baptist Church driveway. A deputy made contact with the driver, identified as Joshua Hull. Hull told police his battery had…