Author: WNKY Staff

Glasgow man arrested on drug charges, active warrants

April 28, 2022

WNKY Staff,

GLASGOW, Ky. – A man was arrested Wednesday in Glasgow on several charges. On Wednesday, April 27, the Glasgow Police Department responded to McKenna Street in reference to a complaint. According to the GPD, officers located Dustin Roberts, 19, of Glasgow and confirmed that he had active warrants for his arrest. The GPD said officers also found digital scales and…

What’s Happening SoKY – Barren County High School Presents ‘Annie’

April 28, 2022

WNKY Staff,

For today’s What’s Happening SoKY, today we sit down with Abbey Thomas and Connor Spann and talk about the Barren County High School Production of ‘Annie.’ For ticket info click here

Throwback Thursday – The Bell Observatory: When the Space Race came to Bowling Green

April 28, 2022

WNKY Staff,

Last summer, Western Kentucky University’s Bell Observatory received a National Science Foundation grant to replace its telescope and control system. The space race age had its impact on WKU and Warren County over 50 years ago. Did you know WKU has had an off-site radio observatory since the late 1960s? This is the story of the Bell Observatory. The WKU…

Sunrise Spotlight – Calvary Baptist Pancake Fundraiser

April 28, 2022

WNKY Staff,

On today’s Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, we’ll talk to Devan Bray about an upcoming pancake breakfast at Calvary Baptist Church. This is a fundraiser aimed at helping send some kids to camp. For more info click here

Pet of the Day – Socks

April 28, 2022

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Health News – Youth suicides increased during pandemic

April 28, 2022

WNKY Staff,

It’s another layer on an issue already deemed a state of emergency by well-known pediatric groups. A new study offers more evidence of a mental health decline in young people during the height of the pandemic. Today’s Health News has more on the findings and how to talk to your child about mental health.

Nunn Shines in 3-1 Win Over No. 5 Alabama in Front of Record Crowd

April 27, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Softball upset No. 5 Alabama, 3-1, in Wednesday night’s midweek tilt in front of a record-breaking crowd of 1,512. Shelby Nunn recorded her 18th win of the season, going the distance allowing just one unearned run to the Crimson Tide. Bailey Curry (2) and Taylor Sanders drove in all three of the Hilltopper runs in the win. “We…

Trageton Shines in Hot Rods Victory

April 27, 2022

WNKY Staff,

Brooklyn, New York – Zack Trageton carried a no-hit bid into the sixth inning as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (12-5) took control early, riding the stellar start to beat the Brooklyn Cyclones (9-8) by a score of 4-1. Bowling Green and Brooklyn continue their series on Thursday evening at 6:00 pm CDT at Maimonides Park. The scoring started in the…

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Two Smiths Grove men arrested after drug complaint

April 27, 2022

WNKY Staff,

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office said two men from Smiths Grove were arrested Tuesday after a search warrant was executed. At about 11:50 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at the 2000-block of Rocky Hill Road after receiving a drug complaint. ECSO said a vehicle was seen in the driveway when…

Kentucky State Police hold Cover the Cruiser fundraiser

April 27, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police invited Special Olympics Kentucky to KSP’s Cover the Cruiser in Bowling Green Wednesday. The yearly event is held for the public in multiple Kentucky counties to fundraise for the Special Olympics taking place the first weekend of June. If you donated today, you could write your name on a tag and place…