Author: WNKY Staff

WCSO investigating after 2 French Bulldogs allegedly stolen at gunpoint

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Police say they are investigating after two dogs were stolen in Bowling Green yesterday. On Thursday, Sept. 8 shortly before noon, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed robbery that had happened on Sandalwood Drive off My. Olivet Road. According to authorities, three masked black males rushed a victim with handguns and an assault…

Fire damages home on Fair Street

(Source: Bowling Green Fire Department)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A home in Bowling Green sustained damage from a fire yesterday. On Thursday at  3:34 p.m., the Bowling Green Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire with reported entrapment on Fair Street. Upon arrival, units located a single-story house with heavy fire at the back location that had been fully evacuated….

UPDATE: Man identified in fatal Barren Co. accident

BARERN COUNT, Ky. – Kentucky State Police has released further details surrounding a fatal accident yesterday near Cave City. KSP Post 3 received a request shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal collision in Barren County. KSP stated the scene was located near the 9000 block of Happy Valley Road…

WKU Volleyball’s Hudson wins 700th match

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In a five-set thriller against Northern Kentucky, WKU Volleyball Head Coach Traivs Hudson earned his 700th match victory. This makes Hudson the 10th active head coach to reach this historic mark and only the 4th to do so at one school. WKU took set one before falling behind in sets two and three. With their backs on…

WKU Soccer Falls 2-1 in Battle at #9 Ole Miss

OXFORD, Miss. — WKU Soccer (2-3-2) put up a fight against No. 9 Ole Miss on the road Thursday night, but fell shot 2-1 to the Rebels (6-0-1). “I’m really proud of our team,” said head coach Jason Neidell. “We battled back from a goal deficit to equalize, and then just had to absorb too much pressure down the stretch from a…

“By Parties Unknown” documentary about Russellville lynching to play this Saturday downtown

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At The Capitol on Sept. 10, a free to the public documentary will be shown at 6 p.m. about south central Kentucky’s connection to the practice of lynching. Michael Morrow, Director of the SEEK Museum in Russellville, collaborated with Western Kentucky University’s PBS and university academics to tell the story of Rufus Browder and others in…

Beshear orders flags to half-staff in honor of Queen Elizabeth II

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has directed for flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II until sunset on the day of interment. In addition, President Joe Biden issued a statement regarding the legacy of Queen Elizabeth II: “In a world of constant change, she was a steadying…

Man charged with criminal abuse of a child following drug arrest

CAVE CITY, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges related to drug possession. On Wednesday, Cave City Police Department was dispatched to Marina Court for a possible break-in in progress. After an officer arrived, they made contact with a man identified as Chad Horton, 30. Authorities stated two more officers arrived on scene and were told a man had…

Police investigating death of 19-year-old in Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Authorities in Russellville say a woman’s death is under investigation. The Russellville Police Department responded to McArthur Street on Wednesday for an unresponsive woman. The sheriff’s department stated when authorities arrived, they discovered, Ania Hardesty, 19, dead in her bedroom. The investigation is ongoing and no further details are currently available.

Glasgow woman charged with assault of police officer

GLASGOW, Ky. – A woman is behind bars after police say she assaulted two people. The Glasgow Police Department responded to a fight compliant on McKenna Street on Tuesday. Authorities stated officers confirmed after arriving that a physical altercation had taken place and 22-year-old Courtney Jackson of Glasgow had assaulted a female victim. Jackson became combative with officers, kicking one…