Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green man armed with knife shot by Louisville Metro Police

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police was requested by Louisville Metro Police Department to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 7:55 a.m. on March 18 in the area of Barret Avenue in Jefferson County, according to a release by KSP. The KSP Critical Incident Response Team responded to the scene, and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing….

WKU Modern Languages celebrates Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Department of Modern Languages at Western Kentucky University hosted a cherry blossom viewing on Wednesday. It happens every year as the trees begin to bloom. The Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival took place under the cherry blossom trees outside Downing Student Union on campus. Students gathered to enjoy Japanese snacks and learn about Japanese culture.  

BG Parks and Recreation hosts adaptive sports at WKU

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Parks and Recreation hosted several adaptive sports at Western Kentucky University on Wednesday. They have hosted these sports for five years, not only bringing awareness to the community, but allowing people with physical disabilities to be a part of several sports. They offer sports like wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis and adaptive swimming. Today, players…

Hill’s Pet Nutrition to invest $15 million in Bowling Green expansion

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Wednesday, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc., announced it will expand in Warren County with a $15 million investment over the next three years. With this investment, Hill’s will be adding a brand new packaging line to meet needs of the growing business at its facility on Turner Court in Bowling Green. “We’re very excited because this…

Hilltopper Football Releases Updated 2022 Schedule

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football has announced its updated 2022 schedule following the recent resolution between Conference USA and Marshall, Old Dominion and Southern Miss that allows the three institutions to withdraw as members of the conference at the conclusion of the 2021-22 academic year. 2022 WKU Football Schedule (2021 record in parenthesis) Aug. 27 – Austin Peay (6-5) Sept….

Tree falls on two vehicles on Smallhouse Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A tree fell on two vehicles on Smallhouse Road near Elrod Road on Wednesday. The tree fell on the two cars as they were driving along Smallhouse Road this afternoon. The tree appears to have been rotted. No injuries were reported.

Large brush fire breaks out in Logan County

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A large brush fire has broken out at Sims Bark Co. near Nashville Road in Russellville, according to Russellville Rural Fire Department. Multiple agencies have responded, including a fire department out of Warren County, Allensville Fire Department out of Todd County, a fire department out of Robertson County and a fire department out of Simpson County. In…

Portland man wanted for reckless homicide arrested

Mugshot courtesy of Sumner County Sheriffs Office. PORTLAND, Tenn. – A man wanted for reckless homicide was located and arrested by the Portland Police Department on Tuesday. Jose Antonio, 31, of Portland, Tennessee was wanted by the Kentucky State Police after being indicted by a grand jury in Lyon County on charges related to a fatal collision that took place…

Garth Brooks adds new concert date to Nashville visit

Country music lovers, get your cowboy boots and yee-haws ready! In addition to his already-scheduled Saturday, April 16th concert, Garth Brooks has added a new concert date to the Nashville visit: Friday, April 15th. The seven-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, #1 Selling Solo Artist in U.S. History, and country music legend joins us via Zoom to tease his upcoming…