Author: WNKY Staff

Early offense leads Bootleggers to 10-5 win over Rome Emperors

Bowling Green, Kentucky – The Bowling Green Bootleggers (4-2) posted season-highs in runs (10), hits (10) and extra-base hits (4), defeating the Rome Emperors (3-3) 10-5 at Bowling Green Ballpark on Thursday. The Bootleggers plated four runs to start the scoring in the bottom of the second. Connor Hujsak crushed a solo home run to right-field off Emperors starter Cedric…

Lady Toppers Claim Senior Day Win Over Middle Tennessee

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis closed the regular season with a 4-2 Senior Day win over Middle Tennessee on Thursday at the Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park. After recognizing seniors Carolina Chiatti and Elizabeth Sobieski prior to the match, the Lady Toppers (11-13 overall, 2-2 Conference USA) won the doubles point with victories from the duos of…

Ohio County inmate apprehended following escape

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. – A Kentucky inmate is back behind bars after reportedly escaping in Ohio County on Thursday. According to a social media post by the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office, around 2:34 p.m., inmates were being escorted to the Ohio County Detention Center from the Ohio County Circuit Court when Isaiah Myles escaped. Authorities say Myles “slipped his ankle…

WKU police investigate alleged bicycle, scooter thefts

Source: WKU Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University police are investigating several alleged thefts. According to WKU police, two individuals were involved in the theft of two bicycles and one electric scooter on Thursday. Details are limited at this time. If you have information, contact WKU police at 270-745-2548.

WKU police investigating catalytic converter theft on campus

Source: WKU Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Western Kentucky University Police Department is investigating a reported catalytic converter theft on campus. According to police, an SUV pictured above was involved in the theft. Authorities say the incident occurred in the Parking and Transportation lot around 12:48 a.m. on Tuesday. Those who have information on this case can contact…

Bowling Green FedEx facility to close in August

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green FedEx facility is expected to close in August. An associate with FedEx Media Relations confirmed Thursday the Bowling Green FedEx Ship Center at 2731 Griffin Drive will close in four months. The full statement includes the following: “I can confirm that a Bowling Green FedEx facility will close in August. Because there are…

1 dead, 1 flown after motorcycle wreck in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – One man is dead after a crash Wednesday in Franklin. According to the Kentucky State Police, just before 6 p.m. Wednesday, troopers received a call about an injury collision. Authorities arrived on scene in the 1200 block of Witt Road. Troopers say a preliminary investigation found a Harley-Davidson motorcycle operated by 47-year-old Jared Jones of Salem, Indiana…

Bowling Green man arrested after multiple alleged hit-and-runs

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges after several alleged hit-and-runs involving vehicles Thursday morning. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department was flagged down at 12:45 a.m. by a driver off of Chestnut Street and East 13th Avenue, who stated they had just witnessed a car strike several parked vehicles before…