Author: WNKY Staff

August 8th Emancipation Day Celebration

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – In Western Kentucky and Tennessee, August 8th is celebrated as Emancipation Day. In Russellville, the collection of old houses are known as the SEEK Museum, helps to throw a weekend long celebration to commemorate  slaves gaining their freedom. This is one of many communal freedom celebrations in the country. During the weekend there are parades, live music,…

West Nile Virus in Jefferson County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In the Louisiville Metro area, the Department of Public Health & Wellness has reported mosquitos infected with West Nile Virus across Jefferson County. West Nile Virus is a disease manifesting through flu-like symptoms and rash. When an individual is dealing with a severe case, one can develop Encephalitis and Meningitis. Chances of contracting the virus are…

Barren County High School holds Empowering Female Athletes event

GLASGOW, Ky. – Today, Barren County High School hosted an Empowering Female Athletes event. Female middle and high school students from Glasgow and Caverna were invited to learn about how Title IX has affected their academic and sports careers. This year is the 50th anniversary of Title IX, which is a landmark gender equity law that passed as part of…

WKU police searching for man in connection with theft

(Source: Western Kentucky University Police Department) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The WKU Police Department says it needs the public’s help in identifying the person above in reference to a theft. Please call 270-745-2548 or 270-745-COPS with any tips. Callers may remain anonymous.

Man arrested after road rage incident

CAVE CITY, Ky. – Cave City police arrested a man on Saturday following an occurrence of road rage. On Aug. 6, Cave City Police Department was dispatched to Happy Valley Road in reference to a road rage incident involving a handgun. According to Cave City police, officers made contact with the vehicles involved at Ace Hardware in Cave City. Authorities…

Portion of U.S. 31-W Bypass to close temporarily for project

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A section of U.S. 31-W Bypass will temporarily close due to a Bowling Green Municipal Utility project. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the U.S. 31-W Bypass will close between U.S. 231 Broadway Avenue and E. 13 Avenue beginning Monday, Aug. 15 at 6 a.m. The roadway is expected to open by the afternoon of Friday,…

Bowling Green man arrested following K-9 alert to drugs

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on several charges after a K-9 alerted authorities to drugs. On Friday around 1:07 a.m., authorities conducted a traffic stop where a K-9 alerted to the odor of a narcotic coming from the vehicle during a free air sniff around the vehicle, according to WCSO. Authorities stated a…