Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green, Paducah federal grand juries return indictments in illegal entry cases

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Four indictments were returned by federal grand juries in Bowling Green and Paducah this week. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, two individuals are charged with illegal reentry after deportation or removal, and one individual with the use of a false passport. Feliz Morales-Rangel, 38, of Mexico, allegedly reentered the United States…

Fountain Row Friday music to move indoors due to weather

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Fountain Row Friday’s live music on Friday, June 13 is moving indoors due to anticipated weather conditions. Organizers say Michael Gough Group and the BG Rock Band Academy performances will take place at White Squirrel Brewery from 4:30 to 7 p.m. In addition, if you plan to stay inside this evening, you can head to the…

Bowling Green Police Department mourns loss of retired Major Mark Johnson

Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is mourning the loss of retired Major Mark Johnson. The department announced Friday, June 13 that Johnson died on Thursday. Johnson served the City of Bowling Green from 1980 until he retired in 2004, according to BGPD. The department says he was “known for his warm…

Kentucky woman tells dispatch she shot father, police say

Source: K105. PRESTONBURG, Ky. – A 22-year-old woman is charged with shooting and killing her father in Floyd County. According to the Prestonburg Police Department, dispatch received a 911 call on Monday evening regarding a shooting in the 2300 block of Kentucky 321 in Prestonburg. Police say the caller, identified as 22-year-old Summer Adkins of Prestonburg, told dispatch she had…

Portland man charged after allegedly stealing Pokémon cards in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Portland, Tennessee man is facing shoplifting charges after police say he stole Pokémon cards from a Simpson County Walmart. According to a uniform citation, the Franklin Police Department received a complaint Thursday afternoon about a male subject hiding merchandise in his pockets. Officers say 30-year-old Perry Neisz of Portland was seen hiding Pokémon cards in his…

National Strawberry Short Cake Day – June 14th

June 14th is national Strawberry Short Cake Day! Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is celebrating with a special Strawberry Shortcake flavor. On Sunrise we had Ashlee’s Dad stop by and he couldn’t help himself when the Ice Cream came out! Stop by Bruster’s on Saturday and pick some Ice Cream up for dad!

Sunrise Spotlight – June 13, 2025

Sunrise Spotlight: Concerts in the Park Summer Series! In today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee Wilson sat down with Steve Wilson right here in the studio! Steve is here to tell us all about the highly anticipated Concerts in the Park Summer Series. Get ready for a season filled with great music in our local parks! Stay tuned for more…

4 Things You Need to Know – June 13, 2025

4 Things You Need to Know Today in Bowling Green! Before you start your Friday, June 13, 2025, here are four important things to know: 1. Prepare for Showers! Weather Alert: Expect showers today, with the possibility of heavier downpours, thunder, and lightning. Be Prepared: Don’t forget your umbrella before heading out! 2. Juneteenth Celebration 2025 with BG Freedom Walkers…

Pet of the Day – June 13, 2025

Pet of the Day: Meet Ginger! Sponsored by Morgantown Bank and Trust Today, we’re delighted to introduce you to Ginger, a gorgeous Coon Hound who was recently picked up as a stray. Ginger is a laid-back girl who loves to relax. She can be affectionate, but she might need a little time to get comfortable with her new family. If…

Big offense and big hearts fuel Murray State Racers as their improbable CWS run is about to begin

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer

FILE – Murray State pitcher Graham Kelham (41) celebrates with catcher Will Vierling (17) after a 9-6 win over Mississippi at an NCAA regional college baseball game, Friday, May 30, 2025, Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Like Fresno State, Stony Brook and Oral Roberts before them, the Murray State Racers are about to be embraced as…