Author: WNKY Staff

Gasper Brewing celebrates one-year anniversary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Over 300 people came out to Gasper Brewing to celebrate the first anniversary of the local company. Gasper held an event that hosted eight local breweries, as well as the Richpond Deli and Market Food Truck. While sampling craft beers, guests were able to mingle and listen to live music. Co-Owner Isaiah King has always had…

Barren County collision results in fatality

CAVE CITY, Ky. – Around 3:20 p.m. Sunday, Kentucky State Police responded to a call for a single vehicle injury collision on Interstate 65 near Cave City, according to a release by Kentucky State Police. According to the investigation, Mark D. Baughan, 70, of Cincinnati was operating a 2013 Nissan Juke when Baughan lost control of the vehicle and struck…

UPDATE: Child located safe; police still in search of suspect

Caesen Gordon (left) has been located safe after an Amber Alert. Police are still searching for the suspect, Christopher Lee Gordon Sr. (right).Update: Child found safe. Christopher Lee Gordon Sr. is still wanted by police. Call 911 if you see him. — LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police are in search of two-year-old Caesen Gordon. An Amber Alert was sent…

Hilltoppers Drop Series Opener to Central Michigan

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball dropped its series opener to Central Michigan, 6-4, on Friday afternoon at Nick Denes Field.   After the Hilltoppers came back from a 4-1 deficit to tie things up at four apiece through seven innings, the Chippewas would answer back with runs in the eighth and ninth frames to earn the 6-4 win.   “Well,…

Teaching American Principles Act passed by senate, advances to House

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Senate Bill 138, the Teaching American Principles Act, was passed by the Senate on Friday. According to a release by Senator Mike Wilson, “It encourages a study of United States historical documents and uniting students around our nation’s history, not dividing it.” The release continues by stating the following: “SB 138 preserves classroom discussion of controversial aspects…

WKU lifts mask mandate

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University lifted its mask mandate Friday. Update: WKU President Timothy Caboni issued the following updated masking guidance, according to their website: “In recent weeks, positive COVID-19 case counts declined rapidly at the national, state and local levels, with hospitalizations also decreasing. Every individual age five and older has had the opportunity to get vaccinated…

McConnell Statement on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell gave the following statement this morning regarding Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson: “I congratulate Judge Jackson on her nomination. I look forward to meeting with her in person and studying her record, legal views, and judicial philosophy. Senate Republicans believe the Court and the country deserve better than Senate Democrats’ routine of…

Warren County Sheriff’s Office searching for wanted man

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is in search of Trenton Payne, who has warrants for the following; Receiving stolen property $1,000< $10,000, receiving stolen property $1,000 < $10,000, receiving stolen property $1,000 < $10,000, fleeing and evading police, 1st degree (motor vehicle), criminal mischief, 1st degree, reckless driving, TBUT or DISP all others $1,000 < $10,000,…