Author: WNKY Staff

Kiwanis Soap Box Derby presents awards

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Though the race was in May, the celebration still continues as the Kiwanis Club hosts the award ceremony for the children who placed in the event. Winners come from two divisions, namely the stock and super kids, which is specifically for children with special needs. One participant, 16-year-old Clay Harris, told us that being able to…

Alcohol a factor in multi-vehicle wreck involving retired Warren district judge

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – Further details have been released in a collision report from the Allen County Sheriff’s Office regarding a multi-vehicle crash involving retired Warren District Judge Sam Potter. The report states that both Potter and Codi D. Shocklee had alcohol as a ‘human factor’ in relation to the wreck. On June 25 around 4:57 p.m., Allen County deputies,…

South central Kentucky blood supply reaches critically low levels

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – South central Kentucky’s blood supply is in dire need of replenishment, according to Blood Assurance. On Wednesday, the nonprofit had only 19 units of the universal blood type, O-negative, on its shelves. Blood Assurance says they like to have at least 180 units of O-negative available each day to send to local hospitals. Additionally, the organization…

Two arrested on drug charges in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Two people are behind bars on drug charges after an arrest in Glasgow. On July 10, the Glasgow Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Humble Avenue. According to a release by GPD, an officer made contact with Jamie Fancher and confirmed that he had a suspended operator’s license and did not have a valid insurance card….

Green Alert issued for missing Metcalfe County veteran

EDMONTON, Ky. – The Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 35-year-old man. On July 10, the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office and Metcalfe County Emergency Management were dispatched to the area of 5416 Breeding Road in Edmonton for a missing person, according to a social media post by emergency management. The post further stated that when authorities arrived,…

Isenbarger & Nunn Named C-USA 2021-22 Scholar Athlete of the Year Award Winners

DALLAS –  WKU Athletics saw volleyball’s Katie Isenbarger and softball’s Shelby Nunn named the Conference USA 2021-22 Scholar Athlete of the Year in their respective sports, the league office announced Monday. Nunn, an outgoing fifth year, helped the Hilltoppers to a pair of East Division titles and the C-USA Tournament Championship during her time on The Hill. Isenbarger, a rising fifth…

BGPD arrests man, juvenile as suspects in robbery

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say a man and juvenile are facing robbery charges following an arrest. BGPD stated in a social media post that they received a report of a robbery on Sunday, July 10 at Preston Miller Park. During the investigation, BGPD detectives developed Johnathan Edwards, 18, of Bowling Green as a suspect, according to authorities….

Edmonson County Schools to delay first day of classes

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Edmonson County Schools stated Tuesday in a social media post that it will be delaying the first day of school. Classes will now start Wednesday, August 31, according to the post. In addition, school days will last about 20 minutes longer. Edmonson County Schools stated more information will be released soon.

KSP: Further details released on Barren County shooting

CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green is continuing the investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred on July 9 by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office. According to KSP, KSP Post 3 detectives, with assistance from KSP’s Critical Incident Response Team, conducted a preliminary investigation that revealed deputies from the Barren County Sheriff’s Office…