Author: WNKY Staff

Brownsville man arrested on animal cruelty charges for third time

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – An Edmonson County man is behind bars after authorities say they discovered multiple signs of animal cruelty. Around noon on Thursday, June 30, Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Grayson County Sheriff Norman Chaffins and a Grayson County animal control officer in relation to Greg K. Rigdon, 60, of Brownsville having multiple dogs on his property…

Further details released in Simpson County drug bust; cocaine sourced from cartel in Mexico

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Further details have been released regarding an arrest Tuesday after authorities located roughly seven pounds of cocaine. The South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force says that after a multi-agency investigation that included the U.S. Postal Service, authorities arrested 34 -year-old Kevin Gardner for possession of three kilos, or seven pounds, of cocaine. Authorities say Gardner received these…

KSP provides reminder of safety checkpoints

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police would like to remind drivers about safety checkpoints on the roadways. KSP stated in a release that the agency strives daily to ensure the safety of the public, which may include several traffic safety checkpoints and covering known problematic areas in the district through general patrol tactics. The KSP uses these checkpoints…

Bailey Zappe Named C-USA Michael L. Slive Male Athlete of the Year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football alumnus Bailey Zappe has been awarded Conference USA’s Michael L. Slive Male Athlete of the Year for the 2021-22 athletic season, the league announced Thursday. The Michael L. Slive Athlete of the Year award is the highest individual honor awarded by Conference USA. The award is named after C-USA’s founding commissioner, Mike Slive, and is determined…

Hilltoppers Ink UAB Transfer, Faith Hegh

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Softball head coach Amy Tudor has announced the addition of transfer Faith Hegh into the Hilltopper program. Hegh, a utility player from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, played the last four seasons at UAB. “Faith is consistent, confident and will bring experience to our team,” shared Coach Tudor. “She adds another offensive weapon to our lineup and brings…

Bowling Green man alleged leader in multi-state drug trafficking ring

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-Indiana authorities say the ringleader of a multi-state methamphetamine and cocaine ring is a resident of a quiet neighborhood in Bowling Green.  “There were no obvious signs. I never expected anything,” said one witness.  Disruption filled the neighborhood on Highland Way Wednesday, when 48-year-old John Byers was arrested.  “I couldn’t believe I slept through a DEA event right…