Author: WNKY Staff

WKU Soccer Lands Graduate Transfer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Soccer has added a graduate transfer to the 2022 roster in Kendall King. King played four seasons at East Tennessee State before coming to The Hill. “We are excited to add a player of Kendall’s experience and pedigree,” said Jason Neidell. “She brings great versatility with the ability to play both in the midfield and back…

Rardin Announces Additions to WKU Baseball Coaching Staff

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball head coach Marc Rardin has announced the additions of Rob Fournier and Dillon Napoleon as assistant coaches on his staff.   Fournier joins the Hilltoppers after spending the past 26 seasons as the head coach at Wabash Valley College, while Napoleon continues his partnership with Rardin following three seasons as the pitching coach at Iowa…

BG Offense Comes Up Huge in Emphatic 14-5 Win

Asheville, North Carolina– Ronny Simon and Tanner Murray led the way with three hits each in the Bowling Green Hot Rods (3-1, 44-25) 14-5 win over the Asheville Tourists (2-2, 28-41) on Tuesday night at McCormick Field in Asheville, North Carolina. The Hot Rods and Tourists will play the second game of a six-game set on Wednesday with a 5:35…

Where to watch fireworks approved by burn ban

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Despite the announcement of a burn ban in Warren County, fireworks are still set to take place at some events! Due to dry weather, the ban is asking the community to leave it up to the professionals to safely set fireworks off until enough rainfall makes conditions safer. In the meantime, residents can visit Bowling Green’s…

BGPD hosting open house until 7:30 p.m. tonight

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is hosting an open house tonight until 7: 30 p.m. If you’re interested in becoming a police officer, you can stop by the station and talk to staff about the career. According to BGPD, starting salary is $51,500 with up to $30,900 in benefits and more. Officers also are given a…

Man charged with attempted murder; one injured in shooting in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A man is facing charges related to attempted murder after one person was injured in a shooting Saturday in Simpson County. On June 25 around 4:54 p.m., the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Hickory Flat-Rapids Road and Rapids Road area to a shots fired complaint. Authorities stated several callers said that a silver Chrysler and…

Glasgow man arrested on drug charge

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is behind bars after authorities say he dropped methamphetamine in front of officers. On Monday, June 20, the Glasgow Police Department responded to Davis Street in reference to a domestic complaint. According to the Glasgow Police Department, officers determined a verbal altercation had taken place, and Dusty C. Smith dropped a bag of methamphetamine…

Three arrested in Glasgow after child found alone in road

GLASGOW, Ky. – Three people are behind bars after a small child was found playing alone in Glasgow. On Monday, officers responded to Bryan Street in reference to a small child playing alone in the road. The police department stated officers went to where the child lived and confirmed that the father, Drew Sims, had active warrants for his arrest….