Author: WNKY Staff

Lee Robertson, ‘Mr. Western,’ celebrates turning 100

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Mr. Western, a well-known feature of Western Kentucky University, celebrated a milestone today. On Thursday, June 16, Lee Robertson, also known as Mr. Western, turned 100 years old. “There’s only one Mr. Western,” said Robertson. “With all the great people that’s been here and the great things they’ve done, somewhere I got that title. I said…

Russellville Road near WKU reopens

(Source: KYTC District 3) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says U.S. 68X Russellville Road has fully reopened. The road, located at the railroad bridge by Western Kentucky University’s campus, has had base failure repairs. In addition, new concrete medians are in place and the roadway will soon be fully resurfaced.

Glasgow to receive funding from American Rescue Plan

GLASGOW, Ky. – Cities across Kentucky are set to receive the second round of funding from the American Rescue Plan today. Glasgow is receiving a large portion of that funding, totaling nearly $2 million. The funds will go to the city of Glasgow to help the city offset expenses related to COVID-19, including the costs of personal protective equipment, vaccination…

Man and woman arrested on charges related to drug trafficking

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville man and woman are facing multiple charges after a drug bust. On Tuesday, June 14 around 2:26 p.m., South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force agents and an officer responded to 581 East 6th St. after receiving a tip that people in the house were involved in selling illegal drugs. Drug task force and Russellville probation…

WKU To Build Fieldhouse, Upgrade Stadium

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU’s football facilities will be receiving some upgrades. These upgrades include the construction of the Hilltopper Fieldhouse, as well as a new press box at Houchens-Smith Stadium. The fieldhouse has an estimated cost of between $32 million-$35 million with groundbreaking being expected next summer. It will take 15 to 18 months to construct.