Author: WNKY Staff

Caverna Elementary School orders lockdown after attempted entry

CAVE CITY, Ky. – A man has been detained after police say he tried to enter a school in Barren County. Cave City police say they responded to a complaint from staff at Caverna Elementary School Monday after they say a man tried to enter the school through the rear doors. Police say the man, Devan Howard, had a switch…

Fur Ball tickets go on sale starting today

(Source: Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s that time again! Fur Ball tickets, which benefit the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society, go on sale today! There will be a limited amount, and they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are $150 each. One ticket gains admission for one guest for the event taking place…

Sunrise Spotlight: Lost River Sessions

For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Rachel Cato and Amy Combs. These two lovely ladies told us about who we can expect to hear in the next upcoming Lost River Sessions! This week’s artists are the Jenkin Twins and the Flat River Band. For more information on the artists…

Living Well: Allergy Season May Be Longer

Millions suffer from seasonal allergies in the U.S., and a new report finds climate change. Experts say that this may be leading to a longer pollen season and worsening allergies. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on what you can do to protect yourself.

Lady Toppers Will Face Kansas in First Round of WNIT

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The 2023 WNIT bracket has been announced by the organization. WKU will face Kansas in the first round on Friday, March 17 at 6 p.m. (CT) in Lawrence, Kansas. It will be WKU’s 13th all-time appearance in the Postseason WNIT and the first since the 2018-19 season. The Lady Toppers are 16-13 all-time in the tournament. WKU…

Terbrak Named C-USA Pitcher of the Week

DALLAS – WKU Baseball senior Devyn Terbrak has been named the Conference USA Pitcher of the Week, as announced by league officials Monday afternoon. The recognition marks the Hilltoppers’ first Pitcher of the Week honor this season and third since joining C-USA in 2014, following Ryan Thurston (May 2, 2016) and Sean Bergeron (March 9, 2020). Terbrak complied a career outing…

Roy’s Bar-B-Que celebrates 40th anniversary of family legacy

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A celebration continues tonight in Russellville, where a family-owned restaurant is marking their 40th year in business! Known for their mouthwatering barbeque and southern sides, Roy’s Bar-B-Que has been feeding residents and visitors in Logan County since March 13, 1983! The children of founder Ralph Morgan credit their father’s belief in hard work as the reason for…

Scottsville motel owner charged with drug trafficking

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Authorities say they have arrested the owner of the Uptown Motel in Scottsville. On Monday, the Scottsville Police Department, along with the Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force and Allen County Sheriff’s Department, served an indictment warrant at the motel on the 200 block of South Court Street to Dilavar K. Dwivedi, 72. Dwivedi is charged with first-degree…

New assaults target staff at Warren, Adair Co. juvenile detention centers

COLUMBIA/BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Juveniles reportedly carried out three separate attacks between two facilities last week. The Department of Juvenile Justice says a correctional officer at the Warren Juvenile Detention Center is being treated for injuries after a male inmate hit the officer multiple times in the face Thursday. During the incident, officials say the staff member used pepper spray…