Author: WNKY Staff

Tornado support group for residents, first responders to begin meetings in May

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Many of us know first hand what it takes to rebuild after a disaster, such as the December tornadoes. But knowing what it takes to heal mentally and emotionally after such devastating loss can be difficult to figure out. Project Recovery, a state-funded community outreach program, works to address the mental health needs of people affected…

WKU Police Department needs help identifying theft suspect

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Western Kentucky University Police Department needs your help identifying a suspect. According to WKU PD, the suspect may be behind thefts on campus. If you have any information, please call 270-745-2548 or 270-745-COPS. You may also remain anonymous.

Glasgow man arrested on drug charges, active warrants

GLASGOW, Ky. – A man was arrested Wednesday in Glasgow on several charges. On Wednesday, April 27, the Glasgow Police Department responded to McKenna Street in reference to a complaint. According to the GPD, officers located Dustin Roberts, 19, of Glasgow and confirmed that he had active warrants for his arrest. The GPD said officers also found digital scales and…

Throwback Thursday – The Bell Observatory: When the Space Race came to Bowling Green

Last summer, Western Kentucky University’s Bell Observatory received a National Science Foundation grant to replace its telescope and control system. The space race age had its impact on WKU and Warren County over 50 years ago. Did you know WKU has had an off-site radio observatory since the late 1960s? This is the story of the Bell Observatory. The WKU…