Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green Christmas Parade makes grand return

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — This past weekend, downtown Bowling Green was host to several festive events, including the Bowling Green Christmas Parade. The parade put on by the Bowling Green Jaycees made its return after being cancelled last year due to the pandemic. Tons of people from the community came out to participate in the parade, including local marching bands,…

South Warren, Russellville compete in KHSAA 2021 UK Orthopedics Football State Championship

LEXINGTON, KY. – Over the weekend the South Warren Spartans and Russellville Panthers traveled to Kroger Field to take part in the 2021 UK Orthopedics Football State Championship. On Friday, Russellville lost to Pikeville, 30-27. After some defensive struggles in the first half, the Panthers didn’t allow a single point for the rest of the game. Quarterback Lennon Ries went 6-for-15…

New Lovers Lane signal to begin operation Monday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Motorists traveling on Lovers Lane in Bowling Green will soon have one more stop to make. A new traffic signal at the intersection of Lovers Lane, First Boulevard and Hub Boulevard will become operational on Monday, Dec. 6 at around 9 A.M. Since the signal is installed at an intersection that didn’t have a signal previously,…

Man arrested in German American Bank robbery

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The man accused of robbing a German American Bank in Bowling Green is now behind bars. Bowling Green Police say 59-year-old Manuel Quiros walked into the German American Bank around 3:00 P.M. Wednesday and indicated to employees that he had a gun, but did not show the weapon. Authorities say he left the bank with an…

Auburn teen found in Wisconsin

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. — A Logan County teen is back home after being kidnapped and taken to Wisconsin. The Logan County Sheriffs Office says the mother of the 15-year-old called on November 28th to report her daughter missing. Sheriff’s deputies say after working with Wisconsin authorities, they arrested Steven Stathas, a registered sex offender, in Wisconsin. Logan County officials say…