Author: WNKY Staff

WKU Baseball’s Tristin Garcia Shines as He Returns Home

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – When Tristan Garcia steps into the batter’s box, all eyes are on him. Batting .333 on the season would make any coach turn their head, but his skills aren’t the first thing that pops out. “Well obviously I was probably the shortest guy on every team I’ve ever played on,” Garcia said. Tristan stands at five-foot-four-inches,…

Bowling Green man arrested as suspect in selling stolen catalytic converters

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is in custody today after being suspected of selling stolen catalytic converters. The Bowling Green Police Department said Dzevad Ahmetovic, 41, of Bowling Green was developed as a suspect in selling the stolen catalytic converters through an investigation. Just hours ago, police received a search warrant for Ahmetovic’s home and vehicle. Upon…

Gov. Andy Beshear hosts annual Kentucky Writer’s Day

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear hosted the annual Kentucky Writer’s Day Tuesday in celebration of Kentucky Writer Robert Penn Warren, the country’s first Poet Laureate. The celebration normally takes place on or around April 24, which is Warren’s birthday. The ceremony included Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson, leaders from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, Beechwood High School freshman…

Man served arrest warrant on burglary charges while in jail

SAVOYARD, Ky. – A man was served an arrest warrant on burglary charges Monday, April 18. On Tuesday, April 12 around 7:30 p.m., the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office received a burglary complaint on Hiseville Center Road in the Savoyard community of Metcalfe County. When a deputy responded, the victim said the residence belonged to a deceased parent and was unoccupied,…

Scottsville Road lane to close for ongoing work

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – BGMU said electric crews will have one right lane of Scottsville Road closed between Wilkinson Trace and Oliver Street, heading toward downtown, beginning Thursday, April 28. The lane closure will take place from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. every weekday over the course of approximately two weeks. Work will consist of replacing poles and upgrading the…