Author: WNKY Staff

Consumer alert: Attorney General Cameron warns Kentuckians of arrest warrant scams

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued a consumer alert Thursday to warn of scams related to fake arrest warrants. In these schemes, scammers impersonate law enforcement in order to convince Kentuckians that they have an outstanding warrant for their arrest and must immediately make a payment for fake fines, according to a release by the attorney general’s office….

Fire in Logan County rekindles

A brush fire breaks out on Wednesday, March 30 at Sims Bark Co., located at the former C& J Mulch Co. in Logan County. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – According to the Russellville Rural Fire Department, the fire that broke out at Sims Bark Co. yesterday rekindled Thursday. Russellville Rural Fire Department is responding to the fire. There are no further details…

Pair of aces lead Tops to success

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tops softball is off to a historic start with a 22 and seven record, boasting a 13 and one record at home. WKU has been propelled by a pair of aces in the circle. Shelby Nunn and Katie Garner, who are both bowling green products. “I think we feed off of each other,” Gardner said. “Like…

Bowling Green man armed with knife shot by Louisville Metro Police

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police was requested by Louisville Metro Police Department to investigate an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 7:55 a.m. on March 18 in the area of Barret Avenue in Jefferson County, according to a release by KSP. The KSP Critical Incident Response Team responded to the scene, and the investigation into the incident remains ongoing….

WKU Modern Languages celebrates Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Department of Modern Languages at Western Kentucky University hosted a cherry blossom viewing on Wednesday. It happens every year as the trees begin to bloom. The Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival took place under the cherry blossom trees outside Downing Student Union on campus. Students gathered to enjoy Japanese snacks and learn about Japanese culture.  

BG Parks and Recreation hosts adaptive sports at WKU

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Parks and Recreation hosted several adaptive sports at Western Kentucky University on Wednesday. They have hosted these sports for five years, not only bringing awareness to the community, but allowing people with physical disabilities to be a part of several sports. They offer sports like wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis and adaptive swimming. Today, players…