Author: WNKY Staff

City purchases historic downtown property

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green has announced the purchase of a downtown property. According to a social media post by the city, an agreement has been reached for the city to purchase the old Potter Operate House located at 903 College Street, on the corner of E Main and College on Fountain Square. The city will…

BGFD responds to structure fire at Stadium Park Plaza

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department responded to a structure fire Monday morning. BGFD says crews responded to a fire alarm at Stadium Park Plaza at approximately 6:22 a.m. When units arrived, they found an active fire and an activated sprinkler system. BGFD says the fire is controlled and is currently under investigation.

2 charged with drug possession following traffic stop in Glasgow

Ballard and McCandlessGLASGOW, Ky. – Two men are facing criminal charges following a traffic stop in Glasgow. Glasgow Police Department Major Terry Flatt says officers conducted a traffic stop on New Salem Road Saturday. Maj. Flatt says the officers detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Officers say they located marijuana and a 9 mm handgun during…

WKU MBB: Big Second Half Lifts WKU to 80-70 Win Over FIU

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Hilltopper Basketball defeated FIU 80-70 on Saturday afternoon inside E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers (13-11, 6-7 CUSA) scored 50 points in the second half to erase an eight-point deficit and earn a 10-point win over the Panthers (11-12, 4-8 CUSA) as four different Hilltoppers scored in double figures in the win. Grant Newell led the way with 23…

American Red Cross, Bowling Green Police Department to host blood drive

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Agencies are teaming up to host a blood drive. The American Red Cross and the Bowling Green Police Department are hosting a blood drive. The blood drive will take place on Monday from 10 am to 2 pm at the police department meeting room located at 911 Kentucky Street. Find out more at redcross.org.  

WKU MBB: Hilltoppers Fall to Jax State on Thursday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Hilltopper Basketball lost to Jax State 71-66 on Thursday night inside E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers fall to 12-11 overall and 5-7 in Conference USA play. HOW IT HAPPENED WKU missed its first 11 attempts from the floor and went without a field goal for the opening five minutes, but still held a 4-3 lead at the…

Warren County Sheriff’s Office court security officer leaves behind legacy

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the death of one of its court security officers, Scott Hansen. On Friday, the agency shared the sudden loss, stating that Hansen served in the United States Air Force from 1990 to 2010, dedicating 20 years of his life “to the mission and to those he served alongside, retiring…

Voluntary recall issued for repackaged M&Ms due to undeclared allergens

Multi-colored sweet candies (confectionery) of different colors. Colorful abstract background. Many Colorful Chocolate Candies for background. Source: Envato/by by tycoon101. KENTUCKY – A voluntary recall is ongoing for M&Ms distributed to 20 different states due to undeclared allergens. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the recall affects repackaged M&Ms candies under multiple best by dates and repackaged M&Ms…

Former Kentucky middle school teacher sentenced for attempted online enticement of minor

Source: K105. ASHLAND, Ky. – A former Kentucky middle school teacher has been sentenced to 132 months in prison for attempted online enticement of a minor. A plea agreement states that in April and May 2023, 32-year-old Jordan Cobb of Salyersville was employed as a middle school teacher and “engaged in a Snapchat conversation with a former student of his,…