Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: Bomb threat and explosive device cases both cleared at WKU

September 14, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University Police say campus is all clear following concerns about a possible explosive device and separate bomb threat. Western Kentucky University sent out an alert this morning about a possible explosive device in the area of Cherry Hall on campus. Following an evacuation of several buildings, WKU determined as of 12:07 p.m. Wednesday that…

Warren Central Soccer beats South Warren at home

September 13, 2022

WNKY Staff,

SCORE Warren Central 1 vs. South Warren 0

Second year of Teen Court in Warren County court

September 13, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A place for some to truly be judged by a jury of their peers – the teen court program in Warren County swore in 115 high schoolers today, which is up from the 65 they had last year. Teen Court is a free statewide program led by an official judge with high school students of that…

Hilltoppers Down Lady Vols in Three

September 13, 2022

WNKY Staff,

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The No. 21 Hilltopper Volleyball team swept the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, 3-0 for the program’s first win over the UTK program and 47th Power Five win in the Hudson era. A heavy-blocking match up in Knoxville, the Tops held their SEC opponent to a .091 hitting clip, averaging four blocks a set inside Thompson-Boling Arena. Lauren Matthews led the way on both offense…

Former Barren Co. Middle School teacher pleads guilty to felony charges involving minor

September 13, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The former Barren County Middle School teacher arrested in 2019 and again in 2020 for sex crimes with a then 13-year-old student has pleaded guilty to the charges. According to court documents, William Kyle Gardner, 30, was originally charged and pleaded not guilty in 2020 to first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor under the age age…

Norton Healthcare holding same-day nurse hiring in Bowling Green

September 13, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Nurses, mark your calendars! Norton Healthcare will be hosting a hiring event tomorrow from 2 to 7 p.m. at Hyatt Place in Bowling Green. If you’re a new nursing graduate or an experienced nurse, you’ll be able to meet with nurse leaders from Norton Healthcare. You can learn more about open positions and ask questions. Employment…

BGPD arrests suspect in weekend robberies

September 13, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department says new information has been released regarding a string of weekend robberies. On Friday at 6:15 a.m., BGPD responded to Minute Mart on Parkside Drive for a robbery. On Saturday at 12:30 p.m., officials also responded to Family Dollar on Glen Lily Road for robbery, followed by a burglary at Funky…

KSP arrests fugitive wanted on robbery, burglary charges

September 13, 2022

WNKY Staff,

MOUNT VERNON, Ky. – Kentucky State Police has arrested a fugitive who was on the run for almost eight months. Authorities say Kentucky State Police was requested on Jan. 30 to investigate an armed robbery. KSP stated an investigation revealed 45-year-old Woodrow Lamb of Mount Vernon had entered a residence on Reverend Green Loop Road around 11:30 p.m. that night…

Ford recalling 200,000 SUVs due to fire risk

September 13, 2022

WNKY Staff,

(FORD) – Ford is recalling two of its most popular SUVs. The automaker recalled 200,000 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators after learning their heating and cooling fan motors can catch fire. The specific models being recalled were build between 2015 and 2017. So far, the company has received reports of 25 fires. Twelve of those caused extensive damage to those…

Cave City man arrested following police pursuit

September 13, 2022

WNKY Staff,

CAVE CITY, Ky. – A man is behind bars after Glasgow police say he fled Monday during an attempted traffic stop on North Jackson Highway. According to the Glasgow Police Department, the vehicle failed to stop and continued speeding before turning onto Goodnight Road, followed by Cap Redford Road. Eventually, the pursuit came to an end on Whitney Woods Road…