Author: WNKY Staff

KSP responds to shooting death in Hart County; three men wanted in connection

HART COUNTY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Trooper Daniel Priddy says KSP is working a shooting death in north Hart County. Priddy said KSP is searching for a white U-Haul pickup truck, not to be confused with a box moving truck. In addition, Priddy said authorities are searching for three white males who should be occupying the truck. Priddy said…

Environmental professor weighs in on soap in Lost River Cave

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Soap is still running through Lost River Cave. After Thursday’s heavy rainfall and flooding, the soap is still visible today. News 4o spoke to Dr. Jason Polk, a professor of environmental science at Western Kentucky University about the suds. According to Polk, he and others are monitoring the situation closely, checking oxygen levels in the water,…

Beshear’s request for federal disaster declaration approved in 13 counties

On Friday afternoon, the governor of Kentucky flew over eastern Kentucky, surveying flood damage. (Source: Office of Governor Andy Beshear)FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear said President Joe Biden has approved his initial request for federal aid to assist with recovery efforts in 13 eastern Kentucky counties devastated by historic flooding. Federal funding is available to the commonwealth, eligible local…

WCPS superintendent selected as Kentucky Superintendent of the Year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Superintendent Rob Clayton has been selected as the Kentucky 2023 Superintendent of the Year by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators. According to a release by Warren County Public Schools,  the Superintendent of the Year Award recognizes and honors Kentucky’s superintendents for their daily contributions advocating for public education, our children and our future, stated the…

Teranga Academy comes to Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Independent School District has partnered with Fugees Family Inc., a non-profit geared toward helping refugee children overcome obstacles in the American school system. Fugees Family was founded by Luma Mufleh in 2007. Mufleh felt there was a sizable learning gap between native Americans and newcomers, and wanted to provide a more equitable environment for…

Juwuan Jones Named to Wuerffel Trophy Watch List

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU graduate senior defensive end Juwan Jones has been named to the 2022 Wuerffeul Trophy Watch List. Named after Danny Wuerffel, the 1996 Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback from the University of Florida, the Wuerffel Trophy is presented each February in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The trophy honors college football players who serve others, celebrate their positive impact on…

Build-A-Goat at WCPL

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – July 28 was “Build-A-Goat” day at the new branch of the Warren County Public Library. Kids had the opportunity to pet a few baby goats and make a stuffed version of their own at Buchanon Park, along with making a birth certificate for their new friend and naming them. But stuffed animals weren’t the only thing…