Author: WNKY Staff

WKU Softball sweeps day one of Hilltopper Classic

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Softball scored a total of 16 runs and right-handed pitcher Maddy Wood threw her first shutout of the season in the two-game sweep of both Butler and Western Michigan in the Hilltopper Classic. WKU (8-3 overall) got off to their best start since 2022 after posting double-digit hits in both games, 14 against the Bulldogs…

Sheriff’s office releases new information in Morrison shooting investigation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Friday, Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower hosted a special meeting at the WCSO Training Center to discuss the investigation of the shooting death of Tyreque Morrison. The Warren County Sheriff’s office responded to a shooting incident just after 12 pm on September 13, 2025, in the 200 block of East Heights Avenue in Bowling Green….

Warren County tornado shelter to close for renovations

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Warren County tornado shelter is closing for improvements. According to a social media post, Warren County is closing the tornado shelter near the front entrance of Basil Griffin Park off Three Springs Road for renovations. The tornado shelter at the back of the park will remain open. Link to Basil Griffin Park map >

Hendersonville man indicted following insurance fraud investigation

Photo source Sumner County JailHENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – A Hendersonville man was charged with insurance fraud following an investigation. According to a release, the Hendersonville Police Department launched an investigation into 67-year-old Richard Wolfe, of Hendersonville, after a complaint from a business that Wolfe was selling insurance policies without remitting required payments. HPD says policies were canceled without the victims’ knowledge….

Crash blocks portion of I-165 between Butler and Warren counties

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says a crash occurred near the 25-mile marker on Interstate 165 at approximately 8:25 am on Friday. A portion of the northbound lanes is blocked between Bowling Green and Morgantown, according to KYTC. Kentucky State Police Public Affairs Officer Katan says the crash involves a pickup truck and a semi-truck. No injuries…

Tennessee man allegedly ran through Scottsville neighborhood while under the influence

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Tennessee man is facing criminal charges in Allen County. According to a release, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a man running through a residential area on Belmont Park Avenue on Wednesday. The complainant also told police there was a possible gunshot. The subject was contacted and identified as Bradley M. Dallas of…

Warren County roadway to close for accident reconstruction

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Warren County roadway will close for accident reconstruction on Sunday, Feb. 22. Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower says the section of roadway at Lovers Lane and Cemetery Road will close between approximately 6:45 am and 8:45 am for accident reconstruction. Hightower says motorists can expect traffic delays and detours until the accident reconstruction is completed….

Bowling Green man arrested on drug, shoplifting charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing several charges, including drug possession and shoplifting. The Bowling Green Police Department responded to a local business on Menard Street on Feb.13 for a theft complaint, according to a release. BGPD says 38-year-old Devin James Gray, of Bowling Green, was identified as a suspect. Gray was driving a gray GMC…