Author: WNKY Staff

Santa Maria Launches Walk-Off Homer in 7-6 Bootleggers Win

Hot Rods Media Release

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Tony Santa Maria finished 4-for-5 with four extra-base hits, including a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Bowling Green Bootleggers (80-47, 41-21) to a 7-6 victory over the Greenville Drive (58-68, 32-31) at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Santa Maria becomes the fourth player in Bowling Green franchise…

Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin Arrested in Bourbon County

Bourbon County, KY – According to a report from LEX News, the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin Thursday Evening. Court documents indicate the arrest is due to a bench warrant that was put in place after Bevin was found in contempt of court for not handing over documents related to his ongoing child support…

Body found in Drakes Creek identified as 29-year-old Bowling Green man

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of a man found dead off of Old Scottsville Road on Wednesday, Sept. 2. According to the sheriff’s office, the male has been identified as 29-year-old Ryan Quinn of Bowling Green. Authorities are asking for the community’s assistance. If anyone observed Quinn near the Reginald Kirby Bridge…

Glory Baby Ministry partners with T.J. Samson to support grieving families

Photo courtesy of Glory Baby Ministry. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Glory Baby Ministry is partnering with T.J. Samson Community Hospital to offer burial and memorial packages to the hospital’s Labor & Delivery floor. According to a release by the nonprofit, the packages will be available for families experiencing miscarriages, stillbirth or infant loss. “This partnership is an incredible blessing to…

Barren County students promote seat belt safety with “Rock the Belt” campaign

Photo source: Barren County SchoolsGLASGOW, Ky. – A new student-led campaign is promoting safety throughout the school district. According to Barren County Schools, students at Barren County High School and Trojan Academy have created “Rock the Belt,” a campaign that encourages peers and community members to buckle up while driving. The Barren County SADD club aims to highlight school safety…

Leitchfield-Grayson County Economic Development Board names DeCesare executive director

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – The Leitchfield-Grayson County Economic Development Board announced Jim DeCesare as its new Executive Director Wednesday. DeCesare will lead the organization’s efforts to attract new industry and assist current employers with expansion, according to a media release. “Grayson County has tremendous assets, including a talented workforce, strong manufacturing base, strategic location, and an outstanding opportunity,” said DeCesare. “I…

Woman found stabbed after commercial vehicle hits Lexington home

Photo source: Canva. LEXINGTON, Ky. – One woman is injured after authorities say she was found stabbed when a commercial vehicle hit a Lexington home on Thursday morning. According to a social media post by the Lexington Police Department, shortly before 10 a.m., officers responded to the 3300 block of Valhalla Drive for a report of a commercial vehicle hitting…

Beshear announces over $18.8 million to fund accessibility, safety projects in Kentucky

Source: Canva. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has confirmed $18.8 million in funding will go to 18 transportation projects across Kentucky to improve safety and accessibility. According to a release by the governor’s office, the projects will support more accessible areas for walking, biking, wheelchairs and more. “Transportation isn’t just about the work we are doing to improve roads…

$100,000 a Year for Life winning Millionaire for Life ticket sold in Kentucky

Source: Kentucky Lottery. HARRODSBURG, Ky. – A $100,000 a Year for Life Millionaire for Life winning ticket has been sold in Kentucky, according to the Kentucky Lottery. Lottery officials say the winning ticket was sold at Harrodsburg Marathon at 620 S. College St. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the ticket won the game’s second-tier prize of $100,000 per year for…

Woman wanted on burglary charge in Hopkinsville

Middle photo courtesy of Crime Stoppers – Hopkinsville/Christian County. Background photo: Canva. CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Hopkinsville-Christian County Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s assistance to locate a woman wanted on a burglary charge. According to the agency, Angela Sutton is wanted on a second-degree burglary charge. Crime Stoppers says there is a cash reward for information leading…