Author: WNKY Staff

Beshear appoints Geoghegan to Warren District Court Judge position

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Kimberly Geoghegan learned Tuesday afternoon she will be the next Warren District Judge in Division 1 filling the seat being vacated by Sam Potter. Gov. Andy Beshear appointed Geoghegan Tuesday. Geoghegan will be sworn in within the next 30 days and will have to run for election to the seat next year. “I…

WKU Football’s Malone lands on Nagurski Trophy Watch List

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — For the second consecutive year, WKU Football defensive end DeAngelo Malone has been named to the Nagurski Trophy Watch List, the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) announced Tuesday morning. It is the second preseason watch list for Malone, who on July 19 was honored by the Bednarik Award, which recognizes he most outstanding defensive player in college football. The Atlanta,…

Former WKU Softball Alum Franklin wins Bronze Medal at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hilltopper Softball graduate Larissa Franklin became the third-ever Olympic medalist in WKU Athletics’ history during the early hours of July 27, 2021, as she helped Team Canada win bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. A 2015 Western Kentucky University graduate, Franklin was also the program’s first-ever Olympic qualifier. A native of Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Franklin…

Let’s Make A Meal – Red’s Big Island

Located in Russellville, Red’s Big Island is a sandwich and shaved iced destination that recently opened its doors. The staff promotes a fun and friendly atmosphere, with an array of car and mechanic-themed décor. SoKY @ Noon’s Tej Joshi takes us there for a taste in this week’s Let’s Make A Meal.

State auditor releases audit of Barren County Fiscal Court

FRANKFORT, Ky. – State Auditor Mike Harmon has released the audit of the financial statement of the Barren County Fiscal Court for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. State law requires annual audits of county fiscal courts. Auditing standards require the auditor’s letter to communicate whether the financial statement presents fairly the receipts, disbursements, and changes in fund balances…

Glasgow man dies after being struck twice by vehicles

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man died Monday after falling from his mini bike and being struck by two vehicles. At about 9:30 p.m. Monday, Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green was requested by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal collision.  The collision occurred on East Hiseville Main Street in Barren County.  Troopers responded to…