Author: WNKY Staff

Mammoth Cave National Park to host viewing party for meteor shower

Source: Mammoth Cave National Park. MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park is hosting a viewing party for the the Perseids meteor shower on Friday, July 18. The park’s Star Party will last from 7 to 10 p.m. During this time, park rangers and volunteers will present an evening program about the night sky with telescopes and Junior Ranger…

Edmonson County Cram the Cruiser to gather school supplies

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Next week, you can help Edmonson County students prepare for the upcoming school year. The Edmonson County Cram the Cruiser School Supply Drive will take place on Friday, July 25. Donations will be accepted from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. between CeeBee Food Store and Family Dollar. Several food trucks will be on site as well,…

Man charged with fleeing police in Horse Cave after calling FBI

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges after a vehicle pursuit in Horse Cave on Sunday. According to a uniform citation, the Horse Cave Police Department was dispatched around 4 a.m. due to a male calling the Federal Bureau of Investigation over political views. Police say the male was identified as 66-year-old Kenneth Brown of Louisville. Authorities…

Former BGHS baseball standout, Forbes, selected in 1st round of MLB Draft

PHOENIX, Ariz. – A former Bowling Green High School baseball standout was selected in the first round of the Major League Baseball. Patrick Forbes was selected with the 29th pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Forbes was a four-year letterman in baseball at Bowling Green High School. He was named 2022 Mr. Kentucky Baseball and rated the number one…

UPDATE: KSP releases details of fatal church shooting investigation

By BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating multiple shooting incidents in Fayette County. KSP says its Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) was requested by KSP Post 12 and the Lexington Police Department to investigate multiple shootings on Sunday, July 13. KSP says the first shooting incident occurred at 10:30 am (CDT) on Terminal Drive near the Bluegrass Airport. The…

Man charged with DUI after crashing into roundabout divider in Leitchfield

Source: K105. LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A Cave City man is charged with driving under the influence after crashing into a concrete roundabout divider. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, the roundabout is located in Leitchfield at the intersection of Elizabethtown Road and the William Thomason Byway. More here. K105 reports Leitchfield police responded to the wreck Friday night…

San Diego Padres select Ryan Wideman in third round of 2025 MLB Draft

WKU Athletics Press Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The San Diego Padres selected WKU Baseball outfielder Ryan Wideman in the third round of the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday night. Wideman’s selection marks the fifth Hilltopper to be drafted to the MLB in the last three seasons – the most in a three-year span since 2013-15. By being picked 99th overall, Wideman became the…

Scottsville man allegedly supplies meth, other illegal substances to minors

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man faces a slew of drug-related charges. The Scottsville Police Department says it executed a search warrant Sunday at the residence of Jeffery C. Stinson, 59, at 337 SE 2nd Street. The department says it was conducting an investigation of illegal drug activities at the residence. Officers arrested Stinson and say he told them he…