Author: WNKY Staff

Sunrise Spotlight: Mini Golf Fundraiser for CASA!

It is now time for today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight! Joining Ashlee Wilson in the studio this morning is Melinda Hill! Melinda is here to tell us all about an exciting upcoming Mini Golf Fundraiser for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates). This fun-filled event is a fantastic way to enjoy some friendly competition while supporting a crucial cause in our…

Four Things You Need to Know – July 8, 2025

Here are four things to keep in mind for your upcoming week: 1. Louisville Orchestra in Glasgow! What: The Louisville Orchestra is bringing music to Glasgow with two free events! First, join them at the Mary Wood Weldon Memorial Public Library for a free, interactive storytelling and music experience. When: Tuesday, July 8th, at 2:00 PM CST. Where: Mary Wood…

Health officials report parasite outbreak in Hopkins County

HOPKINS COUNTY, Ky. – Health officials are warning of a parasitic infection outbreak in Hopkins County. On Monday, July 7, the Hopkins County Health Department confirmed the county is experiencing an outbreak of Giardia, a parasite that is swallowed and passed through the intestinal tract. According to officials, Giardia can be found in lakes, pools, and unwashed hands touching food…

Butler County Arts Guild Jamboree to celebrate local music

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The Butler County Arts Guild is celebrating local music. The Butler County Arts Guild Jamboree will be held Friday, July 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. During this time, the community is invited to hear local bluegrass, country and rock music. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. at the Butler County Extension Office, with concessions available for…

UPDATE: Defense teams present closing statements in trial for Crystal Rogers case

Robert Boyd, lawyer for Joseph Lawson. Source: Sydney Young. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Monday, July 7, the defense for Brooks Houck and Joseph Lawson presented their closing statements in the trial regarding the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. The ongoing trial in Bowling Green entered its second week today. Rogers disappeared from Bardstown in 2015, and her body has never…

Bigfoot Mini Con returns to Bowling Green this August

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bigfoot Mini Con is returning to Bowling Green on Aug. 1-2. For fans of all things mysterious and unexplained, the two-day celebration is back with a lineup of guests in the fields of cryptozoology and the paranormal. The event kicks off with an exclusive VIP evening on Friday. Aug. 1, followed by a full day…

Mrs. Kentucky brings summer donations to HOTEL INC

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green’s community can be better protected from the sun this summer, thanks to some help from Mrs. Kentucky. Mrs. Kentucky Brianna Grider stopped by local nonprofit HOTEL INC with various donations. These included hats with ultraviolet protection factor and sunglasses for the unhoused population. The nonprofit says this donation drive was promoted by Grider’s nonprofit,…

Cram the Cruiser to be hosted by Glasgow, Barren Co. law enforcement

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – This month, you can help Glasgow and Barren County students prepare for school. The Glasgow Police Department is joining forces with the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to host a Cram the Cruiser county-wide school supply drive. The event will be held July 25 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Donations can be dropped off at Walmart…

Several arrests result from Bowling Green traffic checkpoints

Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple arrests stemmed from weekend safety traffic checkpoints conducted by the Bowling Green Police Department. According to police, 214 vehicles passed through the checkpoints from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Saturday. The checkpoints were initiated in the 800 block of Lovers Lane. Police say during this time, three people were…

Free basketball skills training to be held with BGPD

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You can join in with the Bowling Green Police Department Tuesday night for a free community event. On Tuesday, July 8, free basketball training will be held at the F.O. Moxley Community Center in Bowling Green. Training will be held for fifth- through seventh-grade boys and seventh- through 11th-grade girls. Parents must be present. Participants can…