Author: WNKY Staff

Hilltopper softball sweeps Friday doubleheader against UTEP

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hilltopper softball continued the trend of winning conference matchups at home, adding a pair of wins to its record against UTEP on Friday at the WKU Softball Complex. Game one featured a strong start from in the circle by Erica Hogue, who tossed a shutout against the Miners. The matchup only lasted five innings as WKU won…

WKU baseball falls to Missouri State on Friday

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – WKU Baseball (19-19; 6-10 CUSA) fell to Missouri State (25-10; 13-3 CUSA) 15-10 Friday afternoon at Hammons Field. HOW IT HAPPENED The Hilltoppers put two on in the second and a sacrifice fly off the bat of Cael Frost scored Parker Coley to give the Hilltoppers an early lead. Missouri State struck two in the bottom of…

UPDATE: 1940s Ford reported stolen in Franklin recovered

Source: Simpson County Sheriff’s Office.UPDATE 4/20: The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office says the vehicle has been recovered, and one man is facing charges. RELATED: Franklin man arrested after reported theft of 1940s vehicle Original Story  FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help to locate a stolen vehicle. Deputies say a green 1040 Ford…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 releases latest traffic impact report

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The expected traffic impacts in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area for April 17 through April 24 are listed below. All work is subject to change. Interstate 165 A project to completely restore and preserve the I-165 bridges over the Green River (mile point 32.6) in Butler County continues. Motorists have switched onto the new…

1 dead after collision in Carroll County, 1 arrested

CARROLLTON, Ky. – One person is dead and another is behind bars after a fatal crash in Carroll County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers responded to a single-vehicle collision Wednesday, resulting in one death. Troopers say a preliminary investigation found a Jeep driven by 33-year-old Luis Antonio Orduno of Carrollton ran off of the right side of West…

Russellville man charged with fleeing police, reckless driving

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville man is facing multiple charges, including fleeing police. According to a uniform citation, while driving westbound on Highland Lick Road in Russellville on Thursday, the Logan County Sheriff’s Department observed a vehicle swerve into their lane of travel. Authorities say as a result, a deputy had to swerve into a ditch to avoid a head…

Med Center Health acquires state-of-the-art mobile MRI technology

Source: Med Center Health. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Med Center Health is announcing the beginning of a new mobile MRI service for patients in the Albany, Caverna and Russellville communities. The brand-new GE Voyager Mobile MRI unit will be shared among each of those communities on a rotational basis beginning on April 20, 2026, according to Med Center Health. The organization…

Bowling Green Police Department fall academy recruiting, dispatch hiring

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has opened applications for its Fall Bowling Green Law Enforcement Academy Class and dispatch positions. According to Sgt. Brad Hogue, community engagement and recruiting with the Bowling Green Police Department, the police applications are open until July for its October class. The dispatch applications are open until filled, according to Hogue….