Author: WNKY Staff

Hope Harbor to host free strangulation investigation and response training for professionals

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An area nonprofit is hosting vital safety training for professionals. According to a release, Hope Harbor will host ‘Identifying, Investigating, and Prosecuting Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Strangulation Cases,’ a free training provided by nationally recognized experts Dr. Bill Smock and Joe Bianco on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The training will be held at Med Center Health…

City of Bowling Green awards over $20,000 in grant matching funds to seven downtown businesses

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green announced the seven award recipients of the new Downtown Improvement Grant matching funds program Wednesday morning. According to a release, the Bowling Green City Commission approved $21,500 in funding for seven projects at Tuesday evening’s meeting. The city says the grants represent the first round of awards through the program that…

Motorcyclist sustains severe injuries in Christian County crash

Photo source: Christian County Sheriff’s OfficeCHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities are investigating a crash in Christian County. According to CCSO, deputies responded to a collision involving a motorcycle and a truck on KY 164 at 5:10 a.m. Wednesday. Investigators say the motorcycle was traveling east on KY 164 when it crashed into the front side of a truck that was…

Wanted Wednesday: Travis Daniel

OHIO and MUHLENBERG COUNTIES, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is requesting assistance to locate 39-year-old Travis Daniel. Authorities say Daniel is wanted for probation violation. Daniel was last known to be in Ohio and Muhlenberg counties, the agency says. He is described as 6 feet tall and 195 pounds with brown eyes and brown…

Hilltoppers Defeat Falcons 65-62 in Battle for Bowling Green Exhibition

WKU Athletics Media Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Hilltopper Basketball defeated Bowling Green 65-62 in the “Battle for Bowling Green” exhibition on Tuesday night inside E.A. Diddle Arena. The Hilltoppers took a 29-24 lead into halftime and pushed their advantage to 13 early in the second half before the Falcons rallied to make it a one-possession game in the closing minutes. Sharron Young,…

Warren County Backpack Program in need of food supplies for students

Note: This image does not represent current Warren County Backpack supplies. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Backpack Program is seeking community help to keep some students from going hungry. According to a social media post on Monday, Oct. 19, the program estimates its inventory for backpack food supplies will reach a critical stage in about two weeks. Despite…

Nearly $30,000 worth of meth seized during multi-county drug investigation

MCCRACKEN COUNTY, Ky. – Three people are facing charges after reported drug busts in McCracken and Ballard counties. According to the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office, a joint investigation with the Ballard County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the seizure of over three pounds of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of over $30,000. Deputies say the investigation launched when McCracken County…

KSP seeks information in Metcalfe County theft investigation

METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – Authorities are seeking information in an ongoing Metcalfe County theft investigation. According to Kentucky State Police Public Affairs Officer Trooper Jonathan Houk, investigators are asking for the public’s help to identify an individual in connection with the case (pictured above). Call Kentucky State Police Post 15 at 270-384-4796 with information on the individual or the investigation.

Local trick-or-treating guide: where to go and recommended hours

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – News 40 has compiled a list of local trunk-or-treat and trick-or-treat events within the local area: WARREN COUNTY Recommended trick-or-treating hours for the county have not yet been released. Smiths Grove hours are 4-7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, according to the city. Thursday, Oct. 22: Halloween at the Ballpark from 5-8 p.m. at Bowling Green…