Author: WNKY Staff

SoKY Speaks: Norton Children’s to host virtual listening session to shape new pediatric care campus

February 16, 2026

WNKY Staff,

PRESS RELEASE: BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Feb. 9, 2026) — As plans continue to move forward for a new Norton Children’s pediatric care campus, including a second dedicated children’s hospital in Kentucky, the not-for-profit health system is inviting families, educators and community members to help shape what comes next. Norton Children’s will host a virtual “Follow the Balloon” community listening session…

Sunrise Spotlight: BG Noon Lions Club Pancake Day

February 16, 2026

WNKY Staff,

Sam Kirtley with the BG Noon Lions Club joins us in the studio to discuss the year’s Pancake Day to provide the purchase of eyeglasses for children and adults who can’t afford them.

Alvaton area turn lanes temporarily closed for roadway improvement

February 16, 2026

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Turn lanes on a Warren County roadway will close temporarily as a project begins Monday. According to a release, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 is beginning a roadway project to improve dual-left-turn lanes on U.S. 231 Scottsville Road to the KY 9007 Natcher Expressway in Alvaton, Warren County. KYTC says the lanes will be closed…

Alleged assault suspect flees police, crashes into cow pasture fence in Horse Cave

February 16, 2026

WNKY Staff,

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – A Hardin County man is facing several charges after allegedly assaulting a man and fleeing police. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police responded to an assault complaint in Horse Cave Saturday evening. During the investigation, KSP determined that the suspect in the alleged assault fled the scene in a vehicle belonging to the…

1 dead after vehicle goes off road, strikes tree in Allen County

February 16, 2026

WNKY Staff,

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Allen County. According to a release, KSP Post 3 responded to a reported fatal collision at the 2800 block of KY 100 (Franklin Road) Sunday afternoon. KSP’s initial investigation indicates that a vehicle driven by 66-year-old Toni Hudson, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, was traveling east on Franklin Road…

Ohio County shooting leaves 1 injured, KSP investigating

February 15, 2026

WNKY Staff,

BEAVER DAM, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a shooting in Ohio County. According to a release, KSP troopers responded to a reported shooting in the 900 block of Crowe Street in Beaver Dam Friday evening. KSP’s initial investigation shows that Samantha Fultz and Miles Snodgrass arrived at Fultz’s residence and were confronted by Billy Fultz. A confrontation…

Wanted Ohio County man flees police, facing dozens of charges

February 15, 2026

WNKY Staff,

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A wanted Ohio County man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing police in Grayson County. According to a release, the Kentucky State Police troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle operator on Owensboro Road in Caneyville Friday afternoon. Troopers say the motorcycle did not have a registration plate. Troopers say the operator did not…

Beaver Dam police investigating hit-and-run

February 15, 2026

WNKY Staff,

BEAVER DAM, Ky. – The Beaver Dam Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run. According to a release, the incident occurred at approximately 10:37 am Saturday on Highway 62 East in front of the Sunny Side Cemetery. BDPD is searching for a gold 2000s model 4-door car believed to be involved in the hit-and-run. The release states that the car will…

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1 sustains minor injuries in Barren River water rescue

February 15, 2026

WNKY Staff,

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Several agencies responded to a water rescue in Allen County last month. According to a release, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife 4th District Game Wardens responded to a report of a capsized boat on the Barren River Jan. 31. The report also stated that one person occupied the boat. Allen County Fire and Rescue rescued the person, who…

WKU WBB: Lady Toppers Bounce Back With Impressive Defensive Showing Against Jax State

February 14, 2026

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball (6-18, 2-11 CUSA) got back into the win column on Saturday afternoon in E.A. Diddle Arena with a 56-41 win against Jacksonville State (12-13, 6-7 CUSA). HOW IT HAPPENED Torri James, Tia Shelling, Trinity Rowe, Zsofia Telegdy and Salma Khedr were the first five on the court for WKU for the fourth consecutive game….