Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green announces 2027 ballot for Hot Rods Hall of Fame

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Hot Rods are introducing the 2027 Hot Rods Hall of Fame Ballot. According to a release, this is the fourth time voting has opened following the inductions of Brandon Lowe, Jake Cronenworth and Shane McClanahan in 2026. Prior to Opening Day on April 2, 2027, at least one former player or coach of…

Gas line rupture prompts street closures, residence evacuation in Auburn

AUBURN, Ky. – A gas line rupture is causing street closures and evacuations in Auburn Tuesday morning. According to the Auburn Fire Department, a gas line rupture has closed the downtown square to Spring Street, Mill Street, and part of South Lincoln Street. AFD says residents have been evacuated. Officials say Atmos Energy crews are on site working to mitigate…

Units respond to field fire in Glasgow

Staff report by Glasgow News 1

Glasgow firefighters battled a field fire of of Lohden Road on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 19, 2026. James Brown/Glasgow News 1 GLASGOW, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – The Glasgow Fire Department responded to a reported field fire on Sunday, according to a report by Glasgow News 1. The report states firefighters responded Sunday afternoon to a field off of Lohden Road….

KYTC announces new all-way stop at Butler County intersection

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is implementing a new all-way stop in Butler County. According to a release, the intersection of KY 340 (Oak Ridge Road) and Neafus Road will become an all-way stop on the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 21. KYTC says the current setup includes stops on two approaches. All three approaches will be required…

2026 Kentucky Acoustic Music Festival lineup announced, tickets on sale

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The lineup is now available for the seventh edition of the Kentucky Acoustic Music Festival on Saturday, Dec. 12. According to Western Kentucky University, a headliner this year is one that has caused an audience demand for an encore and a repeat performance. The event is scheduled for 7 p.m. at The Capitol theatre at 416…

2 children struck by vehicle near Christian County Middle School

Photo source: Canva. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Two children were reportedly struck by a vehicle in Hopkinsville on Monday. According to a social media post by Hopkinsville Fire/EMS, around 3:30 p.m., fire and EMS crews responded to the area of Christian County Middle School for a report of a vehicle that had struck a pedestrian. First responders say upon arrival, two…

Leitchfield police chief releases statement on investigation into recording device at school

By Ken Howlett, News Director at K105

Source: K105. (Photo: Grayson County High School softball complex bathroom/concession stand). LEITCHFIELD, Ky. (K105) – A statement is now available regarding an ongoing investigation into a recording device reportedly found at Grayson County High School. According to a report by K105, on Monday, Oct. 19, Interim Chief of Police for the Leitchfield Police Department Ian Renfrow shared the following update:…

Green County man arrested in ongoing child sexual abuse investigation

GREENSBURG, Ky. – A Green County man is charged with child sexual abuse offenses. On Monday, Kentucky State Police troopers arrested 42-year-old Joseph Matthews, of Greensburg, in an ongoing child sexual abuse material investigation. According to KSP, the investigation began on Oct. 5 when a trooper received a report that Matthews allegedly possessed child sexual abuse material. Matthews is charged…

Units respond to structure fire in Adair County

ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple agencies responded Sunday afternoon to a reported structure fire in Adair County. According to a social media post by the Columbia – Adair County Fire Department, units were dispatched at 1:41 p.m. Sunday to 2997 Glensfork Road for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, the agency says firefighters located heavy fire conditions coming from the…

Unfounded threat involving Butler County Middle School found to be ‘swatting incident’

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – Butler County Schools is sharing information regarding an unfounded threat involving Butler County Middle School. According to a statement by Superintendent Robert Tuck, around 10 p.m. Sunday, the Kentucky State Police received a report regarding a possible threat involving Butler County Middle School for Monday, Oct. 19. School officials say they were made aware of the…