Author: WNKY Staff

2 dead in fatal Johnson County crash

HAGERHILL, Ky. – Two people are dead after a two-vehicle collision in Johnson County. According to a release, the Kentucky State Police Post 9 responded to a two-vehicle collision in front of Capital Tire at Kentucky Route 321 in Hagerville Thursday morning. KSP says Retina Meek was driving a car when it crossed the center line of the roadway and…

World Ballet Company’s ‘Swan Lake’ to be live at SKYPAC

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The legendary tale of Swan Lake is taking the stage at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, April 14. According to SKYPAC, a cast of 50 international dancers, over 150 hand-sewn costumes and hand-crafted sets will be in the performance with a live orchestra. SKYPAC’s website says the show is set to start at…

Hot Rods release 2026 promotional schedule

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Over the past week, the Bowling Green Hot Rods have released the team’s top promotions for the 2026 season on social media. Today, the full promotional schedule has been released, and tickets are on sale now. The top promotions already released on social media include: White Squirrel Night, May 22, Aug. 8, Sept. 4 – Three…

Greenwood High School welcomes new head football coach

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Greenwood High School is welcoming new head football coach Tony Adams. According to a release by GHS, Adams has extensive experience coaching high school football. He graduated from GHS in 1997 and earned his bachelor’s degree from Mid-Continent University. Following a stint in the business world, Adams obtained a master’s degree in education from the University…

Juvenile detained after false kidnapping report in Knox County

KNOX COUNTY, Ky. – A juvenile has been detained in relation to a false kidnapping report in Knox County. According to a social media post by the Barbourville Police Department, chief Winston Tye stated that on Thursday, Knox County E-911 received a series of calls from an individual claiming they had been kidnapped and were on a bus on U.S….

Jonesville documentary returning to the Capitol on April 12

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Returning to Bowling Green on April 12 is the documentary “Jonesville: When Sunflowers Fall.” The documentary is set to show at the Capitol by the Warren County Public Library at 3 p.m. The documentary explores Jonesville, a community founded by African American Civil War Veterans, and the reality and costs of going through urban renewal, the…