Author: WNKY Staff

Smith smacks two-run bomb, Bootleggers fall 4-3

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Aidan Smith smacked his second home run of the season as the Bowling Green Bootleggers (22-20) fell to the Greenville Drive (19-23) on Thursday, 4-3 at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Greenville struck first in the top of the first, facing Bootleggers starter Marcus Johnson. Franklin Arias tripled to lead off the game and…

WKU BASE: Vasquez’s Walk-Off Homer Lifts #2 WKU to CUSA Semifinals in Thrilling 7-6 Win Over #6 FIU

LYNCHBURG, Va. – #2 WKU Baseball walked off #6 FIU for a 7-6 win in the second round of the CUSA Championship at Liberty Baseball Stadium. Carlos Vasquez delivered a dramatic walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth, propelling the Hilltoppers to a victory and securing a spot in the CUSA Championship Semifinals. WKU once against rallied back from…

Bowling Green man charged with strangulation, unlawful imprisonment

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges, including strangulation. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded Thursday at 7:30 a.m. regarding a reported domestic assault. Authorities say the victim stated an argument with 19-year-old Christopher Ayala of Bowling Green turned physical, with Ayala allegedly pushing her and causing her to fall…

Wedding dress finds its way back to owner after tornado hits Kentucky home

Source: WLE/UGC. LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WLE/UGC) – A Kentucky woman has lost her home in last week’s tornadoes, along with many treasured memories, but one of those treasures is back where it belongs. The Hensley family’s home in Laurel County took a direct hit Friday night during a tornado. Fortunately, everyone inside made it out safely, and they’re still finding…

FDA expands COVID vaccine heart risk warnings

(CNN) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will now require COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna to come with new warning labels. The shots already come with a warning about heart inflammation called myocarditis. Moderna’s warning indicates it’s a risk for 18- to 24-year-old males, while Pfizer indicates 12- to 17-year-old boys. Moving forward, both shots will increase that…

Donations stolen from tornado survivors in London

LONDON, Ky. (WKYT) – Not long after a deadly tornado hit Kentucky, looters moved in. One trailer park was hit, but the owners hope their supplies were taken by people who need them. Debbie Jansen and Karenda Vaughn are partial owners of Bill Vaughn Memorial Trailer Park. Jansen says, “Two families lost everything. They were found in the debris. They’re…

Bowling Green police bring tornado relief to Laurel County

Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is bringing help to those impacted by recent tornado damage. On Thursday, officials say members of BGPD traveled to London with supplies donated by department employees and local businesses, including Wal-Mart and Pop Shelf. Officials say friends with the Buddy House helped send blankets to those…

Kentucky State Police searching for man connected to generator scam

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is searching for a wanted man who has been connected to an alleged generator scam. KSP Post 3 public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker says 59-year-old Nicholas Dean Bures, who also goes by Dean Knight, has allegedly been claiming to sell and install generators. Parker says scam victims had to pay for…

Bowling Green man sentenced for odometer tampering

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been sentenced for wire fraud and odometer tampering. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, 59-year-old Randy Huff was sentenced to one year and six months in federal prison ordered to pay $40,000 in restitution, for wire fraud, conspiracy to commit odometer tampering, and four counts of…

Pet of the Day: Jasmine

It is now time for today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, and today, we’d like you to meet Jasmine. Jasmine is such a gentle and sweet girl who would be ok with cuddling or playing all day. She isn’t a fan of the loud noise at the shelter, so she is in need…