Author: WNKY Staff

House on the Hill hosts Fountain Square Arts Festival, showcases local artists

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A little rain couldn’t put a damper on a nonprofit’s new event showcasing local artists. House on the Hill, a non-profit that supports individuals and families with affordable housing and food programs, hosted its inaugural Fountain Square Arts Festival at La Gala on Saturday. The event, originally scheduled at the park, was moved to the indoor…

Somerset man dies in fatal Rockcastle County crash

MOUNT VERNON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Rockcastle County. According to KSP Post 11, troopers responded to a collision on Kentucky 461 near the intersection of White Rock Road at approximately 12 pm Saturday. When troopers arrived, they were notified that one of the drivers was dead. KSP’s preliminary investigation indicates that a…

Warren County fire departments, emergency personnel respond to tractor-trailer fire

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Fire Department System (WCFDS) responded to a tractor-trailer fire Saturday morning. According to a release, Alvaton and Plano Fire Departments were dispatched to Interstate 65 southbound at the 14-mile marker to a tractor-trailer fire at approximately 7 am. When units arrived, they located the tractor-trailer on fire at the rear axle. WCFDS says…

Kentucky man allegedly threatens to feed president’s face to dogs, faces federal charges

Photo source: Garrard County Sheriff’s DepartmentLEXINGTON, Ky. – A Fayette County man is facing federal charges after allegedly threatening President Donald Trump on social media. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Kentucky, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) received information that 23-year-old Kadrioan Serainity Santiago, of Lexington, was posting politically violent threats on Instagram between January 2026…

State police investigating fatal incident in Rockcastle County

ROCKCASTLE COUNTY – The Kentucky State Police Department Post 11 is investigating a fatal incident. Trooper Scottie Pennington says the incident occurred on Kentucky 461, Lake Cumberland Road, on Saturday. The roadway is closed in both directions. Pennington says motorists should find alternative routes. This is a developing story.

Children learn about emergency care at TriStar Lovers Lane ER Bear-y Better ER Experience

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local hospital hosted an interactive event for the community. TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital hosted the Bear-y Better ER Experience at the Lovers Lane ER on Saturday morning. The event provided children and families with the opportunity to learn about emergency care in a fun and interactive way, according to a press release. TriStar says children…

Hilltopper softball sweeps Friday doubleheader against UTEP

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hilltopper softball continued the trend of winning conference matchups at home, adding a pair of wins to its record against UTEP on Friday at the WKU Softball Complex. Game one featured a strong start from in the circle by Erica Hogue, who tossed a shutout against the Miners. The matchup only lasted five innings as WKU won…

WKU baseball falls to Missouri State on Friday

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – WKU Baseball (19-19; 6-10 CUSA) fell to Missouri State (25-10; 13-3 CUSA) 15-10 Friday afternoon at Hammons Field. HOW IT HAPPENED The Hilltoppers put two on in the second and a sacrifice fly off the bat of Cael Frost scored Parker Coley to give the Hilltoppers an early lead. Missouri State struck two in the bottom of…

UPDATE: 1940s Ford reported stolen in Franklin recovered

Source: Simpson County Sheriff’s Office.UPDATE 4/20: The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office says the vehicle has been recovered, and one man is facing charges. RELATED: Franklin man arrested after reported theft of 1940s vehicle Original Story  FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the community’s help to locate a stolen vehicle. Deputies say a green 1040 Ford…