Author: WNKY Staff

No, it is not a felony to mow your lawn after 4 p.m. in Bowling Green

Source: City of Bowling Green. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green is clearing up some misinformation about a cutting-edge topic: mowing your lawn. According to city officials, all Bowling Green residents can rest easy that an online post incorrectly stated that it is a Class D felony to mow your lawn after 4 p.m. Thankfully, in this…

Andy Pilgrim joins National Corvette Museum Board of Directors

Source: National Corvette Museum. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The National Corvette Museum has announced the appointment of a new member to its board of directors. According to the release, Andy Pilgrim, a 2012 inductee into the Corvette Hall of Fame, will be joining its board. “To be welcomed onto the National Corvette Museum Board is an incredible honor,” Pilgrim said….

Handbags for Hope online auction raising funds for childhood education

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – United Way of Southern Kentucky has kicked off its online U.S. Bank Handbags for Hope silent auction. Right now, you can go online to bid for beautiful bags and packages that are up for auction. Every bid goes to support United Way of Southern Kentucky’s Kindergarten Readiness Initiative, which helps children build the foundational skills they…

Russellville High School student heading to national championship

Source: Russellville High School. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville High School student is heading to a national championship. According to Russellville High School, Aliza Wilson has received an exceptionally high score on her Microsoft Office Specialist exam. School officials say with her score, she has been named as the Kentucky State Champion and was selected to compete in Certiport’s 2025…

Monroe Co. Sheriff’s Office searching for man after reported shooting

MONROE COUNTY, Ky. – Law enforcement is searching for a man after a reported shooting in Monroe County. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, around 9:34 a.m. Thursday, authorities received a call regarding a possible shooting on Hickory Ridge Road. Upon arrival, authorities say they discovered that Timmy Jackson allegedly shot Richard Birge with a shotgun. Deputies say Jackson…

Bowling Green firefighters respond to reported structure fire at Magna

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire Friday. According to the department, around nine units were dispatched near 6:05 a.m. to 111 Cosma Drive at Magna. Upon arrival, crews observed visible flames from the roof, according to officials. Crews located the source of the fire and extinguished the flames. No injuries have…

Russellville police warn public of social media scam

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Police Department is warning the community of a scam circulating on social media. Police say a recent scam post states, “An identified woman was discovered in a submerged vehicle in Russellville. The police urgently need help identifying a woman who was found with numerous stab wounds in her car along the canal last night. She…

Tops split day one to move on in CUSA Championship

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After falling in their first game against Jacksonville State, WKU Softball fought back in the contenders’ bracket to defeat Sam Houston, 3-2 and move on to Friday’s games in the Conference USA Championship. With the win, the Hilltoppers (30-20-1 overall) move on in the contenders’ bracket to take on LA Tech on Friday. HOW IT HAPPENED…

WKU High School Personal Finance Summer Camp taking place this June

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This summer, local high school students can prepare for the real world with the WKU High School Personal Finance Summer Camp. The camp is set to take place from June 15 through June 19, with an all-inclusive cost of $299 and limited need-based scholarships available. Organizers say the cost covers housing during the event, meals, materials,…