Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: Second suspect in Breckinridge County murder investigation arrested

Photo source: Kentucky State PoliceHARDINSBURG, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal shooting in Breckinridge County. On Saturday, troopers responded to a reported shooting at 2944 KY 79 in Hardinsburg. Authorities say 51-year-old Jerry M. McGee, of Hardinsburg, was found with apparent gunshot wounds and transported to a Louisville hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries. KSP says…

1 injured in Christian County motorcycle crash

Photo source: Christian County Sheriff’s OfficeCHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – A motorcyclist was injured after a crash in Christian County. On Sunday afternoon, the Christian County Sheriff’s Office responded to a collision in the 6000 block of Pilot Rock Road. Investigators say the motorcyclist was traveling east when she lost control in a curve and hit a concrete drainage ditch. The…

Firefighters respond to house fire in Alvaton

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Fire Department System battled a structure fire late Saturday night. Fire units from Alvaton, Gott, Plano, Richardsville and Warren County responded to a reported house fire on Castle Heights Road off Cemetery Road in Alvaton at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Saturday. When firefighters arrived, they could see fire billowing out through the roof…

Tops Sweep MTSU for 30th Consecutive Win in the Series

WKU Athletics Media Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Volleyball (14-6; 8-0 CUSA) defeated Middle Tennessee (14-6; 5-3 CUSA) in three sets on Saturday afternoon inside E.A. Diddle Arena. The win marks the 30th straight for WKU in the series. WKU has now also won nine in a row, including six-straight sweeps. Kaira Knox and Faith Young anchored the offense in the win. Knox…

Chamber, city cut ribbon on 10th annual Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green will host its premier fall event this weekend. On Friday, city officials and the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting at Circus Square Park to celebrate the 10th annual Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival City officials say that the event will span from Fountain Square Park to College Street…

Falls City Brewing, Nappy Roots team up for special ale collaboration

Image source: Falls City Brewing CompanyLOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville-based brewery is paying tribute to Bowling Green music legends. Falls City Brewing Company and Nappy Roots are collaborating on a new ale called “AWNAW ALE NAW.” The name is inspired by the hit single “AWE NAW.” The brewery says the Belgian-style golden ale brings notes of notes of pear, orange,…

Hilltoppers Down Blue Raiders for Ninth Sweep of 2026

WKU Athletics Media Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Volleyball (13-6; 7-0 CUSA) defeated Middle Tennessee (14-5; 5-2 CUSA) in three sets on Friday afternoon inside E.A. Diddle Arena. WKU continued the hot hand defensively, holding the Blue Raiders to a .129 hitting percentage and 18 attack errors while the Hilltopper defense stuffed seven total blocks and allowed just three service aces. MTSU came…

Med Center Health Foundation receives $4.2 million donation from local charitable foundation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Med Center Health Foundation received a $4.2 million donation from the Robert and Mary Tichner Charitable Foundation, according to a release. Med Center Health says the foundation previously donated $1.6 million, including a $1 million gift in 2024 to the Guardian Angel Children’s Services Program. “This is the largest gift our Foundation has ever received,…

Pedestrian killed in Harlan County collision

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal collision. According to KSP, troopers responded to U.S. 119 along Sukey Ridge just outside Harlan Thursday evening to a reported vehicle-versus-pedestrian crash. KSP’s preliminary investigation indicates that a man was struck by a vehicle and the vehicle left the scene. The vehicle and its operator were later located…

Bowling Green Police Department to host first Burmese Community Police Academy

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department will host its first Community Police Academy in Burmese this November. BGPD says the academy will provide the Burmese-speaking community a chance to receive a behind-the-scenes look at how the department operates. The academy will be held on November 6, 13, 19 and 20 at the Bowling Green Police Department. Registration…