Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green man charged with DUI after allegedly breaking utility pole

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges after a collision broke a utility pole. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Wednesday evening to a single-vehicle collision. Officers say they responded to Victoria Street and Beauty Avenue, where a vehicle had struck a utility pole. Authorities say the utility pole was…

Some Ritz Cracker Sandwiches recalled for allergen risk

(CNN) – Mondelēz Global is voluntarily recalling some of its Ritz Cracker Sandwiches due to the potential presence of an undeclared allergen. Individually-wrapped packs in cartons with certain best-when-used-by dates may be incorrectly labeled as cheese variety even though they may be a peanut butter variety. The recall covers the eight-pack, 20-pack and 40-pack cartons of Ritz peanut butter cracker…

Franklin police officer injured after collision in Tennessee

WHITE HOUSE, Tenn. – We are learning more after a Franklin, Kentucky police officer was injured in a crash last night in White House, Tennessee. According to major John Thompson with the Franklin Police Department, another vehicle struck the officer’s patrol vehicle from behind while the officer was traveling to work Wednesday night. The officer was transported to TriStar Skyline…

Wanted man that escaped in Seattle now behind bars in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A wanted man who escaped custody in Seattle is now back behind bars in Warren County. Early Thursday morning, Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower says 29-year-old Sedric Stevenson of Antioch, Tennessee was transported by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office to Warren County. He now remains at the Warren County Regional Jail as of 2:23 a.m. Thursday….

Munfordville child Injured after being backed over

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky – Kentucky State Police Public Information Officer Katan Parker has confirms that an approximately 18 month old child was backed over by a vehicle at a residence on Highway 88 towards Cub Run just outside of Munfordville. Air Evac was called, however the condition of the child is unknown at this time when. When more details become available…

WKU ATHLETICS: Three Hilltoppers Named to CUSA Hall Of Fame

DALLAS, Texas – Three legendary WKU Hilltoppers were named to the Conference USA Hall of Fame Class of 2025 on Wednesday. Football’s Brandon Doughty, as well as Volleyball’s Travis Hudson and Jessica Lucas, join Volleyball’s Alyssa Cavanaugh (Class of 2023) in the CUSA Hall of Fame. Doughty becomes WKU’s first football player in the CUSA Hall of Fame after his record-setting…

How to prevent package thefts with online deals underway

(CNN, KING) – It’s one of the summer’s biggest weeks for online sales. Amazon is kicking off its Prime Day deals this week. Discounts began on July 8 and last through July 11. Other retailers are also slashing prices to compete, but all of those purchases mean packages are outside of your door, and it’s an opportunity for thieves. Richard…

‘Click-to-Cancel’ rule for subscriptions blocked by appeals court

(CNN) – So far, click-to-cancel for subscriptions is a no-go. A U.S. appeals court has blocked a rule that would have required businesses to make it as easy for consumers to cancel subscriptions and memberships as it is to sign up. The rule would have applied to everything from gym memberships to digital streaming and E-commerce to cable TV service…

TVA offers free personalized energy efficiency program

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -As summer temperatures go up, so can your energy bill. The Tennessee Valley Authority is offering several programs this summer to offer personalized energy saving advice. These include a DIY home energy assessment and rebates to offset the cost of efficient upgrades. And the best part? Experts say it’s completely free. Ashley England, an energy efficiency expert…

Tractor-trailer overturns, killing 1 in McLean County

CALHOUN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal McLean County crash. McLean County Dispatch contacted KSP at 5:20 pm to respond to a one-vehicle collision at the 13000 block of KY 56 near Beech Grove on Tuesday. KSP’s initial investigation shows Brad Jones, 59, of Marion, was driving a tractor-trailer eastbound on KY 56. KSP says Jones exited…