Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Julie Milam as executive vice president partnership services

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has announced that Julie Milam has joined the chamber team as executive vice president partnership services, bringing with her more than two decades of deep-rooted community involvement, small business advocacy and visionary leadership. Milam is widely known across south-central Kentucky for her long-standing commitment to community development and economic…

Jury recommends life sentence in fatal Adair County collision

COLUMBIA, Ky. – A Tennessee man has been found guilty on multiple charges stemming from a Kentucky State Police Post 15 investigation into a fatal collision in Adair County. On Monday, Feb. 2, authorities say a three-day trial began in Casey County Circuit Court following a change of venue from Adair County Circuit Court. On Wednesday, Feb. 4, a jury…

Boil water advisory lifted in Allen County

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – Allen County judge executive Dennis Harper has confirmed Thursday that a boil water advisory is lifted for all areas of the county. This follows effects on the county’s water system following the recent winter storm in January. Previously, the advisory impacted multiple residents after a water outage for some parts of the county. Since then, Harper…

Local hospital sees patients for over 100 fall-related injuries since winter storm

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Though many roads are now clear, some ice continues to create slick, and at times hazardous, conditions in Bowling Green. One local hospital is sharing that the impact has been noticeable, with multiple patients reporting fall-related injuries. According to Emily McGuffey, registered nurse and director of the emergency department and trauma center at The Medical Center…

Man charged with fleeing police, resisting arrest in Morgantown

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – One man is facing charges after allegedly fleeing law enforcement in Morgantown. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police observed a vehicle speeding northbound Wednesday on Interstate 165 at 97 miles per hour in a 70 mph zone. Authorities say a KSP trooper slowed a cruiser down to 40 mph, and the driver of the…

Four Things You Need to Know: February 05, 2026

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Man sentenced in WKU student’s death

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man has been sentenced in the death of Ayanna Morgan, a 21-year-old Western Kentucky University student. Morgan died July 24, 2023 after a reported struggle occurred at The Muse apartment complex the night prior, according to authorities. The Bowling Green Police Department confirmed upon arrival that night, officers located Morgan with a gunshot wound. She…

The SKYPAC announces dates for 2026 Concerts in the Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — It might still be cold, but one summer tradition is on the horizon. The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center has announced the 2026 dates for Concerts in the Park, Bowling Green’s beloved free summer music series. Each concert date falls on a Friday night at Circus Square Park, spanning from June through August, including the following:…

Scammers targeting Allen County residents following winter storm

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is warning county residents about a scam. ACSO says it is receiving phone calls about scammers who are claiming to be businesses and contractors offering services. The scammers tell residents that FEMA will pay for the services. ACSO asks residents to call the Allen County Judge-Executive’s Office at 270-237-3631 to find out…

Grayson County man accused of shooting at son’s vehicle

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. (K105) – A Grayson County man is facing charges after allegedly shooting at his son’s vehicle several times. According to K105, the incident happened Sunday afternoon in the Wax community when 59-year-old John S. Caddell of Wax reportedly shot at his adult son multiple times as his son tried to leave in a truck. K105 reports the…