Author: WNKY Staff

McConnell provides statement on the passing of Pope Francis

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the passing of Pope Francis: “Elaine and I join people of faith around the world in mourning the passing of his holiness, Pope Francis. From the beginning of his papacy, the Holy Father invited Christians from every walk of life to more fully embrace the call…

Park Mammoth Resort building lost in fire

Credit: Darren Doyle, story and photos, edmonsonvoice.com

PARK CITY, Ky. – The main building at Park Mammoth Resort is heavily damaged following a fire on April 19. According to EdmondsonVoice.com, the fire occured early Saturday morning at Park Mammoth Resort, which is known as part of the same property as The Maple Retreat in Park City. More here. Fire departments were notified around 3 a.m. for a…

Hilltopper Basketball signs Western Illinois transfer Ryan Myers

Photo credit: WKU AthleticsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball has announced the signing of Western Illinois transfer Ryan Myers. The Brooklyn, N.Y. native joins the Hilltopper Basketball roster for 2025-26 having previously played under head coach Hank Plona at Indian Hills CC and coming off back-to-back standout seasons competing for WIU in the Ohio Valley Conference. “Ryan can play…

Glasgow woman allegedly drives intoxicated, faces drug possession charges

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow woman allegedly drove in opposite lanes of travel leading to an arrest for drug possession. Glasgow Police Officer Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says an officer responded to a report of a vehicle traveling in the opposite lane on Saturday. The officer says the vehicle was at the Dollar General Store on Burkesville Road….

Man allegedly steals vehicle in Bowling Green, arrested in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle. On Sunday, Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says an officer located a stolen vehicle from Bowling Green in a parking lot on South Broadway Street with the door open. The officer located Cardale Kirk, 32, and says Kirk had the key in his…

Man causes disturbance, allegedly possessed drugs in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A man is charged with drug possession after being located walking between yards. On Friday, Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says the department responded to Bowan Avenue to complaints of a man causing a disturbance. Flatt says officers located Joseph Vibbert, 40, walking through yards. Officers say Vibbert possessed a baggie of suspected…

Man located in Scottsville allegedly steals Walmart scooter, shopping cart

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A man is charged after being found with a stolen electronic shopping scooter and cart. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it was dispatched to Veterans Memorial Highway on Saturday to conduct a welfare check. Deputies located a man riding on an electronic mobility scooter with a shopping cart in tow. The scooter’s operator was identified as…

WKU Softball cruises to series win over NMSU

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Reigning CUSA Freshman of the Week Kennedy Stinson busted the game wide open in first inning and the Hilltoppers did not let up as they took both the 11-3 win over New Mexico State and the series win. WKU (23-19 overall, 9-10 CUSA) scored in every single inning as they cruised to their fifth run-rule win…

#20 Tops fall to Middle Tennessee on Friday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – #20 WKU Baseball fell to Middle Tennessee 10-3 in game two on Friday afternoon at Nick Denes Field. HOW IT HAPPENED • An error gave WKU an early 1-0 lead in the second inning. Thomas Marsala scored on an errant throw from the MTSU third baseman. • Two runs scored for the Blue Raiders in the…

Gill Hill and Robertson Boost Hot Rods to 7-2 Win

Spartanburg, South Carolina – Gary Gill hill tossed 6.0 solid innings, while a seven-run sixth frame headlined by a Blake Robertson grand slam, led the Bowling Green Hot Rods (7-6) to a 7-2 win over the Hub City Spartanburgers (7-6) on Friday at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina. For the first time in the series, Hub City scored…