Author: WNKY Staff

I-165 exit to close temporarily Monday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An I-165 exit will close temporarily on Monday. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says the southbound off ramp to U.S. 31-W Nashville Road at Exit 3 on I-165 will be closed temporarily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. KYTC says motorists will need to seek an alternate route. Crews will be cleaning up brush and trees…

City streets to reduce to one lane for repairs

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green city streets will be one lane for repairs this week. The City of Bowling Green says one lane of East 10th Street between College Street and State Street and one lane of State Street from 11th Street to 10th Street will be closed from Monday through Wednesday. East 10th Street from State Street to…

Offense, defense square off in Red & White Spring Showcase

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football concluded its spring on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium with the Red & White Spring Showcase, presented by SA Recycling. The event, which was free for fans to attend, saw the Hilltopper offense face off against the defense in a series of drives. No score or stats were kept for the Red & White Spring…

Hot Rods hold Emperors to two hits in 6-0 victory

Bowling Green, Kentucky- The Bowling Green Hot Rods (4-3) held the Rome Emperors (3-4) to just two hits, while the offense stole six bases, leading to a 6-0 win at Bowling Green Ballpark on Friday in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Both starters cruised early on, with each starter carrying a no-hitter into the fourth inning. The Hot Rods used strong baserunning…

#25 Hilltoppers earn 6-2 win over Liberty in series opener

LYNCHBURG, Va. – #25 WKU Baseball defeated Liberty 6-2 in the series opener at Worthington Field. The Hilltoppers (29-5, 7-3 CUSA) jumped on the Flames (22-12, 5-5 CUSA) early with a three-run second inning before adding a couple insurance runs throughout the game while the pitching staff held Liberty to just two runs to secure the victory in game one…

Bowling Green police warn about latest scam call

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is warning the community about another scam. According to BPGD, a scam call is using a Bowling Green officer’s name to attempt to gain funds. Police say the scammer will call and say you have missed jury duty and that there is a warrant for their arrest. In order to avoid…

Portion of Cedar Flat Road to close temporarily in Metcalfe Co.

Source: Warren County KY Government. EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County residents should be aware of a road closure on Monday. According to Metcalfe County Emergency Management, Cedar Flat Road will be closed on Monday, April 14. Officials say Metcalfe County road supervisor Chris Compton stated the road department is replacing a damaged road tile on Cedar Flat Road between Lone…

Celery distributed in Kentucky recalled for potential listeria

(CNN) – The company Duda Farm Fresh Foods has issued a voluntary precautionary advisory for a batch of ready-to-eat celery sticks due to possible listeria contamination. The advisory covers more than 1,500 cases of four-pack Marketside celery sticks. They were distributed and sold in Walmart stores across multiple states, including Kentucky. All the potentially affected units are past their expiration…

Farmers in Barren, Hart counties among recipients of agricultural loans

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Farmers in Barren and Hart counties are among those that are set to benefit from recent agricultural loans. According to a release by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, five agricultural infrastructure loans totaling up to $741,500 were approved. Counties receiving agricultural infrastructure loans include the following: Calloway at $94,500 Graves at $250,000 and $250,000 Meade at $72,000…

Allen County deputies conduct traffic stop on tractor

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man has been charged after authorities say they conducted a traffic stop on a tractor. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched at around 8 p.m. Thursday to a residence regarding an adult male who had taken his father’s tractor without permission. Deputies say 40-year-old Anthony Minix of Scottsville was located operating…