Four Things You Need to Know – June 24, 2025
Here are the 4 things you need to know today in SoKY!
Author: WNKY Staff
Sunrise Spotlight – June 25, 2025
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UPDATE: State police release name of man killed in Barren County crash
GLASGOW, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal Barren County crash. KSP Post 3 Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker says the agency responded to a collision in Barren County at just after 3 pm on Edmonton Road at Veterans Outer Loop on Monday. Parker says an initial investigation shows a vehicle operated by James Deichmueller, 82, from Selma,…
Topper Tuesday: Year in review with Todd Stewart
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In this week’s Topper Tuesday, courtesy of our friends over at Franklin Bank & Trust, News 40’s Cole Scott takes the desk with WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart to take a look back on all the top moments from the past athletic year. Stewart also shares more on a future project that will headline the beginning…
Bowling Green City Commissioner Beasley-Brown issues statement on detention of Ernesto Manuel-Andres
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — On Monday, Bowling Green City Commissioner Dana Beasley-Brown issued a statement emphasizing the urgent need to uphold the constitutional rights and human dignity of Ernesto Manuel-Andres, a local teenager who remains in federal custody despite meeting legal criteria for release. “Here in Bowling Green, we’re reminded how important it is to protect the fundamental rights that…
Highway safety improvement project to begin in Warren County
BOWLNG GREEN, Ky. – A highway safety improvement project is set to begin on U.S. 68 in the Browning community area of Warren County. Transportation officials say the project will construct a restricted crossing U-turn at the intersection of U.S. 68 and KY 242. Drivers should expect lane closures throughout the entire construction process. The RCUT intersection is an innovative…
Scottsville man charged with drug trafficking
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing drug charges after a search at his home on Monday. The Scottsville Police Department says it worked with the Allen County Sheriff’s Office to execute a search warrant off of the 500 block of S E Third Street in Scottsville regarding an illegal narcotic trafficking. Authorities say they located 66.6 grams of…
Department of Homeland Security blocks release of Bowling Green area graduate
MONROE, La. – The Department of Homeland Security has blocked the release of a recent Bowling Green graduate. According to a release by Fugees Family, on Monday, the DHS blocked 18-year-old Ernesto Manuel-Andres’ release despite a “federal immigration judge’s order that he should be freed on bond.” RELATED: Teranga Academy graduate in ICE custody, family and school staff show concern…
Baseball America tabs Wideman as Second Team All-American
DURHAM, N.C. – Hilltopper outfielder Ryan Wideman was named to the Baseball America All-America Second Team, the publication announced last week. Wideman is the fifth Hilltopper to be selected as a Baseball America All-American, joining Jake Sanford (2019), Wade Gaynor (2009), Lorenzo Ferguson (1997) and Chris Turner (1988). This is Wideman’s first Second Team All-American nod and fourth All-American recognition…
Illinois man arrested following pursuit in Warren County
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An Illinois man is facing multiple charges following a pursuit in Warren County on Sunday. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers received a call just before 6 p.m. about a possible injury collision on Interstate 65 at the 30-mile marker. Authorities say before arrival on scene, they received another call stating that 22-year-old Christian Smith…
