Author: WNKY Staff

1 soldier killed, 1 injured in helicopter crash at Fort Campbell

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – One soldier is dead and another is injured in a helicopter training accident. 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Office of Public Affairs says that at approximately 7 pm on Wednesday, a helicopter crashed in the Fort Campbell training area. Two servicemembers were inside. According to a release, one soldier is dead and another soldier was transported…

Cave City police working to identify vehicle

Source: Cave City Police Department. CAVE CITY, Ky. – Cave City police say they are working to identify a vehicle from a recent incident. The Cave City Police Department released the photo above on Wednesday seeking further information to identify the vehicle. Police say it was last seen near Dairy Queen on N. Dixie Highway in Cave City. If you…

Norton Children’s announces new pediatric care campus, second dedicated hospital

Source: Norton Children’s. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Norton Children’s has announced plans to build a new pediatric care campus that will include a full-service hospital for children with complex medical needs, research facilities and expanded specialty services. According to Norton Children’s, the project is a major expansion for the health care system and will include the system’s second dedicated children’s hospital….

Medical Center EMS recognized for quality care for severe heart attacks, strokes

Source: Med Center Health. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Medical Center EMS has received national recognition for its commitment to care for those experiencing the most severe form of heart attack and stroke. According to Med Center Health, Medical Center EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold achievement award and the Target: Stroke Honor Roll achievement award…

BRAWA seeking information about animals dropped in shelter parking lot

Source: BRAWA.GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren River Animal Welfare Association is working to learn more after the shelter says a dog and three of her puppies were dropped in its parking lot. The shelter says the animals were left on the property around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday morning. General manager of BRAWA, Connie Greer, says this is the third time animals…

Trial date set for those charged in connection with death of WKU student

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A trial date is set for three men facing charges in connection with the death of a Western Kentucky University student. In July 2023, 21-year-old WKU student Ayanna Morgan died after authorities say she was assaulted at the Muse apartments in Bowling Green. According to a report, officers arrived and found a man attempting to assist…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Wanted man last known to be in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is searching for a man wanted on multiple charges, including drug possession. According to KSP, 58-year-old Dewayne E. Bradley is wanted for charges of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia and giving an officer a false name. Authorities say he is described as…

WKU Athletics celebrates record-breaking academic year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University student-athletes completed a record-breaking 2024-25 academic year, highlighted by a school record 3.26 cumulative GPA amongst the 324 student-athletes during the spring semester. All 14 of WKU’s sport programs have a team cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, with seven sports above a 3.5. A record 304 student-athletes were named to the 2024…