Sunrise Spotlight: Fur Ball
The annual Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society Fur Ball is quickly approaching! Jean Secrest sits down with Ashlee Wilson for Monday’s Sunrise Spotlight
Author: WNKY Staff
1 transported after wreck in Butler County
BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – One person was transported for treatment after a crash in Butler County. According to the Fourth District Fire Department, units responded Saturday to a vehicle accident with injuries on Highway 185. Units assisted with patient care before transferring the patient to EMS on scene. The department says it was assisted on scene by Butler County Rescue…
UPDATE: Woman killed after being hit by vehicle in Bowling Green, driver arrested
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One person has been arrested after a local woman was fatally struck by a vehicle Saturday evening. Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward says the department is investigating the incident after receiving a call around 7 p.m. regarding a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on the 100 block of Riverwood Avenue. Ward says…
Hilltoppers shutout LA Tech in Friday night matchup
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Softball exploded for seven runs in the bottom of the sixth for their fourth walk-off win of the season. WKU (16-14 overall, 3-6 CUSA) got on board early thanks to Maci Masters’ ninth home run of the season with a solo shot to left field. In the home half of the sixth, the Bulldogs (20-12…
Tops blank Sam Houston in series opener
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball shut out Sam Houston 6-0 in game one of the series on Friday evening at Nick Denes Field. The Hilltoppers (23-3, 2-2 CUSA) move to 3-1 all-time against the Bearkats (7-19, 1-3 CUSA) and 19-0 at home in the 2025 season. Thomas Marsala launched a towering, two-run homer over the right field wall that…
Russellville Police Department warn against scam
RUSSELLVILLE – The Russellville Police Department is currently alerting the public to a new scam going around on social media. According to the department, a fictitious social media post is claiming a local police officer is missing and in danger. The department says this post is false and is being spread across several states with the only change being the…
Barton sets school record at first day of Hilltopper Relays
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Led by veteran Kaison Barton, Hilltopper Track and Field has wrapped up day one of the Brent Chumbley Memorial Hilltopper Relays. In total, 16 new personal bests were set when action had wrapped up with all 16 coming in field events. Kaison Barton set the new school record in the men’s hammer throw. HOW IT HAPPENED…
Beshear recognizes sacrifice of Kentucky pilot killed in World War II
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is recognizing the sacrifice of an Army pilot from Kentucky who was killed during World War II but who was not accounted for until June 20, 2024. Officials say his family was not fully briefed on the identification until earlier this year. “We owe a debt to those who are working so diligently to…
Pet of the Weekend: Bonnie
HART COUNTY, Ky. – It’s time for your Pet of the Weekend, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, and this weekend, we’d like you to meet Bonnie. This girl is very athletic and brave, so she’d be a loyal companion. She’s also a very smart and friendly girl as well, so she’s sure to be a charmer. Bonnie…
Update: 4 arrested during drug roundup in Logan County
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Logan County law enforcement is sharing the latest on multiple drug-related arrests in the area. According to the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force, it worked with the Logan County Sheriff’s Office and Russellville Police Department to arrest multiple individuals on March 24 and March 25 during a drug roundup. These include Mark Matthews of Russellville, Marilyn…
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