Author: WNKY Staff

Caverna Independent Schools to host event teaching dangers of social media

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – Caverna Independent Schools is partnering with Cyber Safe Schools to teach the dangers of social media. The district says an expert will be teaching various topics, including sextortion, cyber bullying and much more during an event Monday, March 31. The meeting is free and will last from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Caverna High School…

WKU police investigating after report of phone taped in bathroom

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University police are investigating after they say a phone was allegedly found taped in a dorm bathroom. According to WKU Police Department chief Mitchell Walker, officers responded March 8 around 8 p.m. to the second floor of Regents Hall. Walker says police received a complaint about a cell phone that had fallen after it…

Units respond after vehicle spreads fire to neighboring vehicle in Warren Co.

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A vehicle fire occurred early this morning in Warren County. The Woodburn Fire Department and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office got the call to respond to the 1200 block of Wintercress Lane around 2 a.m. Friday morning after callers reported a vehicle on fire rolling down the street. Approximately two minutes later, dispatchers advised the vehicle…

Tennessee man facing drug, firearm charges in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Tennessee man is facing drug and illegal gun possession charges in Scottsville. The Scottsville Police Department says it conducted a traffic stop on a truck for a violation on Friday evening. The vehicle’s driver is Jerry Wooten, 33, of Westmoreland, Tennessee. Police said Wooten had marijuana, suspected methamphetamine, and a firearm. Wooten is a convicted felon….

Woman arrested on trespassing, drug charges in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A woman allegedly possessed drugs during trespassing incident. Glasgow Police Department Pubic Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says the department received a trespassing complaint on Thursday. Officers responded to East Main Street and contacted Sharon West, 47. The officers say West acknowledged she was given a trespass notice. West was searched, and police said they found drug…

T.J. Samson Community Hospital Hosts Annual Women’s Conference in Barren County

CAVE CITY, Ky. – T.J. Samson Community Hospital held its annual Women’s Conference on Thursday at the Cave Area Convention Center in Cave City. The event brought together women from across the region for a day of inspiration, education, and empowerment. This year’s keynote speaker was Brenda Gantt, a grandmother who became an internet sensation after a video of her…

Med Center Health Hosts Annual Women in the Arts Reception, Showcasing Local Talent

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An event honoring women took place in Warren County Thursday afternoon. Med Center Health hosted their annual Women in the Arts artist reception. The event is geared toward allowing local female artists to show off their work. Along with the showcase, multiple awards were presented, including the 2025 special purchase award, which is the piece of…

WKU WBB: Lady Toppers Advance to Semi-Finals of CUSA Tournament with Win Over FIU

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – WKU women’s basketball defeated FIU, 73-66, in the quarterfinal of the Conference USA Tournament on Thursday afternoon in Propst Arena. With the win WKU advances to Friday night’s semi-final matchup with Middle Tennessee. WKU (23-8, 13-5 CUSA) had a wire-to-wire lead against the Panthers (11-19, 7-11 CUSA). HOW IT HAPPENED Mead opened up the scoring, knocking down a…

National Corvette Museum names new CEO

Source: National Corvette Museum. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The National Corvette Museum has named David Hill as its new president and chief executive officer. According to a release from the NCM on Thursday, Hill is described as a “lifelong Corvette enthusiast” and “seasoned automotive leader” with extensive experience in leadership. “The Museum’s Board of Directors conducted an in-depth search for…