Author: WNKY Staff

Glasgow man charged with assault, strangulation

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is charged with assault and strangulation. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says the department located a female victim with a cut on her cheek and redness on her neck at a residence on Lauderdale Drive on Wednesday. Officers say the victim told them she had been in an argument with…

Scottsville woman arrested after police say she stabbed a man

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s office says a male subject entered the office requesting to speak with a deputy on Wednesday. Through the investigation, it was discovered the man had been stabbed with a knife multiple times by Jacquelyn Magyar of Scottsville. The sheriff’s office says Magyar was located and placed under arrest and later taken to the…

Gov. Andy Beshear to recognize 5th anniversary of COVID-19 in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, March 6, Gov. Andy Beshear is marking the fifth anniversary of COVID-19 in Kentucky. According to the governor’s office, Beshear will join state and local officials, families and Dr. Steven Stack to recognize the impact of the illness. “During the hardest times, I promised our people that we would get through our challenges, and that…

Birdwell named new Metcalfe County volleyball coach

EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County High School introduced its new head volleyball coach Ethan Birdwell on Wednesday afternoon. Birdwell brings 16 years of competitive volleyball experience to Metcalfe County as a former college club coach at WKU and a local youth club coach. “I grew up around the sport, but I fell in love with it while I was at…

Lady Toppers face FIU for 50th time in program history

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball will conclude the regular season with two road contests, the first coming on Thursday, Mach 6 at 6 p.m. at FIU. GAME INFO WKU (21-7, 12-4 CUSA) at FIU (11-16, 7-9 CUSA) Thursday, March 6 | 6 PM (CT) | Miami, Fla. | Ocean Bank Convocation Center Watch: ESPN+ Listen: ESPN 102.7 in…

Lady Toppers add home match against Campbellsville

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis has added a home match against Campbellsville on Wednesday, April 9. The match is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. CT at the Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park. The Lady Toppers hold a 6-1 record all-time against Campbellsville, but the two programs haven’t played each other since the 2014…

Horse Cave woman allegedly assaults juvenile at basketball game

HODGENVILLE, Ky. – A fight at a middle school resulted in the arrest of an adult. The Hodgenville Police Department says it observed an altercation at Larue County Middle School during a basketball game on the evening of February 28. Officers believed the incident involved two students. During the investigation, it was determined that one of the suspects, Hanna Perry…

Grayson Co. teen arrested for assault of female medical worker

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Grayson County teen has been arrested after a female medical worker at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center was assaulted. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, on Saturday evening, a 911 caller reported a male was lying on the ground on Kate Corner. K105 reports a uniform citation states EMS transported 18-year-old David…

$25,000 a year for life winning ticket sold in Kentucky

Source: Kentucky Lottery. MOUNT WASHINGTON, Ky. – A $25,000 a Year for Life winning ticket has been sold in Kentucky. According to the Kentucky Lottery, a Lucky for Life drawing was held Tuesday, March 4, which produced five matching numbers. Lottery officials say the winning ticket was sold at Cut Rate Liquors at 185 Delaina Drive in Mount Washington. Officials…