Author: WNKY Staff

WKU Softball closes out tournament slate with win over Golden Eagles

Bowling Green, Ky. – WKU Softball finished the Hilltopper Spring Fling with a win on Sunday, collecting six runs on nine hits to defeat Tennessee Tech, 6-1. Sophomore designated hitter Maci Masters led the Hilltoppers (13-6 overall) in extra-base hits with two doubles while senior catcher Randi Drinnon led in scoring with two RBI. In the circle, sophomore right-hander Rylan…

Units respond to brush fire in Warren County

Source: Richardsville Fire Department chief Brian Lee. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Firefighters responded to a brush fire Monday morning in Warren County. According to Richardsville Fire Department chief Brian Lee, firefighters received a call at about 11:20 a.m. for a controlled burn that had gotten out of control in the 2000 block of Richardsville Road. Lee says units arrived on…

Barren County Schools names 2024-25 Teachers of the Year

Source: Barren County Schools. GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County School District is recognizing its 2024-25 Teachers of the Year. According to the district, this year’s honorees have demonstrated excellence in their classrooms, going “above and beyond to inspire and support across the district.” The following include the 2024-25 Barren County Teachers of the Year: • Amanda Meadows – Elementary…

Help stock local food banks in honor of Danny Carothers

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple organizations are joining together to help gather food supplies in honor of a beloved Bowling Green community member. Carothers was known to many throughout Bowling Green and Warren County as a coach, volunteer and a friend, among many other titles. Now, United Way of Southern Kentucky, The Foundry, Graves Gilbert Clinic and German American Bank…

8 pounds of suspected meth located in Christian County

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A large amount of suspected narcotics was located in Christian County. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office Anti-Crime Unit says it seized approximately eight pounds of methamphetamine during an investigation on February 27. No arrests in the case have been announced. The investigation is ongoing.

Former Wildcats baseball coach Keith Madison to speak at Greenwood High School

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Former coach of Kentucky Wildcats baseball, Keith Madison, is set to speak at Greenwood High School on Saturday, March 8. Madison will speak about relating baseball, faith and leadership to life principles. All coaches and teams are welcome to attend. The event is set to start at 6 p.m. Organizers say Madison was University of Kentucky…

Glasgow Police Department to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department will be conducting traffic safety in the city limits of Glasgow starting March 5. Police say the traffic safety checkpoints will be but not limited to Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Highway and Happy Valley Road through March 31. During these checkpoints, authorities say officers will be enforcing laws related to…

1 flown, 1 arrested on DUI charge after car hits tree

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is facing charges after one person was flown following a crash. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched around 8:18 p.m. Saturday to the 800 block of Williams Simmons Road for a single-vehicle injury collision. Upon arrival, authorities say they saw a red Chevrolet HHR had hit…

Man arrested after large crowd gathers outside of Alvaton business

ALVATON, Ky. – One man is behind bars after authorities say a crowd would not allow a deputy to leave a parking lot. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police responded on Saturday to 115 Wilson Road to assist a Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputy. Authorities say around 50 to 100 people had surrounded the deputy’s cruiser and…