Author: WNKY Staff

Lady Topper Basketball signs Elif Naz Dal

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball has announced the signing of Elif Naz Dal, a 6-foot-3 post player from Adana, Turkey. Naz Dal will be an incoming freshman in 2025-26. Naz Dal most recently played with a basketball league in Turkey where she led her team to the finals, advancing to an upper league. She averaged 6.5 points, 7.3…

Trigg County Public Schools deploys AI gun detection technology

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – A Kentucky school district has taken a step toward making its campus safer through AI technology. According to a release, Trigg County Schools in Cadiz has deployed an AI-based gun detection video analytics platform. “At TCPS, our mission is to create a safe and secure environment where students and staff can thrive,” said Rex Booth, superintendent of…

Collision closes portion of I-65 on Thursday

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A portion of Interstate 65 is currently closed due to a reported collision at the 16-mile marker northbound. According to Kentucky State Police public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker, the roadway is expected to remain shut down for around three more hours. He says no injuries have been reported. Parker says KSP Post 3 is working…

Local McDonald’s locations to host tree giveaways on Arbor Day

Source: Trozzolo/ Burrell Family McDonald’s. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple local McDonald’s locations will be helping to make the world a bit greener this Arbor Day. On Friday, April 25, the following 14 locations will provide free trees to customers, who may take up to five trees with them: 1174 S Main St Morgantown, KY 42261 625 S Main St…

Police make arrests after locating meth at Beaver Dam home

BEAVER DAM, Ky.  – Two people are facing charges after authorities say they discovered drugs at a Beaver Dam residence. According to the Beaver Dam Police Department, officers were at a home on North Main Street Wednesday when they made contact with Wesley Greer and Lisa Greer. While inside the home, police say they found a travel bag containing a…

Errors hamper Hot Rods in 6-1 Loss

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Mac Horvath logged three hits and drove in the lone run for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (8-9) in a 6-1 loss to the Greensboro Grasshoppers (13-4) on Wednesday at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Greensboro plated the first runs of the game in the top of the first inning against Bowling Green starter…

Congressman Guthrie discusses Medicaid’s future

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Potential Medicaid cuts continue to be a point of contention and worry in the United States. From coverage for those facing disabilities to the impact on those with chronic illnesses, the possible costs could stack up quickly for some families. Here in Kentucky, Congressman Brett Guthrie shared what he hopes will help bring more control to…

Local priest discusses what happens next after death of Pope Francis

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The catholic church and Catholics around the world are still in mourning after the news that Pope Francis has died, but what does the church do following the death of the pope? The College of Cardinals is now being called to Rome to take part in the selection of a new pope, beginning a very private…