Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green Parks and Rec and Warren Co. Parks honored as Department of the Year

Source: City of Bowling Green. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Bowling Green Parks and Recreation and Warren County Parks are being recognized for their teamwork and impact on the community. According to the City of Bowling Green, both groups were honored collectively as Department of the Year in the population category at the Kentucky Recreation and Parks Society Annual Conference. Warren…

Glasgow man charged with fleeing police on motorcycle

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – One man is behind bars after allegedly fleeing police on a motorcycle in Horse Cave. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police observed a motorcycle traveling northbound Wednesday on South Dixie Street in Horse Cave at 94 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone. Authorities say the trooper activated the cruiser’s emergency lights…

U.S. Secret Service to host summit on anniversary of Gabbi Doolin’s death

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The United States Secret Service is hosting an Operation Angel Summit in Scottsville on the anniversary of Gabbi Doolin’s death. According to a release by the U.S. Secret Service, the summit will gather students between grades seven to 12 and educators for the educational event aimed at preventing child exploitation on Friday, Nov. 14. Featured speakers will…

Agencies respond for overturned dump truck in Warren County

Source: Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – First responders were at the scene of an overturned dump truck in Warren County on Thursday. According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, the wreck occurred at the 3700 block of Woodburn Allen Springs Road between Meng and Matlock Roads. The Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department says minor injuries were reported. The…

Sheriff Brett Hightower endorses Daniel Cameron

File PhotoLOUISVILLE, Ky. – Daniel Cameron has announced he is being endorsed by Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower. According to a release by Cameron’s team, Hightower “has long been recognized for his dedication to public safety and his unwavering commitment to this country, having served admirably as a member of the United States Marine Corps and the Kentucky Army National…

Multiple units respond to reported brush fire

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple departments responded Thursday to a reported brush fire in Warren County. Fire officials confirmed the response Thursday afternoon to the 3700 block of Jackson Bridge Road. Details are limited at this time. News 40 will provide additional updates as they are released.

Med Center Health offering more than 40 Donation Centers for Toys for Tots

Source: Med Center Health. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For the second straight year, 40 Med Center Health locations are serving as Toys for Tots donation centers. This is thanks to the efforts of Chris Meredith of Med Center IT and his daughter, Toys for Tots youth ambassador Darby Meredith. According to Med Center Health, boxes are set up across Med…

Funeral procession to impact traffic in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Drivers should be aware that a funeral procession is expected to impact traffic in Bowling Green this weekend. On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Bowling Green Police Department says a large procession will travel around 12:30 p.m. The procession will travel from the Sloan Convention Center to Scottsville Road and conclude at Bowling Green Gardens on Lovers…

Crash Responder Safety Week reminds drivers to slow down, move over

Source: Bowling Green Police Department.FRANKFORT, Ky. – Crash Responder Safety Week is Nov. 17 through Nov. 21, reminding drivers to slow down and move over for first responders. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Kentucky’s “Slow Down, Move Over” law expanded in July 2024 (KSR 189.930) to protect not only first responders but anyone in distress on the side of…

Plona signs three Kentucky prospects to 2026 class

WKU Athletics Press Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Hilltopper Basketball Mahurin Family Foundation Head Coach Hank Plona announced the signings of prospects Cole Edelen, Gabe Weis and Gavin Murphy to the Hilltoppers’ 2026 class on Thursday. “We are very excited about adding these three young men to our basketball family,” Plona said. “Gabe, Cole and Gavin all add talent and ability, as well…