Author: WNKY Staff

Independence Bank, Logan County 4-H to host Country Ham Breakfast fundraiser

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. — Independence Bank and Logan County 4-H are bringing back a tradition with this year’s Brother Joe’s Family Christmas Country Ham Breakfast. Originally founded in 1954 by Brother Joe Carrico and a group dedicated to helping families in need, organizers say the event became a yearly Logan County staple for decades. However, after pausing in 2020, the event…

Leachman Automotive collecting essential winter items for families facing hardships

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local car dealership is hosting a holiday donation drive this season. Leachman Buick GMC’s “Holidays for the Homeless” returns for its fifth year to help those in need. Leachman will serve as an exclusive drop-off site for essential winter items like hats, coats, blankets, and gloves. The campaign also accepts non-perishable food items to assist…

Man charged with leaving the scene of an accident in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is facing several charges after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Wednesday to a hit and run at the intersection of Louisville Road and West Riverview Drive. Upon arrival, police say a driver stated they were rear ended while…

Semi-truck crash closes portion of I-65 South, drivers injured

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A two tractor-trailer crash caused lane closures on Interstate 65 south on Thursday morning. According to a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 social media post, a tractor-trailer crash at the 25-mile marker closed one lane. Kentucky State Police public affairs officer Trooper Katan Parker says two tractor-trailers were involved in the crash at 1:23 a.m. One…

Lady Toppers fall to #17/19 Vanderbilt

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball (2-3) fell to No. 17/19 Vanderbilt (4-0) on Wednesday evening in E.A. Diddle Arena, 87-49, to conclude a three-game homestand. The Lady Toppers will be back in Diddle on Wednesday, Dec. 3 after going on the road for the next two games. HOW IT HAPPENED Torri James, Tia Shelling, Salma Khedr, Zsofia Telegdy…

Christmas at the Cave to start at Mammoth Cave National Park on Nov. 21

Source: Christmas at the Cave/Mammoth Cave National Park. MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. –  Mammoth Cave Horse Camp is offering the chance to combine natural beauty with holiday spirit. Christmas at the Cave will take place every Thursday through Sunday from Nov. 21 to Dec. 28. The event is scheduled to last from 4:30 to 9 p.m. each night. During this time,…

UK professor shares how to eat with intention during the holiday season

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- With the busy holiday season at all of our front doors, we all could be eating more food than we normally do. But eating with intention is not an easy thing to do, especially when you have so many holiday traditions. Whether it’s pie, cake or mac and cheese, many health experts want to encourage people not…

Six Hilltoppers earn All-CUSA honors, Bauer named Player of the Year

DALLAS, Texas – Conference USA announced their postseason awards on Wednesday, with WKU Volleyball earning four superlatives and placing a total of six players across the All-Conference and All-Freshmen Teams. Callie Bauer became the eighth—and fifth straight—player in program history to earn the Alyssa Cavanaugh Player of the Year award. In addition, Bauer also earned her second consecutive Setter of…

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade unveils new floats, including ‘Labubu,’ ‘Stranger Things’

(WNBC) – The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is just eight days away, and fans can look forward to some new floats this year. Familiar characters and some new additions, like Labubu and “KpPop Demon Hunters,” are all part of the floats that will be part of this year’s parade. Overall, seven new floats are getting ready for their Thanksgiving Day…

Gas station employee arrested after allegedly fabricating an armed robbery

RUSH, Ky. – An Ashland man is facing criminal charges after allegedly fabricating an armed robbery. Kentucky State Police says it responded to an armed robbery at the Marathon Gas Station at 9822 U.S. 60 in Rush on Wednesday. Troopers contacted the store employee, Jessie McDaniels, 32, of Ashland, at the scene. McDaniels told police two armed men entered the…