Author: WNKY Staff

Kentucky State Police makes arrests after laser allegedly pointed at aircraft

MAYSLICK, Ky. – Two men have been arrested after an alleged incident involving a laser being pointed at a Kentucky State Police helicopter. According to the Kentucky State Police, the incident occurred on Nov. 3 near Mayslick. Authorities say as troopers were responding to a report of a missing 11-year-old in Robertson County, the KSP Aircraft Support Branch was providing…

Lady Toppers sign two for 2026

WKU Athletics Press Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball head coach Greg Collins has announced two signees for the 2026 class. Jamila Ray and Elise Coleman will join the Lady Toppers for the 2026-27 season. “Both Elise and Jamila are outstanding in the classroom and high character young ladies who’ll represent WKU well,” said Collins. “They’ve played for great high school programs…

Bowling Green man charged with vehicular homicide in fatal Russellville Road crash

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence of alcohol following a fatal crash on Russellville Road on November 1. Bowling Green Police Department Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward says Imata Songolo, 20, of Bowling Green, was taken into custody after being released from the University of Louisville Hospital. According to…

Local officials proclaim National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Source: City of Bowling Green.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Officials gathered in Bowling Green on Thursday to proclaim Nov. 16-22 as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. According to the city of Bowling Green, for over 25 years, the National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness have aimed to bring awareness to the reasons…

Community Action holds Chili Cook-Off fundraiser

BOWLING GREEN, KY. – The community gathered for a heated competition to support family education and health services in South Central Kentucky. Community Action of Southern Kentucky, a non-profit, hosted its chili cook-off fundraiser at First Baptist Church in Bowling Green on Friday. The cook-off featured celebrity chefs from local businesses and organizations competing for chili bragging rights. Celebrity judges…

Man charged with trafficking fentanyl in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Tennessee man is facing charges in connection with allegedly trafficking fentanyl in Simpson County. According to a uniform citation, the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force was contacted Thursday regarding a drug transaction. Authorities say the caller stated they were buying 3 ounces of methamphetamine and a gram of fentanyl from 29-year-old Jaurez Montgomery of Nashville,…

13-year-old remains missing from Rockcastle County over a month later

Source: Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office. ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. – Over four weeks later, a search continues for a missing Kentucky teen. Thirteen-year-old Wynter Wagoner was last seen in the Orlando area of Rockcastle County on Oct. 14 around 6:15 p.m., according to the Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say Wagoner is described as 5 feet 1 inch tall and 147…