Author: WNKY Staff

Edmonton woman charged with drug possession after traffic stop

GLASGOW, Ky. – An Edmonton woman is charged with drug offenses. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says a traffic stop was conducted on Burkesville Road on Tuesday. An officer made contact with Randee Bell, 36, of Edmonton. The officer says an odor of marijuana was coming from inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle located…

Haas Homers Twice, Hot Rods Fall to Emperors 7-3

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Hunter Haas clobbered two solo homers and the Bowling Green Hot Rods (3-2) pitching staff struck out 11, but still fell short to the Rome Emperors (2-3) by a score of 7-3 on Wednesday at Bowling Green Ballpark. Rome started the scoring in the top of the second inning against Bowling Green starter Chandler Murphy. Justin Janas and…

WKU TEN: Lady Toppers Return Home, Defeat Campbellsville 7-0

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis returned home and defeated Campbellsville 7-0 on Wednesday at the Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park. The Lady Toppers improved to 14-9 overall and 11-6 at home with the win over the Tigers (5-8).HOW IT HAPPENED Singles (Order of finish: 3,1,4,2,5,6) 1. Rachel Hermanova (WKU) def. Oriana Espinoza (CU) 6-0, 6-4…

Local Menards hosting pet supply drive

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You can stop by your local Menards home improvement store to make a difference in the lives of animals According to a release by Menards, the Bowling Green location is serving as a drop site for a local Humane Association through the month of May. Menards says shoppers can find a variety of pet supplies at…

Tennessee man charged with unlawful imprisonment in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is behind bars after an alleged case of unlawful imprisonment in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Wednesday morning to the 1000 block of Boatlanding Road. Police say a victim stated a subject, identified as 34-year-old Jessie Wardlow of Madison, Tennessee, referred to himself as “Zone” and…

Allen County-Scottsville FFA member named FFA Regional Star Farmer

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A member of the Allen County-Scottsville Future Farmers of America Chapter is being recognized with a regional honor. According to Allen County PR/Photos, Ty Jones has been named the FFA Regional Star Farmer for the Barren River Region. Officials say this is one of the highest honors a FFA member can earn regionally. Nikki Towe, FFA advisor…

WKU TF: Tops headed to Arkansas for Little Rock invite

Live Results BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Track and Field is set to compete at the Little Rock Invitational on Friday and Saturday, April 11-12 in Little Rock, Arkansas. MEET INFO Coleman Sports Complex, Little Rock, Ark. Friday and Saturday, April 11-12 Live Results Schedule Watch (Saturday) ABOUT THE TOPS Last time out, WKU competed at the Tennessee Invite and…

National Weather Service Louisville confirms EF-2 tornado in Barren County

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – During recent severe weather, a tornado reportedly hit Barren County. This was confirmed Wednesday with the National Weather Service Louisville, which stated the tornado reached an EF-2 level in the county on April 3. NWS officials say estimated peak winds reached 120 miles per hour, with the tornado’s recorded path reaching 4.9 miles. NWS data states…

Kentucky troopers taking part in multi-state project aimed at distracted driving

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A multi-state trooper project is underway right now focused on reducing distracted driving. The Kentucky State Police says it is participating in the six-state trooper project from April 7 to April 14. During this time, KSP is teaming up with state police from Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia to prevent distracted driving crashes. Troopers say…