Author: WNKY Staff

Stout receives invitation to 2025 NFL Scouting Combine

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football defensive back Upton Stout earned an invitation to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, the NFL announced on Thursday. Stout was one of the premier defensive backs in Conference USA last season, earning First Team All-CUSA honors for his efforts. He recorded 52 tackles, including 7.5 tackles for loss and a sack, along with an…

WKU Baseball opens 2025 campaign against Illinois State

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball will open the 2025 season with a four-game series at home against Illinois State beginning with a doubleheader on Friday, Feb. 14 at 12 p.m. CT. AT THE GAME • Illinois State (0-0) at WKU (0-0) • Nick Denes Field | Bowling Green, Ky. • Friday, Feb. 14 | 12 p.m. CT (Doubleheader) •…

Possible stolen vehicle stop leads to arrest of 2 in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Two men are charged following a traffic stop. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it was dispatched to the area of Veterans Memorial Highway on Thursday to a possible stolen vehicle with a Georgia registration plate. Deputies located the vehicle and through investigation determined that the registration plate did not belong to the vehicle. Following a traffic…

UPDATE: Man allegedly steals truck in Bowling Green, arrested in Cave City

CAVE CITY, Ky. – An Indianapolis man allegedly stole a business truck Wednesday. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded at 9:11 a.m. to the Shell gas station on Duntov Way regarding a stolen vehicle. Police say the victim stated the individual drove off in the vehicle and had gotten out of a black Pontiac G6….

UPDATE: 1 fatality reported after Barren Co. house fire

GLASGOW, Ky. – One person is dead following a house fire in Barren County. According to Barren County coroner Tim Gibson, a house fire occurred Thursday on Coral Hill Halfway Road. The initial call came in to the 911 center at 8:47 a.m., according to Gibson. Gibson confirmed the victim has been identified as 71-year-old James Lane. News 40 will…

Bowling Green man charged with attempted kidnapping of adult

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges, including attempted kidnapping. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Wednesday just after 10:30 a.m. to the 2300 block of Tomblinson Way for a disturbance. Police say upon arrival, they made contact with two women. According to police, one woman stated she had gotten…

WKU continues preseason tour in Alabama

TROY, Ala. — After opening the 2025 season in Georgia, the Hilltoppers return to Alabama to play in the Trojan Classic hosted by Troy. TOURNAMENT INFO Location: Troy Softball Complex Southeast Missouri February 14 9 a.m. CT Live Stats Eastern Illinois February 14 11:30 a.m. CT Live Stats February 15 11:30 a.m. CT Live Stats Troy February 15 5:30 p.m….

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College students excel in Microsoft Office Specialist certification

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College has announced the achievements of its students and educators in the Microsoft Office Specialist certification program. During the Fall Qualifier of the 2024 Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship, SKYCTC students demonstrated their exceptional proficiency, securing top placements in Kentucky. Notably, Paris Carlson and Brooke Stinson earned first place in…