BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Volleyball (9-6; 3-0 CUSA) defeated Missouri State (11-4; 2-1 CUSA) in three sets Friday evening inside E.A. Diddle Arena. The win marks the 816th of head coach Travis Hudson’s decorated career, making him the all-time single sport wins leader in WKU history. In the third set, the Hilltoppers fell behind 19-14 but closed out the…
ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – A father and stepmother in Allen County are accused of “torture” of a child, according to authorities. According to the Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force, on Friday, Oct. 2, officers began investigating allegations involving abuse and neglect of a 6-year-old. Authorities say the child was taken to The Medical Center at Scottsville. According to detectives, the…
BARREN COUNTY, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – Barren County Fiscal Court honored fallen Trooper Hayden Phillips during its special-called meeting on Friday, Oct. 2. According to a report by Glasgow News 1, a moment of silence began the meeting, providing a moment to recognize Phillips, those who worked alongside him and his family. Phillips, a trooper for the Kentucky State…
Source: Canva. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is on scene of a reported collision on Elrod Road. According to Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower, deputies responded to the 1700 block of Elrod Road Friday evening. Details are limited this time. Traffic may be heavier in this area due to the reported wreck. Drivers are encouraged to…
LAS CRUCES, N.M. – WKU Football lost to New Mexico State 34-13 on Thursday at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Hilltoppers fall to 1-4 overall and 0-1 in CUSA play with the loss to the Aggies (2-3, 1-0). HOW IT HAPPENED WKU scored first with a 45-yard field goal from Karl Campbell at the 9:53 mark…
SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is warning residents of an ongoing scam. SCSO says callers are impersonating law enforcement, calling victims and claiming they missed jury duty. Scammers are demanding individuals pay through a Bitcoin machine. SCSO says scammers are also creating fake warrants to make their threats seem legitimate. “The Sheriff’s Office will NOT…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Friday, Oct. 2, the suspect accused of killing Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips appeared in court in Warren County on charges connected to his death. During the court appearance, a fugitive warrant out of Sumner County, Tennessee was discussed for 51-year-old Emonnie Branch. According to a WNKY News 40 reporter on scene, Judge Kim…
Photo Source: Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. — Friends of Mammoth Cave National Park has been awarded a grant from the National Parks Foundation, the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service. According to a release on Friday, the grant will fund field trips to the park as well as in-classroom and ranger-led programs for local students. Friends of…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Authorities are requesting assistance in identifying an individual and a vehicle involved in an incident in Russellville. The Russellville Police Department says the incident happened at the KFC located at 683 N Main St, on Tuesday at approximately 3 p.m. RPD says the vehicle is a white work truck and the individual was seen wearing a blue…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce has announced the theme of this year’s Christmas parade as an All-American Christmas. According to the chamber, the parade will celebrate America’s 250th birthday on Saturday, Dec. 5. In addition, the chamber says this year’s grand marshal will be Medal of Honor recipient Don Jenkins. Float lineup will begin at noon…
