Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: Surveillance video released related to Greenwood High School theft

Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has released video surveillance in connection to an alleged theft at Greenwood High School. Deputies say the vehicle above was recorded turning into the high school’s property before the theft occurred. According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, an electric ClubCar golf cart Carryall 300 was…

UPDATE: Tennessee woman allegedly crashes into police cruiser near Scottsville during chase

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Tennessee woman is facing charges after police say she crashed into a police cruiser during a pursuit that passed through Allen County. The Scottsville Police Department and the Allen County Sheriff’s Office attempted to initiate a traffic stop around 1:40 p.m. Thursday on a 2004 Dodge Durango due to a traffic violation. Police say the driver…

Traffic signal damaged by crash in Bowling Green, road near I-165 blocked

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A crash has caused U.S. 31-W in Bowling Green to be blocked at Interstate 165. According to transportation officials, the traffic signal in this area has been damaged. Drivers should use an alternate route. Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward says two vehicles, a pickup truck and a Cadillac Escalade, were involved in…

SKYCTC to host SKY Fame Family Recruitment Night on Feb. 27

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College’s SKY FAME program is hosting a recruitment night for those interested in learning more about the program. The event is set for Thursday, Feb. 27 at 5 p.m. at SKYCTC’s Franklin-Simpson Center located at 175 Davis Drive in Franklin. Those interested are encouraged to bring their parents or guardians with them…

WKU softball’s Sharpe named to Preseason All-CUSA team

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — With the 2025 season just weeks away, Conference USA announced its preseason Coaches’ Poll and Preseason All-Conference team on Thursday. Both the poll and the team are voted on by the conference’s coaches. The Hilltoppers are picked to finish second and sophomore infielder Morgan Sharpe earned a spot on the Preseason All-CUSA squad. WKU is coming…

Sinkhole opens, leaves many without water in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Municipal Utilities is reporting a sinkhole opening in Bowling Green. BGMU says a sinkhole is open near 1713 Singletree Way. The water main is collapsed and many customers are experiencing a water outage. Crews are at the sinkhole working on damage repair. “Fixing sinkholes is a complicated endeavor,” says Andy Souza, director of Bowling…

Barren Inc. announces award recipients at Sybil Leamon Volunteer Awards

GLASGOW, Ky. –  On Thursday morning, the Barren County Chamber of Commerce, hosted the annual Sybil Leamon Volunteer Awards to recognize the efforts of community members. According to a release by Barren Inc., the event highlighted the Ambassador of the Year, Board Member of the Year and The Sybil Leamon Volunteer of the Year. The Ambassador of the Year award…

Hilltoppers add three to 2025 class

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football announced the signings of offensive lineman Devon Smith, offensive lineman Elijah Williams and defensive lineman Sharlandiin “Zaqq” Strange on Thursday, bringing WKU’s 2025 signing class to 46 members. Devon Smith | R-Sr. | OL | 6-5 | 299 | ULM/New Mexico/Jones College/Biloxi HS | Biloxi, Miss. Smith comes to WKU after spending the 2024…

WKU releases Fall 2024 Dean’s and President’s lists

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University has released the honors lists for the fall 2024 semester. Full-time undergraduate students with a semester grade-point average of 3.4 to 3.79 are named to the Dean’s List. Students with a GPA of 3.8 to 4.0 are named to the President’s List. Their names are marked with an asterisk (*). The list of…

Warren County Public Library to host Black History Month events

Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Library is hosting multiple events in honor of Black History Month. The following events will be taking place in Bowling Green throughout the month of February: Remembering Alice Dunnigan: Saturday, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. at The Capitol. Bailey Vandiver kicks off WCPL’s Black History Month celebration…