Author: WNKY Staff

Lady Toppers add home match against Campbellsville

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis has added a home match against Campbellsville on Wednesday, April 9. The match is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. CT at the Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park. The Lady Toppers hold a 6-1 record all-time against Campbellsville, but the two programs haven’t played each other since the 2014…

Horse Cave woman allegedly assaults juvenile at basketball game

HODGENVILLE, Ky. – A fight at a middle school resulted in the arrest of an adult. The Hodgenville Police Department says it observed an altercation at Larue County Middle School during a basketball game on the evening of February 28. Officers believed the incident involved two students. During the investigation, it was determined that one of the suspects, Hanna Perry…

Grayson Co. teen arrested for assault of female medical worker

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Grayson County teen has been arrested after a female medical worker at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center was assaulted. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, on Saturday evening, a 911 caller reported a male was lying on the ground on Kate Corner. K105 reports a uniform citation states EMS transported 18-year-old David…

$25,000 a year for life winning ticket sold in Kentucky

Source: Kentucky Lottery. MOUNT WASHINGTON, Ky. – A $25,000 a Year for Life winning ticket has been sold in Kentucky. According to the Kentucky Lottery, a Lucky for Life drawing was held Tuesday, March 4, which produced five matching numbers. Lottery officials say the winning ticket was sold at Cut Rate Liquors at 185 Delaina Drive in Mount Washington. Officials…

Hackett named CUSA Women’s Golfer Of The Week

Photo credit: WKU AthleticsDALLAS, Texas – WKU women’s golf junior Sydney Hackett earned her second career Conference USA Golfer of the Week honor on Wednesday. Hackett finished tied for third at the UNF Collegiate, leading the Lady Tops to their second tournament win in as many weeks. Hackett also finished third at the Reynolds Lake Oconee Invitational to begin the…

Bestselling author John Burke to speak at Plaza Theatre in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A pastor and New York Times bestselling author is set to speak at the Plaza Theatre in Glasgow. According to Christian Family Radio, John Burke, author of “Imagine Heaven and Imagine the God of Heaven,” works as a pastor and international speaker that has spoken to more than 100,000 people in 30 countries on leadership and spiritual…

Portion of Oakland Flatrock Road closed

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County drivers will want to be aware of a road closure on Wednesday. According to Warren County government officials, Oakland Flatrock Road is closed between Gotts Hydro Road (Kentucky 1297) and Curtis Hendricks Road. Officials ask that drivers do not remove any barricades or signage that has been placed for safety reasons.

Search at Allen County home leads to meth trafficking charges

ADOLPHUS, Ky. – Two people are facing charges after authorities say they found evidence of methamphetamine trafficking in an Allen County residence. According to a uniform citation, the Allen County Scottsville Crime Task Force and the Allen County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant Tuesday at a residence on Christmas Lane in Adolphus. During the search, authorities say they found…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Woman wanted in theft case

ALLEN and WARREN counties, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is asking the public’s help to locate a woman in connection with a theft case. Troopers say Jamie Barton, 39, is wanted on charges of receiving stolen property over $1,000 and tampering with physical evidence. Authorities say Barton was last known to reside in Allen…

Sunrise Spotlight: Purses, Pouts and Pearls 2025

On today’s Sunrise Spotlight, News 40’s Ashlee Wilson is sitting down with Jill Isom. Together, they spoke about this year’s Purses, Pouts & Pearls and discussed how you can support the American Cancer Society year-round! Find out what you can do to support cancer survivors by clicking right here.