Author: WNKY Staff

Lady Toppers host FIU on Saturday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball returns to action on Saturday, Jan. 4 when the Lady Toppers host FIU. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. in E.A. Diddle Arena. AT THE GAME Kids Takeover – Kids who have previously signed up will be involved throughout the game in junior gameday positions. Tickets GAME INFO WKU (9-4, 0-1 CUSA) vs….

Tops continue CUSA campaign at FIU on Saturday

MIAMI – WKU men’s basketball continues its Conference USA slate of competition for the 2024-25 season on the road at FIU on Saturday, Dec. 4. Tipoff from Ocean Bank Convocation Center in Miami, Fla. is set for 1 p.m. CT with ESPN+ broadcasting the event. The Hilltoppers enter the matchup facing the Panthers standing at 10-4 overall with a 1-0…

BREAKING: Section of Park Avenue at Adams Place closed due to structure fire

GLASGOW, Ky. – Park Avenue and the intersection with Adams Place in Glasgow is currently closed due to a structure fire, according to major Terry Flatt with the Glasgow Police Department. Details are limited at this time. Drivers are asked by law enforcement to use an alternate route. News 40 will provide additional details as they become available.

Weekend Pet of the Day: Lincoln

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s time for your weekend Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust. This weekend, we’d like you to meet Lincoln! Lincoln has a heart as big as his paws, and it shows because he loves to give hugs. He’s also a calm and gentle giant, and while he’s still being house…

UPDATE: 1 flown after injury accident in Barren County

GLASGOW, Ky. – One person has been flown after a crash in Barren County, authorities say. Chief Deputy Mike Houchens with the Barren County Sheriff’s Office says the accident happened near the 8000 block of Happy Valley Road on Friday afternoon. Both lanes of traffic are blocked. Kentucky State Police public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker says KSP is now…

Sentences of two former Hopkinsville daycare workers convicted of child abuse upheld

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Two former Hopkinsville daycare workers will continue to serve prison sentences. Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that the prison sentences of Allison Simpson, 27, and Nina Morgan, 57, were upheld by the Kentucky Supreme Court on Friday. Simpson and Morgan were employed at the United Methodist Church Daycare in Hopkinsville. Child abuse committed by Simpson was first…

Duvall of Bowling Green named vice chair of Health Services Committee

Source: Kentucky House Majority Caucus. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Rep. Robert Duvall of Bowling Green has been named the new vice chair of the Kentucky House’s Health Services Committee, House Speaker David Osborne announced this week. “As a healthcare provider, I’ve devoted my career to helping the men and women of my community live healthier lives and I’m grateful for the…

Hopkinsville man, woman facing drug trafficking, stolen property charges

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A man and woman are facing drug trafficking and stolen property charges following an alleged burglary. On Thursday, the Christian County Sheriff’s Office received a burglary report on Bradshaw Road. Deputies say the victims’ buildings were burglarized and items valuing thousands of dollars were stolen. During the investigation, deputies collected video evidence that revealed the suspects in…

Hopkinsville first responders answer child’s call to 911 about missing Santa

Source: Hopkinsville Fire/EMS. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – First responders in Hopkinsville answered an unexpected call in late December. Seven-year-old Kian dialed 911 because he was upset about missing Santa’s drive-by the week prior, officials say. That’s when Hopkinsville Fire and EMS and the Hopkinsville Police Department stepped in. They decided to help give Kian a gift of their own with a…