Author: WNKY Staff

Lady Toppers begin CUSA play with Liberty on Thursday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball returns tips off Conference USA play and the 2025 calendar year on Thursday, Jan. 2 when the Lady Toppers host Liberty. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. in E.A. Diddle Arena. AT THE GAME Superhero Night – Kids attending Thursday’s game are encouraged to dress as their favorite superheroes. The first 100 fans…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Kentucky State Police searching for man after pursuit

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police continues to search for a Hopkinsville man in connection with a pursuit. Troopers say they are still searching for Anthony Manning, 29, of Hopkinsville after an incident that occurred on May 24. RELATED: WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted after pursuit into Butler County According to authorities, troopers were conducting a traffic safety checkpoint in…

What’s open on New Year’s Day?

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you plan to head out on New Year’s Day, here is a list of what you may find open or closed in the local area: Grocery stores, shopping and pharmacies Kroger: Open during your local store’s normal hours Walmart: Open until 11 p.m. Target: Bowling Green’s store will be open until 10 p.m. You can…

Tops travel for CUSA opener at Liberty on Thursday

LYNCHBURG, Va. – WKU men’s basketball opens its Conference USA slate of competition for the 2024-25 season on the road at Liberty on Thursday, Dec. 2. Tipoff from Liberty Arena in Lynchburg, Va. is slated for 6 p.m. CT with the game set to be nationally televised live on CBS Sports Network. The Hilltoppers enter the conference opener facing the…

Vehicle crashes into river during pursuit in Ohio County

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is among those taken into custody following a vehicle pursuit in Ohio County early Tuesday. The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office says it was contacted around 12:42 a.m. by the Kentucky State Police Post 3 about a pursuit that would enter the county. Deputies say they prepared to deploy spike strips when the…

Firefighters respond to reported structure fire on Kenilwood Way

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple units are on the scene after a reported structure fire on the 1200 block of Kenilwood Way in Bowling Green. According to Bowling Green Fire Department public information officer Katie McKee, the fire is now under control. News 40 is working to gather more details at this time. We will provide an update as more…

Glasgow police working reported shots fired complaint

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is working a reported shots fired complaint Tuesday afternoon. Major Terry Flatt with the Glasgow Police Department confirmed officers have learned through an investigation that a domestic incident occurred near East Cherry Street and Columbia Avenue. Flatt says no injuries have been reported at this time. He stated a male subject may have…

First responders at scene of collision on Kentucky 185

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – First responders are at the scene of a reported collision on Kentucky 185 in Warren County. The Richardsville Fire Department says it responded just before 3 p.m. to the scene at the intersection of Kentucky 185 and Detour Road. Details are limited at this time. Drivers should use caution in the area. News 40 will provide…

Man charged with rape of 10-year-old girl in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is facing charges after police say he allegedly raped a child in the parking lot of a Bowling Green store. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, officers arrested Elia Byiringiro, 22, of Bowling Green on Saturday after responding to a report of an assault. Police say after an initial investigation, detectives identified and…