Author: WNKY Staff

Nonprofit to match donations for Kentucky Humane Society

Source: WAVE. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – The Kentucky Humane Society has gotten a late Christmas present. WAVE reports that now until midnight on Dec. 31, any donation made to the Kentucky Humane Society will go even further. That’s thanks to a $30,000 investment from national nonprofit Petco Love. According to WAVE, the money will be used to triple match donations…

Mead named CUSA Co-Player of the Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball senior point guard Alexis Mead earned Conference USA Co-Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday, Dec. 30. Mead led the Lady Toppers with 18 points against No. 16 Kentucky. The Moreno Valley, California native went 8-of-8 from the free throw line, the 41st time she’s gone perfect from the charity stripe…

Lady Toppers fall in final non-conference tuneup at #16 Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball dropped its final non-conference game of the season at No. 16/15 Kentucky on Saturday evening, 88-70. The Lady Toppers (9-3) stuck with the Wildcats (11-1) the first quarter and a half, but a lopsided finish to the second quarter and third quarter led Kentucky to victory. HOW IT HAPPENED The two teams went basket…

Bowling Green Trolley to offer John Carpenter experience

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.  – The Bowling Green Trolley is offering a hyperlocal tour this January taking fans through the hometown of John Carpenter. Organizers say fans will get to see Carpenter’s early life and legacy. Carpenter is best known as a filmmaker behind a host of horror movies, including multiple “Halloween” films through the late 1970s into the 1980s. Presented…

Tops close nonconference slate with loss at Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – WKU men’s basketball closed its nonconference schedule of competition for the 2024-25 season with a 112-64 loss on the road at Michigan on Sunday night in Crisler Center. With the loss, the Hilltoppers prepare to enter Conference USA play next week standing at 9-4 overall on the season with an 8-1 mark at home. HOW IT…

BRADD’s deputy executive director announces retirement after 33 years

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One Barren River Area Development District official is being honored this week after announcing her retirement following her work at the organization for 33 years. Michelle Hines started working for BRADD’s developmental council in 1989 as a homecare case manager before being promoted to the associate director of aging, according to a release. The organization says…

Edmonson County Water District issues boil water advisory

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Edmonson County Water District is issuing a boil water advisory starting Monday. According to a social media post by the district, it has issued a boil water advisory “because the potential exists for bacteriological contamination due to low pressure or no pressure because of pump failure.” The Edmonson County Water District says the areas affected…

Suspects wreck stolen vehicle in Bowling Green during pursuit

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating after a stolen vehicle fled deputies and wrecked on Monday. According to authorities, deputies were patrolling at 1:49 a.m. around the Baileys Farm subdivision when they saw a male in dark clothing running from two parked vehicles. Deputies say the male got into the back of a silver…

Bowling Green man arrested after allegedly hitting man with hammer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges after police say a person living in the same home was allegedly hit by a hammer. According to a uniform citation, officers responded Sunday around 1:18 p.m. to a home on Glen Lily Road regarding a reported physical altercation. Upon arrival, police say they spoke to Thomas Shelton, 60,…

Wanted man charged with unlawful imprisonment at Glasgow home

GLASGOW, Ky. – A wanted man has been arrested in Glasgow on several charges following a domestic incident. According to the Glasgow Police Department, officers responded Friday to North Race Street regarding a physical domestic complaint. Police say upon arrival, a victim stated she had been “restrained from leaving” a residence by being put into a chokehold and having her…