Author: WNKY Staff

McIvor named Monday Morning Quarterback by East-West Shrine Bowl

WKU Athletics Press Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football quarterback Maverick McIvor has been named Monday Morning Quarterback for the East-West Shrine Bowl, the organization announced Monday. The award is given out to an all-star game eligible quarterback that displayed the most NFL traits that week. McIvor’s recognition comes after leading the Hilltoppers to a 41-24 victory over Sam Houston on Saturday at…

Man charged after tractor-trailer allegedly hits building in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Mississippi man is facing charges after allegedly leaving the scene of a wreck in Simpson County. According to a uniform citation, Franklin police responded around 10:22 p.m. Friday to a hit-and-run vehicle collision at TA Truck Service. Authorities say a tractor-trailer had driven through the truck service bay and hit two concrete barriers, which caused severe…

Hart County man charged with rape of child

HARDYVILLE, Ky. – A Hart County man is charged with rape and possession of sexual abuse material involving a child. According to a uniform citation, 25-year-old Christopher Hawkins of Hardyville is charged with use of a minor in a sex performance (under 16 years of age), distribution of matter portraying a sex performance by a minor under 12 and first-degree…

Man charged with heroin possession after wreck in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Tennessee man is facing drug possession charges following a collision in Simpson County. A uniform citation states the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office responded around 4:36 p.m. to Kenny Perry Drive for a non-injury collision. Authorities say upon arrival, they spoke with one of the drivers, 30-year-old Hayden Uhles of Hendersonville, Tennessee, who stated the collision was…

Horse Cave resident wins Trooper Island Camp raffle

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – Congratulations are in order for a Horse Cave resident. The Kentucky State Police announced Monday that Sarah Alvey of Horse Cave is the winner of the 2025 Trooper Island Camp, Inc. drawing. Alvey reportedly won out of 42,000 tickets sold total. Troopers say this is the highest number of tickets sold in Trooper Island’s history. The…

State police investigating fire department tanker truck crash

MARION COUNTY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash in Marion County. KSP Public Affairs Office Trooper Jonathan Houk says troopers responded to the crash at 4:17 pm (CDT) on Friday. According to KSP’s preliminary investigation, a Raywick Fire Department 2008 International tanker truck, operated by firefighter Brian Hatt, 51, of Raywick, was traveling North on KY…

UPDATE: 14-year-old suspect in Mayfield High School football shooting arrested

MAYFIELD, Ky. – An arrest has been made in the Mayfield High School football game shooting incident. The Mayfield Police Department says a 14-year-old male suspect from Fulton has been arrested and charged with first-degree assault, following a shooting during the fourth quarter of the Mayfield High School Football game. According to police, the suspect shot Jordan Riley, 18, of…

Hilltoppers open season with 41-24 win over Sam Houston

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football opened the season with a 41-24 win over Sam Houston on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium. Led by quarterback Maverick McIvor, who threw for over 400 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for another score in his WKU debut, the Hilltoppers moved to 1-0 on the season and 1-0 in Conference USA play. HOW IT…

1 shot in parking lot near Mayfield High School football game

MAYFIELD, Ky. – One person was injured in a shooting in Mayfield on Friday evening. The Mayfield Police Department responded to a shooting in the parking area near War Memorial Football Stadium. The shooting happened during the Battle of the Birds game between Mayfield High School and Graves County High School. The Mayfield Police Department says one adult victim was…

Kansas man accused of child sex crimes in Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Kansas man is accused of meeting a Kentucky teen for sexual intercourse. According to authorities, Kentucky State Police Post 3 received a call reporting a juvenile had left their home with a 41-year-old male. Troopers say they contacted the minor’s parents, and a thorough investigation revealed 41-year-old Justin R. Bevitt of Topeka, Kansas had several…