Author: WNKY Staff

WKU Tennis match at North Alabama canceled

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The WKU Women’s Tennis match against North Alabama scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 15, has been canceled. The Lady Toppers are now scheduled to return to action on Wednesday, Feb. 19, with a 1 p.m. CT home match against Samford. For all the latest on WKU Women’s Tennis, follow @WKUTennis on Twitter and Instagram.

Kentucky State Police finds stolen vehicle in Cave City

CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it has located a vehicle after it was stolen out of Bowling Green. According to KSP Post 3 public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker, the vehicle was recovered Wednesday morning after it traveled on Interstate 65 out of Bowling Green. The truck reportedly was located at a Shell gas station in…

Road section reopened after tractor-trailer wreck in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Traffic on Scottsville Road in Glasgow was impacted due to an accident Wednesday, authorities say. According to Barren County Sheriff’s Office public information officer Mike Houchens, the collision between two tractor-trailers occurred at 3581 Scottsville Road in Glasgow. Houchens says the road closed but reopened as of 6:30 p.m. Further details have not yet been released. News…

Several indicted in Bowling Green on immigration offenses

BOWLING GREEN and PADUCAH, Ky. – Multiple people have been indicted on immigration offenses in both Bowling Green and Paducah. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, five individuals have been indicted on illegal reentry after deportation or removal. According to the indictments, the following individuals are charged: Julio Rodriguez Aguilar, 33, a citizen of Honduras,…

Litteral, Higgins named to 2025 NCBWA Stopper of the Year Preseason Watch List

DALLAS – WKU Baseball pitchers Lucas Litteral and Cal Higgins were named to the 2025 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association Stopper of the Year Preseason Watch List, the association announced Wednesday. The award is given annually to the top relief pitcher in Division I Baseball. Of the 77 players named to the initial watch list, WKU’s two selections are the…

House Bill 161 approved in Kentucky

On Tuesday, the House Standing Committee on transportation approved House Bill 161, but what does that mean for you? The measure is sponsored by Rep. Kevin Jackson of Bowling Green and would allow third-party entities to issue driver’s license renewals. Twenty-eight other states already allow third-party entities to issue driver’s license renewals, providing residents with greater flexibility and shorter wait…

Wanted man apprehended after theft case at Bowling Green business

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- One man is facing multiple charges after police say he was connected to a theft case at a Bowling Green store. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, on Feb. 10, officers apprehended Jammal Cooper, 38, at 403 Ethan Court. Police say Cooper was identified after leaving a local store where he was known to have previously…

Senate Bill 120 passed to protect Kentucky student-athletes from abuse

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – State Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong and Sen. Stephen West cosponsored a bill to ensure the safety of Kentucky student-athletes. WKYT reports the bill will change the student-athlete consent form each student receives to include information about reporting abuse. It will also clarify the responsibility of coaches if they have reason to believe an athlete is being…

Med Center Health Dental Clinic helps expand access to blood pressure screenings

Source: Med Center Health. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health’s Dental Clinic and the American Heart Association are teaming up to address high blood pressure. According to Med Center Health, the initiative, called “Embracing Community Care,” is funded through the Delta Dental of Kentucky Foundation. Health officials say the program wants to give dental clinics essential tools, including tabletop…

Community Action of Southern Kentucky in need of volunteers

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Community Action of Southern Kentucky is in need of volunteers, and you can help. The nonprofit is looking for those who will help get the tax returns they deserve. You can volunteer for just two hours a week and be able to help hundreds, according to the organization. There are opportunities in multiple counties, and no…