Author: WNKY Staff

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…

WKU Baseball opening weekend adjusted

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Due to potential inclement weather in Bowling Green, this weekend’s opening series against Illinois State has been adjusted. Opening day will now feature a doubleheader beginning at 12 p.m. CT with both games scheduled for nine innings. Game two will start 30 minutes following the conclusion of game one. Saturday has been rescheduled from a doubleheader…

Bowling Green man allegedly exposes himself, masturbates in front of women

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing sexual abuse charges after allegedly exposing his genitals to multiple females. The Bowling Green Police Department says it responded to the 1700 block of Chestnut Street on Feb. 1 to a complaint of a man exposing himself to a female juvenile. The female juvenile told police she was walking her…

Metcalfe Co. individual allegedly kills three deer illegally

METCALFE COUNTY – Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources – Law Enforcement Division received a tip on illegal hunting in Adair County Game wardens say an individual from Metcalfe County allegedly killed three antlered whitetail deer with a rifle. The individual is facing numerous charges including three counts of illegal take of deer. Game wardens seized the rifle and…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted on DUI, drug charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is asking for the public’s assistance to find a man wanted on multiple charges. KSP says 56-year-old Christopher C. McCormack is wanted on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence and possession of a controlled substance, first and third offenses. McCormack is described as 5…

Lady Topper Tennis drops match to Austin Peay

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis lost 4-3 to Austin Peay on Tuesday at the Warren County Tennis Facility at Michael O. Buchanon Park. The Lady Toppers fall to 4-3 overall and 3-2 at home this season with the defeat. HOW IT HAPPENED Singles (Order of finish: 6,1,2,5,3,4) 1. Sophia Baranov (APSU) def. Rachel Hermanova (WKU) 6-1, 6-4 2….

South Warren Middle School Spartan Legion Robotics team in need of donations

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The South Warren Middle School Spartan Legion Robotics team is in need of donations to head to an upcoming tournament. Spartan Legion has earned a bid to a U.S. invitational tournament in either Worchester, Massachusetts, Gainesville, Florida or East Jersey City, New Jersey. Due to this accomplishment, the team is in need of donations to support…

Barren Co. Healthcare Scholarship now open

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Some Barren County High School students working toward a healthcare degree can now apply for a healthcare scholarship. According to Barren County Schools, scholarship applications are due by March 31. Students who graduated from BCHS in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 may apply. Click here to view the application.

Allen Co. Board of Education hosts meeting about athletic facility upgrades

Source: Allen County Schools. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – On Monday, the community was invited to provide suggestions for outdoor athletic facilities at Allen County-Scottsville High School and the district campus. According to Allen County Schools, the Allen County Board of Education approved the $15 million renovation and upgrade. On Feb. 10, district officials say dozens of members of the community attended…

Bowling Green Parks and Rec to host Community Engagement Meeting

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is hosting its first Community Engagement Meeting on March 17. Parks and recreation officials say the meeting will discuss how to use BGPR parks, facilities and programs, along with what the community would like to see in the next 10 years. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at…