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Sigma Nu Fraternity on interim suspension at WKU amid ongoing investigation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Sigma Nu Fraternity at Western Kentucky University is reportedly on interim suspension amid an ongoing investigation into an incident at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park. Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc. released the following statement Monday regarding the situation: “Sigma Nu Fraternity is aware of an incident at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park on Sunday, November 24, 2024,…

Tops secure 75-66 road victory over Sam Houston

HUNTSVILLE, Texas – WKU men’s basketball posted a 75-66 road victory over Sam Houston on Saturday afternoon in Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum. With the win, the Hilltoppers improve to 12-8 overall with a 3-4 mark in Conference USA play. Don McHenry led all scorers with 20 points off 6-for-17 shooting from the field with a perfect 6-of-6 mark at the…

Units respond to house fire on Tick Ridge Road

GLASGOW, Ky. – Firefighters responded for a structure fire on Tick Ridge Road in Glasgow. According to Hiseville Fire Department chief Dustin Phillips, Hiseville, Glasgow, East Barren and Cave City fire departments responded around 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday to an active house fire. Phillips says crews arrived at the 800 block of Tick Ridge Road, where occupants of the home…

Portion of East Seventh Avenue closed for concrete work

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Drivers passing through downtown Bowling Green this week will want to be aware of a temporary lane closure. Bowling Green Municipal Utilities says the left lane of East Seventh Avenue is closed between College Street and State Street for street cut concrete pours. BGMU says it will be closed through the afternoon of Tuesday, Jan. 28…

Wanted man arrested on drug charges in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man wanted on an indictment warrant is now facing drug charges in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office saw a vehicle parked at a no parking sign at 6:15 a.m. Sunday at Key Oil off of Glasgow Road. Deputies say they approached the driver, identified as 43-year-old Jeremy Pitak…

Scottsville man charged after allegedly pointing gun at police

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing charges after police say he pointed a gun at them during a response for a domestic incident. According to the Scottsville Police Department, officers were dispatched just before 5:30 p.m. Sunday to the 100 block of Walker Street for a report of an argument. Police say the caller stated a man on…

Family’s house lost in Grayson County fire

Source: K105. MILLWOOD, Ky. – A Grayson County family’s house has been lost following a fire on Saturday. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, at about 1 p.m. Saturday, the Leitchfield and Caneyville fire departments, EMS and Grayson County Emergency Management responded to a house fire in the 700 block of Kefauver Road. More here. Upon arrival, firefighters…

SKYCTC announces dean’s and president’s lists for fall 2024

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.– The following Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College students have been named to the Dean’s List and President’s List during the Fall 2024 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have been a full-time student and attained a grade average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. To be named to the…

Glasgow man charged with rape, sodomy of juvenile

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is charged with the rape and sodomy of a juvenile. The Barren County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to Jimeson Way to investigate a possible sexual assault of a 7-year-old female juvenile. During an interview with the female juvenile, she told detectives that Mark Hanks, 26 of Glasgow, sexually assaulted her on Jan. 20…

Bowling Green man arrested, suspect in Ohio murder

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is a suspect in a fatal shooting in Ohio. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office (Ohio) responded to a shots-fired complaint at 312 East 7th Street in Manchester, Ohio, at approximately 4:42 AM (EDT) on January 26. Deputies say they located a victim with fatal injuries. The victim is identified as James D….