Author: WNKY Staff

Man charged with DUI after hitting Russellville police cruiser

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing charges after police say he hit a police cruiser in Russellville while under the influence. According to a release by the Russellville Police Department, officers were at the scene of a single-vehicle collision on Friday around 1:14 a.m. near the Bypass on North Main Street. Police say during this time, a Gray 2009…

SKYCTC dean of arts and humanities receives award

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One dean with the South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College is celebrating a big achievement this week. SKYCTC’s dean of arts and humanities, Stephanie Tolliver Hyman, has been named the National Organization for Student Success 2025 recipient of the Vashti Muse and Maxine Elmont Award for outstanding alumnus of a student success program. This award…

Arts of Southern Kentucky’s Jeff Reed wins 2024 Governor’s Community Arts Award

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The founder of Orchestra Kentucky of Bowling Green and leader of Arts of Southern Kentucky is being recognized with a 2024 Governor’s Community Arts Award. Arts of Southern Kentucky says its president and CEO, Jeff Reed, was honored Thursday as one of nine other distinguished recipients of the prestigious arts awards. Arts of Southern Kentucky says…

Local ice rink opening for season in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Grab your coat and head to SoKY Marketplace Friday, because the SoKY Ice Rink is kicking off its opening night. The unofficial start to the holidays is here as the SoKY Ice Rink opens back up for the season. The ice rink will be opening its doors from 4 to 9 p.m. tonight. Rink officials shared…

Free event at the Capitol to benefit affordable housing

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Today, the local community can enjoy some free, family-friendly holiday fun, all while giving back to a great cause, thanks to House on the Hill. You can stop by the Capitol Theatre in Bowling Green for a free family Christmas movie at 5:30 p.m. There will be a silent auction on site, which will raise money…

Woman arrested in connection with wanted fugitive in Christian County

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – Two people are facing charges in Christian County after deputies attempted to serve a felony warrant. The warrant was for 25-year-old Isaiah Fingers, who was wanted for receiving stolen property over $10,000, authorities say. During the investigation, deputies say 24-year-old Gariyanna Kelly, the owner of the home, told them that Fingers was not inside the residence….

Wheeler Named To 2024 CUSA Football All-Academic Team

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football defensive lineman Hosea Wheeler has been named to the 2024 Conference USA Football All-Academic Team, the league announced Friday. Wheeler has started all of WKU’s games this season at defensive tackle and has helped the Hilltoppers to a 7-3 overall record and 5-1 mark in CUSA play. He leads the team with 55 total…