Author: WNKY Staff

1 dead, 1 arrested on DUI charge after crash in Cumberland County

BURKESVILLE, Ky. – One person is dead and another is behind bars after a deadly crash in Monroe County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers responded Thursday at 9:39 p.m. to a single-vehicle injury collision on Sulphur Creek Road in Cumberland County. Authorities say preliminary investigation findings indicate 66-year-old Ronald Huser of Lebanon, Indiana, was traveling on Sulphur Creek…

Monroe County woman charged with operating horse under influence

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Monroe County woman is charged regarding allegedly riding a horse while intoxicated. According to a uniform citation, the Tompkinsville Police Department received a call on Thursday regarding a reported animal abuse case involving people striking a horse off of West Fourth Street. Police say upon arrival, they observed 25-year-old Kalie Hill of Tompkinsville sitting on a…

WKU announces Amy and David Chandler as the 2025 Philanthropists of the Year

Source: WKU. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Amy and David Chandler of Bowling Green will be recognized at Western Kentucky University’s Philanthropists of the Year at the Hilltopper Excellence Awards during Homecoming 2025. The event honors the generosity, leadership and commitment of the recipients. Amy Chandler, a lifelong resident of Bowling Green, earned a degree in political science from WKU in…

Metcalfe County Elementary principal announces retirement

EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County Elementary School principal Michael Gill has announced his retirement. Gill’s retirement will be effective Oct. 1. “It has been an honor to serve the students, staff, and community of Metcalfe County for the past 11 years,” Gill said. “Throughout my entire career, it has been my hope to use every opportunity to show everyone I…

Kentucky State Police Post 3 to take part in Operation C.A.R.E. over Labor Day weekend

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — As Labor Day weekend approaches, Kentucky State Police Post 3 will join law enforcement agencies across the country in Operation C.A.R.E., or the Crash Awareness and Reduction Effort. The agency says the initiative is happening Aug. 29 through Sept. 1 to focus on keeping Kentucky’s roadways safe during a major travel holiday. Throughout the Labor Day…

Guide: Fall events in the local area

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Below is a guide to announced events from September through October in multiple counties. Warren County  Free fall movies at the Capitol throughout September. Details here. Fountain Row Friday Live Music: Every Friday on Fountain Square in downtown Bowling Green through Oct. 3, 4:30 to 7 p.m. Final day of Apple Fest for the season at…

Barren County Schools names Kris Aquino as district technology coordinator

GLASGOW, Ky. — Barren County Schools has announced Kris Aquino as its new district technology coordinator. Aquino has been part of the Barren County Schools team for more than a decade, serving as a teacher, school technology coordinator, district technology service specialist, district video coordinator and eSports coach. He has also played a key role in the districtwide IT projects,…

Free movies to be shown at the Capitol in September

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Capitol in Bowling Green is hosting several free movies throughout the month of September. According to the Warren County Public Library, the following films will be showing: “Forbidden Planet:” Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m. “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives:” Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. “American Graffiti:” Saturday, Sept. 6 at 3:30…

Woman dead after two-vehicle crash in Logan County

OLMSTEAD, Ky. – One person is dead following a collision Friday morning in Logan County. According to a release by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 6:49 a.m. Friday to an injury accident on the 3000 block of East Old Volney Road. Deputies learned a Nissan Titan driven by 58-year-old Cindy Andelin of Albuquerque, New Mexico and a…

WKU SOC: Hilltoppers Fall to Dayton

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Soccer fell to Dayton 1-0 on Thursday night at the WKU Soccer Complex. With the loss WKU falls to 2-2-0 on the year. HOW IT HAPPENED WKU managed to get on the attack first as Georgia Liapis charted the first shot of the game. WKU would get off a few more shots in the half with…