Author: WNKY Staff

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…

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce launches tech investment program

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is launching a new initiative aimed at fueling the growth of technology companies in south-central Kentucky. According to a release by the chamber Thursday, the Technology Investment Initiative will help local startups raise capital and attract outside technology companies to expand into the region using local money to grow…

Powerball jackpot moves closer to $1 billion

(CNN) – Americans have nearly one billion reasons to buy a Powerball ticket this week. The lottery game’s jackpot now sits at $950 million after no one correctly matched all six numbers on Wednesday night. This now makes it the sixth-largest prize amount in Powerball history. The jackpot has been rolling over since the last winner on May 31. If…

Russellville man charged with attempted rape, sexual abuse of minor

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Logan County man is charged with attempted rape and sexual abuse of a minor. According to a Logan Circuit Court indictment filed on Aug. 18, Demarcus Boyd, 47, of Russellville is charged with two counts of first-degree attempted rape of a victim under the age of 12. Boyd allegedly attempted to engage in sexual intercourse with…

An updated list of burn bans in the viewing area

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – With Labor Day weekend around the corner, it’s important to revisit current wildfire risks that can come with celebrations. Several burn bans have been issued by county judge executives as dry conditions persist, increasing the risk of wildfires. The bans include the following counties in the viewing area, according to both executive orders and the Energy…

Field fire burns multiple acres off of Richardsville Road

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Several acres of land are damaged following a field fire in Warren County on Thursday. At the scene, Ben Miciotto, a firefighter for Warren County Fire Department, said units were dispatched at 11:56 a.m. for a field fire. Miciotto says a combine struck an electrical line, which sparked a fire. He says about an acre was…

‘I Voted ‘ Sticker Contest winner announced in Kentucky

Source: Secretary of State Michael Adams. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Secretary of State Michael Adams has announced the winner of the 2025 “I Voted” Sticker Contest. Alyson Marinich, a student of Bluegrass Middle School in Hardin County, created the winning design, which features a horse with a rose garland. “Thanks to Alyson for helping us promote voting and reminding us that…

Ford recalls certain truck models for instrument panel issue

(CNN) – Some Ford owners will need to make a trip to the dealer. The automaker is recalling more than 355,000 of its pickup trucks due to a technical glitch. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the instrument panel display could go blank. That would prevent the driver from seeing information, including speeding and warning lights. Ford says no injuries…

Greenwood High School coach named Baseball Coach of the Year

Source: Warren County Public Schools. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local leader in high school sports is being honored. Coach Jason Jaggers of Greenwood High School has been named the Coaches Association’s 4th Region Baseball Coach of the Year. Jaggers was recognized by the Board of Education recently. Congratulations on this accomplishment!

Scottsville man charged with rape, incest involving child

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is charged regarding a child rape investigation. According to a uniform citation, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office responded Wednesday afternoon to interview 36-year-old Joshua Lowe of Scottsville regarding an alleged rape case involving a child. Deputies say Lowe confessed to details that, when combined with other information, led them to believe a rape had…