Author: WNKY Staff

Roadway safety improvement project in Metcalfe County underway

METCALFE COUNTY – A safety project for a Metcalfe County roadway is underway. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says an intersection safety improvement project is set to begin on U.S. 68 in Metcalfe County. Reconstruction of the intersection of U.S. 68 and KY 70 will create a new alignment just east of the current intersection. KYTC says crews will work…

Drainage improvement project set to close I-165 lanes in Butler County

BUTLER COUNTY – A roadway project will create lane closures in Butler County. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says a drainage improvement project on Interstate 165 in Butler County is expected to begin Monday. Lanes from the Warren County and Butler County line to mile marker 31 will be closed during daytime hours. KYTC says the project will improve drainage,…

Allen County sheriff investigating trailer theft

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a trailer theft. ACSO states that in the early morning hours on Saturday, a trailer was stolen in the Mitchell Weaver Road area. The trailer is small, red, and single-axle. The tongue of the trailer was recently painted. A video of the incident (shown below) shows a suspected vehicle in…

BGPD investigating fatal Russellville Road crash

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a fatal crash. Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward says officers responded to a collision in the 2300 block of Russellville Road overnight on Sunday. Ward says one of the vehicles crossed into oncoming traffic. Ward says one passenger in the vehicle truck has died. One person was transported to…

Glasgow police receive report of candy appearing to contain needle

Source: Glasgow Police Department. GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is reminding parents to check Halloween candy after receiving a report of candy that appears to contain a needle. Major Terry Flatt, public information officer for GPD, stated on Sunday that the department “received a report of candy tampering and wanted to make the community aware.” Flatt stated the…

WKU FB: Hilltoppers Claim 35-16 Homecoming Win Over New Mexico State

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football overcame a slow start to pick up a 35-16 Homecoming win over New Mexico State on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium. The Hilltoppers scored all 35 points over the final three quarters – led by a four-touchdown performance from redshirt freshman quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. – and held the Aggies to just 176 yards of offense in…

UPDATE: 3 injured in Barren County crash, 1 flown for treatment

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a two-vehicle injury accident. Detective Adam Bow says BCSO responded to the 4000 block of Roseville Road to an injury accident on Friday evening. The department’s initial investigation shows that a vehicle operated by Victor Tooley, Tompkinsville, was traveling southbound and attempted to pass another motorist not involved in the…

9 alumni and benefactors recognized at 2025 Hilltopper Excellence Awards

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Nine Western Kentucky University alumni are being honored for their commitment to excellence and service to the university. These alumni were recognized during the 2025 Hilltopper Excellence Awards this week. Among them was Phillip W. Bale, a family physician in Glasgow, and his wife Kristen, who were named honorary alumni for their achievements. Dr. Regis C….

Southern Coil Solutions opens $75 million facility in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southern Coil Solutions, a leader in automated metals storage and logistics, has now opened a new $75 million facility in the Kentucky Transpark in Bowling Green. This new facility sets a benchmark for efficiency, safety and sustainability in metals handling. They integrate AI driven automation to optimize every aspect of coil storage and movement. The transpark…

Kentucky woman expecting medical supplies receives body parts in mail

Source: WSMV via NBC News Channel Orbit. CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (WSMV) – One Kentucky woman made a startling discovery days before Halloween. A package delivered to a Kentucky woman’s home contained body parts inside instead of the medical supplies she was expecting. At first, the coroner’s office got the call around 8 p.m. Wednesday and wasn’t sure if the sheriff…