Author: WNKY Staff

Trimble County man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses

BEDORD, KY. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a man suspected of child sexual exploitation offenses The KSP Electronic Crime Branch says Kahil Blanden Jahvon Nevils, 18, was arrested Thursday evening following an undercover internet crimes against children investigation. The branch says it uncovered the suspect allegedly sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. KSP executed a search warrant at…

Howard Named CUSA Fall Spirit of Service Award Winner

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Volleyball’s Katie Howard has been named a recipient of the Conference USA Spirit of Service award, as announced by the league on Friday. The award honors student athletes who have made significant contributions in their community, in the classroom, and in their sport. Howard has completed nearly 40 hours of community service throughout the fall…

Party City going out of business

Source: STRINGR via CNN Newsource(CNN) – The largest party supply store in the country is shutting down all of its stores after nearly 40 years in business. Friday, Party City’s corporate employees were told this will be their last day of employment. The company’s CEO said Party City will be winding down operations immediately. He pointed to the company’s financial…

Hill’s Pet Nutrition Fur Ball 2025 date released

Source: Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Hill’s Pet Nutrition Fur Ball will be taking place on April 26 this spring. Organizers announced the date Friday, encouraging the community to sponsor this yearly event to benefit the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society and the animals it rescues. Businesses, organizations and animal lovers are asked to help…

Rockfield Elementary teacher selected as GoTeachKY Ambassador

Source: Warren County Public Schools. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Warren County teacher is being chosen for a high honor. The Warren County Public Schools district is wishing a big congratulations to Crista Williams from Rockfield Elementary School for being selected as a GoTeachKY Ambassador. GoTeacherKY’s mission is to ensure all students across the Commonwealth have equitable access to effective…

Barren County High School announces 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County Schools is sharing its inductees for the Barren County Athletics Hall of Fame. According to the district, the hall of fame will recognize former athletes, coaches, teams and contributors who brought “significant recognition and accomplishments to Barren County High School athletics or to one of our heritage high schools,” including Austin Tracy High School,…

Tops wrap homestand hosting Kentucky Wesleyan on Saturday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball wraps its four-game homestand and closes home non-conference competition hosting Kentucky Wesleyan on Saturday, Dec. 21. Tipoff from E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Ky. is slated for 2 p.m. CT with ESPN+ set to broadcast the event. The Hilltoppers enter Saturday’s game coming off an 86-71 win over Seattle on Tuesday to…

Big Lots to begin ‘going out of business’ sales

(CNN) – Shoppers may find some great deals soon at Big Lots as the company begins its “going out of business ” sales. This comes as it prepares to close its remaining 963 locations after a sale to save the bankrupt retailer fell through. In September, the company announced it was selling its assets to private equity firm Nexus Capital…

Louisville man sentenced to over decade in prison for child porn offenses

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville man is facing more than a decade in prison in relation to distributing child sexual abuse material. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, Douglas Huelsman, 45, was sentenced Friday to 11 years and 7 months in federal prison, followed by 15 years of supervised release, for one count of distribution…