Author: WNKY Staff

Pedestrian killed in collision in Adair County

COLUMBIA, Ky. – One person is dead and two others have serious injuries following a collision in Adair County, authorities say. The Kentucky State Police says it responded Saturday, Oct. 19 for a two-vehicle injury collision on Greensburg Road in Adair County around 7:30 p.m. Troopers say a preliminary investigation found a 1995 Chevrolet 1500 pickup operated by Samuel Derossett,…

Last full-size Kmart in mainland US closes doors this weekend

BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. (CNN) – Attention, Kmart shoppers – it’s the end of an era. The last full-size Kmart in the mainland U.S. will be closing its doors for good on Sunday. That store is located in Bridgehampton, New York. Once that closes, all that will be left is a smaller Kmart with limited items in Miami. There are also a…

Veltkamp named CUSA Offensive Player of the Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football quarterback Caden Veltkamp has been named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Veltkamp had an efficient performance in WKU’s 31-14 win over Sam Houston on Wednesday in Huntsville, Texas, to help his team improve to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in CUSA play. He threw for 281 yards and…

Food distribution to be held in Barren County on Tuesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several organizations are stepping up to fight against food insecurity in south central Kentucky. On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicare in Kentucky and Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland are hosting a food distribution event as part of the “Serving Up Fresh” Program. Launched in 2019, the Serving Up Fresh Program ensures local…

Several brands of frozen waffles recalled for listeria risk

(CNN) – Some frozen waffle products are being recalled for potential listeria contamination. The recalled products were produced by Treehouse Foods and sold under various brand names across the United States and Canada. You can view the affected brands here. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, there have been no confirmed reports of illness linked to the products….

Hilltoppers post weekend sweep hosting LA Tech

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU volleyball closed its weekend series hosting CUSA opponent LA Tech with a 3-0 victory over the Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon in Diddle Arena. Freshman outside hitter Alivia Skidmore helped power the Tops to victory charting 19 total kills and a .643 percent hitting clip, as the Hilltoppers swept LA Tech for the weekend and improved…

ZZ Top to bring ‘Elevation Tour’ to Bowling Green

Source: Big Spring Entertainment. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top are bringing their “Elevation Tour” to Bowling Green in March 2025. According to a release by Big Spring Entertainment, the band will perform at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, also known as SKyPAC, on Friday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. ZZ Top has…

Franklin man charged with strangulation, unlawful imprisonment

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Franklin man is facing charges related to a reported assault on Friday. According to a uniform citation, the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office responded for a delayed assault on Oct. 18. Upon arrival, deputies say they observed visible marks, bruises and cuts on the victim. The victim stated the assault occurred starting around 4 a.m. Friday morning,…

Elkton woman sustains injuries in Todd County crash

Photo Credit: WEKT RadioELKTON, Ky. – An Elkton woman sustained injuries in a crash. According to a report by WNKY News 40 partner WEKT Radio, the Todd County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle collision on Monday morning. Deputies say Douglas Trodglen, 34 of Bowling Green, was operating a SUV on Kentucky 507 and pulled into the path of a…