Author: WNKY Staff

Warren County Sheriff investigating catalytic converter theft

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a catalytic converter theft. Sheriff Brett Hightower says the office received a call to Shelton Lane on Wednesday morning for reports of suspicious persons. The complainant says two people were observed placing items into their car’s trunk and then leaving the area. Hightower says the vehicle is suspected of…

UPDATE: Tractor-trailer extinguished on I65 Southbound

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Post 3 Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker says one of the tractor-trailer’s tires blew out, causing a fire on the back passenger side. KSP inspected the trailer and it was transporting coal. Parker says the Park City Fire Department extinguished the fire. No injuries are reported at this time. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – According to the…

How to protect yourself from scams this holiday season

WASHINGTON (CNN) – As the season of giving draws near, so does the season of stealing. CNN reports digital thieves want to take advantage of the holidays, and experts say they’re really not changing the playbook since Americans keep falling for scams. Those scams can be anywhere, including email, text messages and even while scrolling social media. Melanie McGovern, Better…

Hilltoppers lead CUSA in all-conference selections

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football led Conference USA with 15 players receiving 2024 All-CUSA honors, the league announced Tuesday. WKU had a league-high nine players named to the All-CUSA First or Second Team, while six received All-CUSA Honorable Mention status. That group is led by All-CUSA First Team Defense selections in defensive tackle Hosea Wheeler and defensive back Upton…

Lady Toppers return to Diddle against Kentucky Wesleyan

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball returns home to host Kentucky Wesleyan on Wednesday, Dec. 11. Tipoff is set for 6:30 p.m. in E.A. Diddle Arena. AT THE GAME Holiday Hoops Toys For Tots – For all Lady Topper Basketball games in December, donate a toy or stuffed animal and receive a $4 voucher. Tickets GAME INFO WKU (7-1)…

Chick-fil-A Supply’s $100M distribution center to create jobs in Kenton County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Chick-fil-A Supply has plans to bring a new $100 million distribution facility to Kenton County. Officials say the facility is expected to create 178 full-time jobs in Elsmere, Kentucky over five years. The new distribution center will be located on over 28 acres and will include a more-than-270,000-square-foot facility, according to…

Bowling Green police confirm no device found during bomb threat investigation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has confirmed no devices are present during an investigation into a possible bomb threat Tuesday near Pascoe Boulevard. Police say the Warren County Sheriff’s Office shared information about a potential bomb threat in the area of Pascoe Boulevard. The Bowling Green Police Department says it promptly responded to the scene and…

Glasgow coffee shop closes, business to be up for sale

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow residents are saying goodbye to the Southern Cup Coffee and Café after only a year and a half of being open. Here’s what owners had to say about the closure. According to them, the cost of good has sky rocketed, and one of their four children needs more of their focus right now. Owners say they…

Beshear visits western Kentucky on 3-year anniversary of deadly tornadoes

GILBERTSVILLE, Ky. – On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear is taking stops throughout western Kentucky to visit those impacted by the December tornadoes. At noon today, Beshear joined local leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Gilbertsville to celebrate the $3 million investment by AT&T to expand high-speed internet in western Kentucky since the devastating tornadoes in 2021. Then, at 3 p.m.,…