Author: WNKY Staff

Warren Co. Drug Task Force hosting auction of forfeited vehicles

  WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force will host a public auction of drug forfeited vehicles, as well as new vehicles purchased for drug task force detectives and other property. According to drug task force officials, broker-auctioneer Joe Houchens, who owns Joe B. Houchens Auctioneers in Bowling Green, will oversee the sale at no cost to…

Warren County man charged with drug possession

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges, including drug possession. According to a uniform citation by the Kentucky State Police, troopers responded on Friday morning to a home on an active indictment warrant out of Warren County. Troopers say they were let into the residence and spoke to Joseph Wells, 48, of Bowling Green. According…

Woman charged with drug possession at Cave City gas station

CAVE CITY, Ky. – One woman is facing drug possession charges in Cave City. According to the Cave City Police Department, officers were dispatched Sunday to Casey’s General Market regarding a shoplifting complaint. Police say they arrived on scene and spoke with a female identified as Megan Johnson, 29. Through a brief investigation, police say they determined Johnson possessed suspected…

Russellville man facing drug charges after warrant executed at apartment building

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville man is charged with drug possession. The South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force says a warrant was executed at the apartment of Robert McCarley, 60 of Russellville, at 402 North Breathitt Street Apartment A on Friday morning. The task force says agents located a small quantity of suspected crack cocaine and suspected methamphetamine and marijuana….

Hilltoppers accept invitation to 2024 Boca Raton Bowl

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football has accepted an invitation to play in the 2024 Boca Raton Bowl, WKU announced Saturday. The Hilltoppers will face James Madison in the game, which is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 18, at FAU Stadium in Boca Raton, Florida. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. CT and the game will be televised on ESPN. The…

Tops post 79-65 road victory over Evansville

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball secured a 79-65 win over Evansville on the road on Saturday afternoon in Ford Center. Four Hilltoppers charted in double figures scoring, with Babacar Faye leading the way for the Tops in the victory posting a 19-point, 12-rebound double-double. With the win, WKU has earned wins in five of its last six outings…

Cold shooting dooms Lady Toppers at Wichita State

WICHITA, Kan. – WKU women’s basketball lost its first game of the season in a hard-fought battle at Wichita State on Sunday afternoon, 64-59. The Lady Toppers (7-1) struggled offensively, shooting 28.4 percent from the field during the game against the Shockers (4-6). HOW IT HAPPENED Acacia Hayes scored the first points of the game on a layup after a…

Cave City police seek information on vehicle linked to investigation

CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Cave City Police Department is seeking information on a vehicle. The department says a truck is linked to an investigation. Police say a trailer contained blankets, metal pots, flowers, and other items. The subject stole the trailer and traveled toward Hiseville on Highway 70. If you have information on the whereabouts of the vehicle shown…