Author: WNKY Staff

Allen County student selected for Lindsey Wilson College study-abroad experience

Source: Lindsey Wilson College. COLUMBIA, Ky. – An Allen County student participated in a study-abroad experience with Lindsey Wilson College. Aaron Shain ’27, an interdisciplinary studies major from Scottsville, was one of 15 Lindsey Wilson students selected to travel to the United Kingdom in May as part of an immersive study-abroad program at Harlaxton College, an experience that combined academic…

Air Methods Kentucky 8 to celebrate 25 years of care

GLASGOW, Ky. – Next month, you can celebrate local heroes that take to the skies in critical emergency situations. On June 10, Air Methods Kentucky 8 is celebrating its 25th anniversary of providing life-saving care. The public is invited to meet the crew and see the aircraft, along with the equipment. The event begins at 3 p.m. at Kentucky 8…

Medical Center at Bowling Green hosts beam raising for High Street Tower

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Wednesday afternoon, The Medical Center at Bowling Green raised the final beam of its High Street Tower project, completing its structural framework. Med Center Health employees were invited to attend the ceremony and signed the beam before it was raised into its final place. The event marks a significant milestone in the project’s construction. David…

Beshear presents more than $1.9 million to support young cancer patients

Source: Norton Children’s. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is taking new steps to support children battling cancer here in Kentucky. According to Norton Children’s, he announced more than $1.9 million in funding to help young cancer patients, joined by Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, senior advisor Rocky Adkins and leaders from the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund. The announcement…

Bowling Green Fire Department dedicates its third Safe Haven Baby Box

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Wednesday at 9 a.m., the Bowling Green Fire Department dedicated its third Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 6 on Cherry Farm Lane. This marks Kentucky’s 53rd box and the 341st nationwide. These temperature-controlled baby boxes feature a silent alarm, instantly alerting 911 when a newborn is placed inside. They offer parents in crisis…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Woman wanted in vehicle theft case

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is searching for a woman wanted on a vehicle theft charge. According to KSP Post 3 public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker, 48-year-old Goldie Wallace is wanted for theft by unlawful taking (auto). Wallace is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall and 150 pounds with brown…

Bowling Green man found guilty of sex charges involving minors

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing up to 12 years in prison for sex charges involving minors.  According to Commonwealth’s attorney Kori Beck Bumgarner, on May 22, a Warren County jury found 21-year-old Terron Hopson of Bowling Green guilty on several charges involving minors.  Those charges include unlawful use of electronic means to induce a minor…

Columbia man dead after vehicle exits roadway in Edmonton

EDMONTON, Ky. – A Columbia man is dead after a his vehicle exited a roadway. Metcalfe County Sheriff Lonnie Hodges says deputies were dispatched to Delk Branch Road for a single vehicle collision on Tuesday morning. MCSO’s initial investigation shows Dylan B. Willis, 22 of Columbia, was driving his vehicle eastbound on Delk Branch Road, approximately 6 miles southeast of…

Bowling Green man charged in Speedway robbery

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges following a robbery at a local Speedway gas station. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded just after 1 p.m. Saturday, May 24 to Speedway at 1220 Broadway Ave. for a reported robbery happening. Authorities say an employee on site called in and described…

WKU Baseball selected for NCAA Oxford Regional

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball is headed to the NCAA Oxford Regional at Oxford-University Stadium on the campus of Ole Miss from May 30-June 2. The announcement was made during the NCAA Baseball Selection Show on Monday morning. The Hilltoppers won the Conference USA Championship for the first time in program history and will be the #3 seed in…