Author: WNKY Staff

Milam named Kentucky Broadcasters Association 2025 board chair

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A familiar face will lead broadcasters from across the state in 2025. The Kentucky Broadcasters Association (KBA) announced WNKY News 40 General Manager/General Sales Manager as the Kentucky Broadcasters Association Board Chair on Thursday. The KBA unites public and commercial radio and television stations across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Milam has been a member of the…

Warren County Regional Jail staff and inmates build bikes for Christmas

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Regional Jail is helping bring a new set of wheels to children of Warren County this Christmas. According to a Facebook post by the jail on Thursday, staff and inmate Dennis Page worked to assemble 24 bicycles today. Jail officials say the bikes and riding toys put together by inmates earlier this week…

27 student-athletes set to graduate this weekend

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A total of 27 WKU student-athletes are set to participate in graduation ceremonies and earn their degrees from Western Kentucky University this weekend. Three of the 27 student-athletes will be receiving their master’s degrees, while the others will be earning their bachelor’s degrees or receiving a certificate of completion in a new area. Degrees obtained include…

Author Chris Singleton to be featured at Capitol on Thursday

Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Library is inviting former professional athlete Chris Singleton to the Capitol on Thursday, Dec. 5, at 6 p.m. According to the library, Singleton will share a “powerful message of resilience and hope, emphasizing the importance of self-worth and community.” Attendees will also have the chance to receive…

WKU receives $2M gift from the Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Robert and Mary Tincher Charitable Foundation Inc. presented Western Kentucky University with a $2 million gift during the calendar year’s final quarterly meeting of the WKU Board of Regents on Thursday. The donation established two new endowed scholarships: the Robert and Mary Tincher Housing Scholarship and the Robert and Mary Tincher Lady Topper Housing Scholarship….

Glasgow structure fire results in total loss

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire on Monday evening. Fire Chief Lucas Tinsley says units located smoke and flames coming through the roof of a residence located at 515 West Front Street. Firefighters extinguished the fire over two hours. Tinsley says the residence is a total loss. The residence was not…

Kentucky State Police Post 3 provides traffic safety checkpoint reminder

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is providing periodic reminders of traffic safety checkpoints. According to KSP, troopers will be monitoring various traffic safety checkpoints around known problematic areas in the Post Three district with general patrol tactics. Authorities say these checkpoints are used as both a way to promote safety and deterrent for those who may violate…

Warren County Sheriff’s Office to move to Sugar Maple Square

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is set to get a new home in the future. During Thursday’s Fiscal Court meeting, officials announced the sheriff’s office, a virtual reality trainer and an employee gym and locker rooms will be among the additions to Sugar Maple Square. The sheriff’s office says Sugar Maple Square off of Kentucky 185…

Anker recalls speakers due to fire hazard

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. (CNN) – Anker has recalled nearly 70,000 lithium-ion battery-powered Bluetooth speakers due to a fire hazard. The speakers were sold exclusively on Amazon in 2023. The recall covers lithium-ion battery packs in certain models of Anker Sound-Core Bluetooth speakers. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the lithium-ion batteries in the speakers can…

WKU Track and Field released 2025 schedule

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Director of Cross Country/Track & Field Brent Chumbley has announced Hilltopper Track & Field’s 2025 competition schedule. The 2025 slate will get underway in Louisville with the Rod McCray Memorial Invitational Jan. 10-11, hosted by the University of Kentucky. The Tops will then head back to Louisville and the Norton Sports and Learning Center with…