Author: WNKY Staff

BCHS senior Grant Harper named 2025 Coca-Cola Scholar

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A senior at Barren County High School in Glasgow is being recognized as one of the country’s outstanding high school leaders by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation. BCHS senior Grant Harper has been awarded a $20,000 college scholarship as a 2025 Coca-Cola Scholar, according to Barren County Schools. The district says the 150 students that were selected…

Bowling Green Fire Department responds to trash fire

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A trash fire in downtown Bowling Green is out thanks to local first responders. According to Katie McKee, public information officer for the Bowling Green Fire Department, BGFD was dispatched Friday morning around 10:32 a.m. to a reported trash fire. McKee says crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly. No injuries were reported.

Pet of the Day: Snoop Dawg

It’s now time for your Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, and today, we’d like you to meet Snoop Dawg. Snoop Dawg is 26 pounds of pure love and joy, according to the shelter. Snoop Dawg loves people and every dog he meets,  but he’s not a big cat guy. He’s always down to…

Bowling Green man charged with sexual abuse

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is now facing a sexual abuse charge. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Tuesday to the 300 block of Jenkins Drive for a report of sexual abuse where an adult male stated he had been touched inappropriately by another man while asleep on a bench. Police say…

Smith smacks two-run bomb, Bootleggers fall 4-3

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Aidan Smith smacked his second home run of the season as the Bowling Green Bootleggers (22-20) fell to the Greenville Drive (19-23) on Thursday, 4-3 at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Greenville struck first in the top of the first, facing Bootleggers starter Marcus Johnson. Franklin Arias tripled to lead off the game and…

WKU BASE: Vasquez’s Walk-Off Homer Lifts #2 WKU to CUSA Semifinals in Thrilling 7-6 Win Over #6 FIU

LYNCHBURG, Va. – #2 WKU Baseball walked off #6 FIU for a 7-6 win in the second round of the CUSA Championship at Liberty Baseball Stadium. Carlos Vasquez delivered a dramatic walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth, propelling the Hilltoppers to a victory and securing a spot in the CUSA Championship Semifinals. WKU once against rallied back from…

Bowling Green man charged with strangulation, unlawful imprisonment

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges, including strangulation. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded Thursday at 7:30 a.m. regarding a reported domestic assault. Authorities say the victim stated an argument with 19-year-old Christopher Ayala of Bowling Green turned physical, with Ayala allegedly pushing her and causing her to fall…

Wedding dress finds its way back to owner after tornado hits Kentucky home

Source: WLE/UGC. LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WLE/UGC) – A Kentucky woman has lost her home in last week’s tornadoes, along with many treasured memories, but one of those treasures is back where it belongs. The Hensley family’s home in Laurel County took a direct hit Friday night during a tornado. Fortunately, everyone inside made it out safely, and they’re still finding…

FDA expands COVID vaccine heart risk warnings

(CNN) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will now require COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna to come with new warning labels. The shots already come with a warning about heart inflammation called myocarditis. Moderna’s warning indicates it’s a risk for 18- to 24-year-old males, while Pfizer indicates 12- to 17-year-old boys. Moving forward, both shots will increase that…