Author: WNKY Staff

WKU women’s golf selected for NCAA Simpsonville Regional

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The WKU women’s golf team is headed to the NCAA Simpsonville Regional at the University of Louisville Golf Club. The regional begins May 11 and runs through May 13. The Lady Toppers won their second straight Conference USA title last week and will be the No. 11 seed in Simpsonville. The three-day, 54-hole regional features 12 teams…

Collision involving KSP trooper reported in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Authorities say they are investigating a three-vehicle collision involving a Kentucky State Police trooper in Louisville Wednesday evening. Trooper Bryan Washer, public affairs officer for KSP Post Four, says the collision occurred at the 15000 block of Dixie Highway northbound near Kosmosdale. Authorities say Dixie Highway northbound lanes are currently shut down as the crash is investigated….

Portion of training academy in Madisonville pays homage to Jerry ‘Peanuts’ Gaines

Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office. MADISONVILLE, Ky. – A local name is making its place in history in Madisonville. According to a social media post by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, one of the two new buildings being constructed in Madisonville for the Department of Criminal Justice Training Academy is being named after former Warren County Sheriff Jerry “Peanuts” Gaines….

Dugas Park announces new summer concert series

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A new concert series kicks off in May in Allen County. On Wednesday, Dugas Park announced the “2026 Summer Nights Music Series.” The concerts will be held monthly from May through August at the park’s amphitheater and will be free of charge. Organizers say the concerts will be family-friendly and feature live regional music and food trucks….

Glasgow man charged with fleeing police in multi-county pursuit

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is facing charges after allegedly crossing through multiple counties during a pursuit on Wednesday. According to a uniform citation, the Glasgow Police Department observed a vehicle go airborne while entering South Fork Beaver Creek bridge just before 2 a.m. Wednesday. Police say when they attempted a traffic stop on the vehicle, it began to…

Lauren Satterly named CUSA Freshman of the Week

DALLAS – WKU Softball’s Lauren Satterly was named Conference USA Freshman of the Week for the first time this season, the league office announced Monday. Satterly helped the Hilltoppers to a 3-0 sweep of Kennesaw State and the first 15-0 home conference record in CUSA history behind a .571 batting average, going 4-for-7 at the plate with a double and three singles. The freshman also posted a .727 on-base percentage thanks to three walks, one…

Emergency officials to conduct tornado siren test in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Community Outdoor Warning Siren test in Warren County is scheduled for this Friday, May 1. Emergency officials say the test will take place at noon. Emergency management is reminding the public it conducts these tests on the first Friday of each month. Technicians are testing the siren located in the Boyce community on Wednesday after…

WKU, government officials proclaim April 28 “Bike4Alz Day”

Photo source: Western Kentucky UniversityBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University and government officials are honoring a student-run nonprofit. WKU, the City of Bowling Green, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky are recognizing April 28 as “Bike4Alz Day” statewide. A proclamation was held on Tuesday at Centennial Mall. Bike4Alz is a student-run nonprofit based at WKU that raises awareness and funds…

Judge executive lifts burn ban in Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A burn ban has been lifted for all of Logan County. According to an executive order by Logan County Judge Executive Phillip Baker, the outdoor burn ban is lifted effective Wednesday at noon. Open burning remains prohibited within 150 feet of wooded areas between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., according to the Kentucky Division of Forestry.