Author: WNKY Staff

Lost River Cave hosting Camping at the Cave on Oct. 19

Source: Lost River Cave. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Lost River Cave is offering the chance to spend a night camping onsite. On Oct. 19, the park is hosting Camping at the Cave as part of its Park After Dark Series. Campers can look forward to a campfire feast of roasted hot dogs, a movie night, hot cocoa and other activities…

Bowling Green man sentenced in Butler Way shooting death

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been sentenced following a fatal shooting that occurred in 2022. According to court records, Torian L. Jackson, 38, of Bowling Green was sentenced on charges of murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon on Sept. 26 at Warren Circuit Court. Jackson was sentenced to 25 years in federal…

Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce 2024 Targeted Business Awards Banquet

BOWLING GREEN, KY.- The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 2024 Targeted Business Awards Banquet at the SKYPAC. This event brought together dozens of city leaders and community members from across South Central Kentucky to celebrate local businesses. Attendees had the opportunity to network and show their support for enterprises that contribute to the growth and success…

Rummo’s Late Goal Leads to Tie Against Kennesaw State

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Soccer notched another point in Conference USA play with a 1-1 draw against Kennesaw State on Thursday night at the WKU Soccer Complex. Both teams were knotted, 0-0, at halftime, but Kennesaw State (2-6-4, 1-0-3 CUSA) struck first in the 67th minute. WKU (3-6-2, 1-1-2 CUSA) equalized with a goal in the 87th minute. HOW…

Russellville police seeking information on two individuals

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Police Department is asking the community for help identifying two individuals. Police say the individuals may be involved in an incident that took place on September 24 at the Family Dollar Store in Russellville. Police ask anyone with information to call 270.726.4911 or send the department a message on social media.

Crews respond to overturned truck on railroad tracks

Bowling Green –  The Warren County Sherriff’s office responded Thursday evening to an overturned truck that tipped over at the railroad tracks on Petros Road near Shaker Museum Road.   Currently, that portion of Petros Road is closed to all through traffic as crews work to clear the area. According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, the truck was not hauling…

Bowling Green man pleads guilty in murder, arson case

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man has pleaded guilty in a case involving the death of a man in Bowling Green last year. According to court records, Sean Birge, 30, of Bowling Green entered a guilty plea on Oct. 1 in Warren Circuit Court to charges of murder, second-degree arson, abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence. In…

Relay for Life raises more than $110,000 toward goal

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Those who donated during Relay for Life can now find out the total gathered toward the overall fundraising goal. Organizers say as of Wednesday, Relay for Life raised $111,463. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of South Central Kentucky is a yearly fundraising event that works to save lives from cancer. Supporters join together to…

Free car seat check event taking place next week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Drivers can participate in a free car seat check event this month in Bowling Green. Med Center Health and Flora Templeton Stuart are teaming up to provide a free car seat check event through Safe Seats Safe Kids Community Education. The event is slated for Oct. 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. Drivers can have their…