Author: WNKY Staff

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 releases latest report

Source: Canva. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 has released a report of expected traffic impacts from Sept. 18-25. All work is subject to change. Interstate 165 A project to completely restore and preserve the I-165 bridges over the Green River (mile point 32.6) in Butler County continues. Motorists have switched onto the new traffic pattern. Southbound…

Warren County Public Library Used Book Sale underway

Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Library Used Book Sale is underway through Sunday. Bring your book-loving friends to the Bob Kirby Branch, where you can find books, CDs, DVDs, records and more. The sale serves as a major fundraiser for Friends of the Library – Warren County. The annual sale is open…

Victim identified in fatal vehicle versus pedestrian crash in Logan County

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville woman is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Logan County. According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, emergency personnel responded to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision at 314 Highland Lick Road on Thursday at approximately 1 p.m. LCSO’s preliminary investigation indicates that 69-year-old Shirley Ethridge, of Russellville, attempted to cross the road on foot when…

Trio of Hilltoppers Score as WKU Defeats SEMO to Remain Unbeaten

WKU Athletics Media Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Soccer (6-0-3) stayed hot with a 4-1 win over SEMO on Thursday night at the WKU Soccer Complex to remain unbeaten in nonconference play. Danielle Lewin, Makenna Egan, and Cena Carlson each scored in the match. HOW IT HAPPENED The Hilltoppers came out aggressive offensively early in the match. Danielle Lewin fired off two shots…

Hilltoppers Fall to Sooners in Five Sets

WKU Athletics Media Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Volleyball (5-6) fell to Oklahoma in five sets on Thursday night in Diddle Arena. WKU outhit Oklahoma in the match, logging a .312 mark compared to a .247 clip for the Sooners. The Hilltoppers stuffed 12 blocks compared to four for Oklahoma. Eliza McKnight led all scorers with a career high 17 kills for a…

Butler County man pleads guilty in case of son’s death

by Ken Howlett, K105

Background photo source: Canva. BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. (K105) – A man has pleaded guilty to charges in connection with the death of his son in Butler County. According to a report by K105, 83-year-old Carl Martin of Rochester was charged with murder following the alleged death of his son, 49-year-old Jason Martin of Morgantown. K105 reports that, according to an…

Bill cosponsored by Guthrie passes House, aims to better protect against fraud

WASHINGTON– This week, officials say a bill cosponsored by Congressman Brett Guthrie passed the House to offer better protections for older adults against fraud schemes. According to a release by Guthrie’s office, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2978, the Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act by a vote of 414 to seven. Officials say the bill would…

Boys and Girls Club of the Caverns in need $800,000 to continue project

By Gage Wilson, Glasgow News 1

Photo credit: Glasgow News 1. CAVE CITY, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – One project in the Cave City area is awaiting funding needed to continue construction. According to a report by Glasgow News 1, the Boys and Girls Club of the Caverns needs $800,000 to proceed with the project, however, officials involved with it say they are not giving up….

Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Russellville

Source: Canva. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A pedestrian is dead after a collision in Russellville, authorities say. According to Logan County Sheriff Stephen Stratton, a pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on 314 Highland Lick Road near Cayce Mill Supply in Russellville on Thursday. Stratton says the roadway has reopened. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office is leading the…