Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green firefighters respond to reported structure fire at Magna

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire Friday. According to the department, around nine units were dispatched near 6:05 a.m. to 111 Cosma Drive at Magna. Upon arrival, crews observed visible flames from the roof, according to officials. Crews located the source of the fire and extinguished the flames. No injuries have…

Russellville police warn public of social media scam

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Police Department is warning the community of a scam circulating on social media. Police say a recent scam post states, “An identified woman was discovered in a submerged vehicle in Russellville. The police urgently need help identifying a woman who was found with numerous stab wounds in her car along the canal last night. She…

Tops split day one to move on in CUSA Championship

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After falling in their first game against Jacksonville State, WKU Softball fought back in the contenders’ bracket to defeat Sam Houston, 3-2 and move on to Friday’s games in the Conference USA Championship. With the win, the Hilltoppers (30-20-1 overall) move on in the contenders’ bracket to take on LA Tech on Friday. HOW IT HAPPENED…

WKU High School Personal Finance Summer Camp taking place this June

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This summer, local high school students can prepare for the real world with the WKU High School Personal Finance Summer Camp. The camp is set to take place from June 15 through June 19, with an all-inclusive cost of $299 and limited need-based scholarships available. Organizers say the cost covers housing during the event, meals, materials,…

Author, WCPL executive director to launch novel at the Capitol

Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The community is invited to celebrate as Warren County Public Library’s executive director and acclaimed author Court Stevens launches her new novel, “Tell Me Something Good.” At the Capitol on Monday, June 9, the public can join Stevens at 6 p.m. to hear from her and author David Arnold as they…

Barren Inc. announces award recipients for 2025 Achievement in Business Awards Luncheon

GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren Inc., the Barren County Chamber of Commerce, hosted its annual Achievement in Business Awards Luncheon on Thursday. According to Barren Inc., the event in Glasgow recognized individuals for their contributions to the local economy and community across five categories, including Administrative Professional of the Year, Farmer of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Magnolia Award…

DEA disposes of unused medications on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The United States Drug Enforcement Administration has reported that nearly 4,500 law enforcement agencies joined forces last month to dispose of more than 620,000 pounds of unneeded and expired medications. It’s in an effort to prevent drug misuse and abuse. The spring collection event marked the DEA’s 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Across the Louisville…

Teen leads police on multi-county pursuit in 2025 Corvette

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville teen led police on a multi-county pursuit on Thursday. The Scottsville Police Department and Allen County Sheriff’s Office say they responded to an alert from Kentucky State Police for a vehicle pursuit entering Allen County. Prior to this, a uniform citation states troopers in Cave City saw a 2025 Corvette speeding at 154 miles per…