Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green man charged with drug trafficking near a school

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police arrested a Bowling Green man accused of drug trafficking on Tuesday. KSP says it received tips on a possible drug trafficking operation being conducted at 619 McElwain Court. A warrant was obtained and executed at the residence belonging to Frankie Parks, Jr. Detectives say drug paraphernalia, supplies for drug trafficking and distribution, 6…

Bowling Green police arrest man in connection to robbery at American Bank and Trust

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A robbery suspect is in custody. Bowling Green Department Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward says James Ray Taylor, 43 of Bowling Green, was arrested on Thursday afternoon on drug charges. On Wednesday, Taylor was charged with second-degree robbery in his alleged involvement in a robbery at American Bank and Trust on Fairview Avenue on November 12….

OLE 60 to make tour stop in Beaver Dam

BEAVER DAM, Ky. – One of the most talked about bands of 2024 is coming to Beaver Dam in 2025. The Eric Group announced on Wednesday that OLE 60 will perform at The Dam on Friday, June 13, 2025, as a part of the Outta My Way Tour. The band will be supported by Nicholas Jamerson and The Morning Days…

Bowling Green Fire Department celebrates promotions

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department is celebrating a milestone for four of its crew members. According to fire officials, engineer Mason Michael, captain Bryan Fulton, captain Justin Reesy and captain William Moore have been promoted. Congratulations to all four members on your accomplishments.

Franklin-Simpson Arts Council to perform ‘It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play’

Source: Franklin-Simpson Community Arts CouncilFRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin-Simpson Arts Council is bringing a Christmas classic to life. Next month, the group says it will perform a live radio play of “It’s a Wonderful Life” at the Roxy Theatre in Franklin on Saturday, Dec. 14. During a live radio play, organizers say actors “use their voices to convey emotion and…

Greenwood High School art class participates in ‘Paint the Plow’

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A local high school art class is making Bowling Green’s next snow day a lot more creative. Transportation officials say the students of Mrs. Willett’s art class at Greenwood High School showed their talent for the Paint the Plow program. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Three says the plow will be out keeping the roads safe…

Hilltoppers host Jackson State on Wednesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Hilltopper Basketball will wrap its three-game homestand with a matchup against Jackson State on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Tipoff inside E.A. Diddle Arena is slated for 7 p.m. CT with ESPN+ set to broadcast the event. The Hilltoppers enter Wednesday night’s game coming off a 66-61 victory over Lipscomb on Sunday to secure a second win…

Hilltoppers look to bounce back with trip to Liberty

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football will look to bounce back from its first loss in Conference USA play this season and keep its championship hopes alive when it heads to Liberty to face the Flames on Saturday, Nov. 23. Kickoff at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Virginia, is scheduled for 12 p.m. CT and the game will be streamed on…

Christian County sheriff searching for missing teen

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Christian County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on the whereabouts of a missing teen. The office says Ryan Highsmith, 16, was last seen on the evening of November 18. Highsmith was leaving his home with a friend. If you have information on the whereabouts of Ryan Highsmith, call the Christian County Sheriff’s Office at 270-890-1300.

Traffic stop leads to drug bust in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Two people are facing drug charges following a traffic stop in Allen County on Tuesday. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a 2013 Black Ford Escape. Authorities say an Allen County K-9 gave a positive alert on the vehicle during an open air sniff test. During a search, deputies say…