Author: WNKY Staff

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…

Graves-Gilbert Clinic confirms data breach of healthcare service, Change Healthcare

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local patients may have recently received a letter regarding a reported data breach of Change Healthcare. Graves-Gilbert Clinic confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 19 that this letter is legitimate. The letter states that Change Healthcare says there was a data breach across the dates of Feb. 17 and Feb. 20. Change Healthcare “provides services to health care providers,…

Softball announces six to 2025 signing class

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Softball announced the signing of six athletes on Monday with Braylen Conlon, Lauren Satterly, Madeline Floyd, Amaya Green, Lauren Campisano, and Jozie Lashley arriving at the Hill in the fall of 2025. “It is an exciting day to announce the signing of this class. We are adding talent and depth to all positions while strengthening…

Hilltoppers release 2025 baseball schedule

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Baseball and head coach Marc Rardin have announced the 2025 baseball schedule. The 56-game slate features 35 games in Bowling Green at Nick Denes Field as well as 10 meetings with 2024 NCAA Tournament teams. In all, WKU will take on five teams that made the postseason including one regional host, one super regional participant,…

Record number of Americans to travel this Thanksgiving

(CNN) – A record number of Americans could be on the move this Thanksgiving. AAA expects nearly 80 million people will travel at least 50 miles over the holiday week. That’s 1.7 million more travelers than last year. Most people will be getting to their destination by car. For those driving, expect roads to be most crowded the Tuesday and…

Carneiro named semifinalist for 2024 Lou Groza collegiate place-kicker award

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football kicker Lucas Carneiro has been named a semifinalist for the 2024 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced Tuesday. Carneiro is one of 20 semifinalists for the award and the only semifinalist from Conference USA. The redshirt sophomore from Cornelius, North Carolina, has gone 11-for-12 on field goals this season and…

Cause released for explosion at factory in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says it has determined what caused last week’s deadly plant explosion near Louisville. On Monday, officials announced the explosion at the Givaudan Factory in Clifton was an accident and not an intentional act. They determined it started with a cooking vessel that may have been over pressurized. The…

Kentucky State Police Post 3 announces return of public affairs officer

Source: Trooper Katan Parker via Facebook/@Trooper Katan Parker. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police has announced the return of its Post Three public affairs officer, trooper Katan Parker. According to KSP, Parker will resume his responsibilities at Post Three. The KSP public affairs officer assists by providing critical information regarding serious or fatal accidents, investigations and other cases….

Barren County Schools to dismiss early Friday for state playoff game

GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County Schools will dismiss early on Friday to support the Barren County High School Football team. The district says it will dismiss students from Barren County Middle and High Schools at 12:30pm and elementary schools at 1:30pm. Barren County High School Football advanced to the third round of the KHSAA state playoffs for the first time…