Author: WNKY Staff

Warren Co. to receive $43,230 in tobacco settlement funds

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County is set to receive $43,230 in tobacco settlement funds from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund. This is according to a report provided to Rep. Shawn McPherson and other lawmakers at the November meeting of the legislature’s Tobacco Settlement Agreement Fund Oversight Committee. “I am pleased to announce that Warren County has been approved for…

Tennessee man arrested in Glasgow after driving stolen vehicle

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Tennessee man is facing multiple charges after police say they located him driving a stolen vehicle in Glasgow on Thursday. According to the Glasgow Police Department, officers located the stolen vehicle traveling southbound on S L Roger Wells Boulevard. Police say they conducted a traffic stop and made contact with Darrel Rex Hayes, 52, of Livingston,…

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce earns 5-star accreditation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce has once again received a 5-Star Accreditation from the United States Chamber of Commerce. According to a release from the chamber on Friday, the honor recognizes the chamber’s “unwavering commitment to excellence in serving the businesses and communities of south-central Kentucky.” The chamber says the accreditation process looks at…

Cave City man charged with drug possession after traffic stop

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Cave City man is facing several charges following a traffic stop on Thursday. According to the Glasgow Police Department, officers conducted the traffic stop and made contact with the driver, identified as Bobby Johnson, 43, of Cave City. Police say they determined Johnson had a suspended license related to operating a vehicle under the influence. In…

WKU VB: WKU Volleyball Earns Sixth Straight Regular Season Championship With 3-0 Sweep of Liberty

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Volleyball clinched its sixth straight regular season championship on Thursday with their 17th three sweep of the season over Liberty. WKU (24-6 overall, 17-0 CUSA) posted a sweltering .408 hitting percentage to Liberty’s (13-16 overall, 7-10 CUSA) .228 led by both senior outside hitter Kaylee Cox and freshman pin hitter Alivia Skidmore with 16 and…

WKU XC: Dye and Kunkel Set to Represent WKU at NCAA Regionals

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Cross Country’s Kinley Kunkel and Mary Dye are set to compete in the 2024 NCAA Southeast Regionals Friday Morning in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The meet will be hosted by Winthrop and visit York County. MEET INFO Winthrop University Recreation Complex Women’s 6K, 9:30 A.M. CT Live Results Meet Central ABOUT THE TOPS This marks…

Toys for Tots Hand It To a Hero returns on Nov. 30

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local first responders and community members are banding to together to support Toys for Tots. On Nov. 30, the Hand It To a Hero toy drive will return to Walmart located off of Campbell Lane. Members of the Bowling Green Police Department, Bowling Green Fire Department, Warren County Sheriff’s Office, Kentucky State Police, United State Marine…

Lady Toppers announce signing of Virginia Madueño Pita

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis Head Coach Greg Davis announced the signing of Virginia Madueño Pita on Thursday. “We’re really excited to have Virginia coming aboard for next fall,” Davis said. “She’s a really talented player who I think is only going to get better between now and coming to campus next August. She’s been highly ranked in…

Rail line in Logan County among projects benefitting from grant funding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $7.5 million investment into eight railway projects in Kentucky. According to the governor’s office, the projects will help maintain and improve existing infrastructure. The release states these projects were selected to retain and bring new business to the Commonwealth. The governor’s office says the grants will help replace cross ties,…