Author: WNKY Staff

KSU students rescue fish from flooding at distillery

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (WLEX, CNN) – After a recent round of flooding, Kentucky State University’s aquaculture students helped their neighbors at a distillery. The Kentucky State Aquaculture Research Team managed to remove 250 pounds of fish trapped in Buffalo Trace Distillery’s low-lying areas. Cole Daleiden, an aquaculture student at KSU, says he has been spending the past few weeks combining…

WKU MGOLF: Hofman finishes top 10 at CUSA Championships

TEXARKANA, Ark. – WKU men’s golf concluded its 2024-25 season on Wednesday with an eighth-place finish (8-over 872) at the 2025 Conference USA Championships. WKU totaled a 3-under 573 over the final 36 holes, which was sixth-best amongst the nine-team field. Individually, Nic Hofman finished tied for ninth with a 2-under 214. Riley Grindstaff, who played the last two rounds…

New U.S. Citizens sworn in at Mammoth Cave National Park

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Twenty-nine new citizens are celebrating after a naturalization ceremony Thursday at Mammoth Cave National Park. Park officials say the ceremony took place at an area known as The Methodist Church while being overseen by United States District Court Magistrate Judge H. Brent Brennenstuhl. “It was a distinct privilege to welcome our newest citizens to the United…

Lady Topper Basketball signs Elif Naz Dal

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball has announced the signing of Elif Naz Dal, a 6-foot-3 post player from Adana, Turkey. Naz Dal will be an incoming freshman in 2025-26. Naz Dal most recently played with a basketball league in Turkey where she led her team to the finals, advancing to an upper league. She averaged 6.5 points, 7.3…

Trigg County Public Schools deploys AI gun detection technology

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – A Kentucky school district has taken a step toward making its campus safer through AI technology. According to a release, Trigg County Schools in Cadiz has deployed an AI-based gun detection video analytics platform. “At TCPS, our mission is to create a safe and secure environment where students and staff can thrive,” said Rex Booth, superintendent of…

Collision closes portion of I-65 on Thursday

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A portion of Interstate 65 is currently closed due to a reported collision at the 16-mile marker northbound. According to Kentucky State Police public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker, the roadway is expected to remain shut down for around three more hours. He says no injuries have been reported. Parker says KSP Post 3 is working…

Local McDonald’s locations to host tree giveaways on Arbor Day

Source: Trozzolo/ Burrell Family McDonald’s. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple local McDonald’s locations will be helping to make the world a bit greener this Arbor Day. On Friday, April 25, the following 14 locations will provide free trees to customers, who may take up to five trees with them: 1174 S Main St Morgantown, KY 42261 625 S Main St…

Police make arrests after locating meth at Beaver Dam home

BEAVER DAM, Ky.  – Two people are facing charges after authorities say they discovered drugs at a Beaver Dam residence. According to the Beaver Dam Police Department, officers were at a home on North Main Street Wednesday when they made contact with Wesley Greer and Lisa Greer. While inside the home, police say they found a travel bag containing a…