Author: WNKY Staff

SKYCTC FBLA-Collegiate members excel at state leadership conference

Source: SKYCTC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Students from Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College showed their skills at the 2025 FBLA-Collegiate State Leadership Conference on March 30. Held at Georgetown College, these students competed against peers from colleges and universities across Kentucky. According to a release by SKYCTC, its students achieved several top finishes and qualified for national competition. Five…

Bowling Green man flown following motorcycle crash in Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – One person has been flown due to injuries from a motorcycle crash in Logan County. According to the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded just before 5:30 p.m. Thursday to Bowling Green Road at Elmwood Drive for a two-vehicle collision with injuries. Deputies say an investigation revealed a motorcycle operated by 40-year-old Bradley Dahl of Bowling…

Glasgow resident Erica Hildreth wins international beauty ambassador title

Source: The Global Beauty Awards.BELLVUE, Wa. – Glasgow native Erica Hildreth has been crowned the Global Beauty Awards Ambassador. According to a release by The Global Beauty Awards, Hildreth, who is a mother of five, reigning United States of America’s Mrs. Kentucky and military spouse, has earned the title as the new face of Dall Italia. The release says the…

Winning Powerball tickets sold in Lexington, Morehead

Source: Kentucky Lottery. KENTUCKY – There are two winning Powerball tickets that were recently purchased in Kentucky. Lottery officials say the drawing was held Saturday night, which produced two winning tickets – one $150,000 winning ticket that was purchased at a Walmart at 200 Walmart Way in Morehead and one $50,000 winning ticket purchased at E-G America at 109 Towne…

Man charged with vehicular homicide following fatal collision in Russell County

JAMESTOWN, Ky. – One man has been charged with vehicular homicide after a juvenile died in a crash in Russell County. According to authorities, the Kentucky State Police responded Sunday to a single-vehicle injury collision on Sano Mount Olive Road in Russell County that occurred around 1:14 a.m. Troopers say a preliminary investigation found that 31-year-old David King of Columbia…

McConnell provides statement on the passing of Pope Francis

LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) released the following statement today regarding the passing of Pope Francis: “Elaine and I join people of faith around the world in mourning the passing of his holiness, Pope Francis. From the beginning of his papacy, the Holy Father invited Christians from every walk of life to more fully embrace the call…

Park Mammoth Resort building lost in fire

Credit: Darren Doyle, story and photos, edmonsonvoice.com

PARK CITY, Ky. – The main building at Park Mammoth Resort is heavily damaged following a fire on April 19. According to EdmondsonVoice.com, the fire occured early Saturday morning at Park Mammoth Resort, which is known as part of the same property as The Maple Retreat in Park City. More here. Fire departments were notified around 3 a.m. for a…

Hilltopper Basketball signs Western Illinois transfer Ryan Myers

Photo credit: WKU AthleticsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball has announced the signing of Western Illinois transfer Ryan Myers. The Brooklyn, N.Y. native joins the Hilltopper Basketball roster for 2025-26 having previously played under head coach Hank Plona at Indian Hills CC and coming off back-to-back standout seasons competing for WIU in the Ohio Valley Conference. “Ryan can play…

Glasgow woman allegedly drives intoxicated, faces drug possession charges

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow woman allegedly drove in opposite lanes of travel leading to an arrest for drug possession. Glasgow Police Officer Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says an officer responded to a report of a vehicle traveling in the opposite lane on Saturday. The officer says the vehicle was at the Dollar General Store on Burkesville Road….

Man allegedly steals vehicle in Bowling Green, arrested in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is charged after allegedly stealing a vehicle. On Sunday, Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says an officer located a stolen vehicle from Bowling Green in a parking lot on South Broadway Street with the door open. The officer located Cardale Kirk, 32, and says Kirk had the key in his…