Author: WNKY Staff

Kentucky veteran celebrates turning 100

LOUISVILLE Ky. (WLKY) – On Sunday, friends and family of World War II veteran Arthur James Wissing gathered together to celebrate him. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps at just 17 years old and went on 38 missions as a nose gunner. He has five children, 15 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. Wissing says his secret to a long life…

Hilltopper Golf announces 2024-25 Schedule

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Men’s Golf second-year head coach Austin King has announced their fall and spring slate for the 2024-25 season Monday morning. “This is a great slate for the guys this year,” said King. “We showed throughout the second half of the year that we can really compete. I’m excited about competing against a handful of Power…

Second Half Scoring Barrage Propels WKU Soccer to 4-1 Win

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Soccer got its second straight win with another 4-goal performance, this time defeating Evansville, 4-1, on Sunday night at the WKU Soccer Complex. After a defensive stalemate in the first half, WKU (2-1-0) and Evansville (0-1-1) came out in the second half to put up five total goals on the scoreboard between the two teams….

KSP Post 15 investigating shooting incident in Clinton County

ALBANY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Post 15 is investigating a shooting. Police say that on August 24 at approximately 11:30 am, they responded to a call to assist investigating a shooting incident. Troopers and detectives traveled to a residence located at Wolf River Dock in Clinton County at the request of the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office. The preliminary investigation…

WKU Athletics announces 2024 Hall of Fame class

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Three great names in the history of Western Kentucky University Athletics will be inducted as the 33rd class into the WKU Athletic Hall of Fame in ceremonies set for Homecoming (Saturday, Nov. 16) this fall. In addition, the members of the 1974 NCAA runner-up men’s cross country team will be recognized for its selection as a…

2 charged with burglary after incident on Thoroughbred Drive

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two men are behind bars in Warren County after police say they broke into a home and damaged someone’s car. On Sunday, the Bowling Green Police Department says they got a call around 4 a.m. about a delayed burglary at the 2000 block of Thoroughbred Drive. A female caller told police that someone had forced entry…

1 flown after truck and dump truck collide in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One person was flown following a crash on Monday in Scottsville. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the 6300 block of Franklin Road for a two-vehicle injury collision with entrapment. Deputies say a 2012 Ford F-250 operated by David Crone was traveling east on Franklin Road. A 1996 Peterbilt dump truck operated…

Scottsville man charged with possession of sexual abuse material involving minor

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man has been arrested after police say he exchanged sexually explicit photos and videos with a juvenile. According to the Scottsville Police Department, officers received a call on Friday for a welfare check for a juvenile. Police say after speaking to the juvenile and guardians, it was determined the juvenile had been communicating with Jayden…

Bowling Green police respond to injury accident on Fairview Avenue

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department responded to an injury accident on Monday morning. Ronnie Ward, Public Information Officer for the Bowling Green Police Department, says the crash has blocked both lanes of traffic at Fairview Avenue and Fairdale Avenue. Emergency personnel are on the scene. The department says motorists should seek an alternate route. WNKY News…

Glasgow police respond to accident involving telephone pole

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department responded to an accident call Monday morning. Police say an accident involving a telephone pole at East Main Street and South Morgan Street will impact traffic. The department asks all motorists to seek an alternative route. Emergency personnel are on the scene. This is a developing story.