Author: WNKY Staff

Downtown sound system to be added in Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – An exciting addition is coming to downtown Russellville. The Logan County Chamber of Commerce announced the addition of a new speaker system on Tuesday. The chamber says the new speaker system will enhance the ambiance of downtown Russellville, create a new atmosphere for merchants and improve public safety. The new sound system will feature five South Main…

WKU Women’s Golf wraps fall slate with strong finish at the Ally

Results: https://scoreboard.clippd.com/tournaments/233374/scoring/team WEST POINT, Miss. – WKU women’s golf concluded its fall with a strong eighth-place finish at The Ally, hosted by Mississippi State University at Old Waverly Golf Club. The event was won by Florida at 15-under, as the Gators were followed on the leaderboard by No. 5 Mississippi State, No. 11 Vanderbilt and No. 19 Auburn. NOTABLES The…

Warren named CUSA Men’s Golfer Of The Week

DALLAS, Texas – WKU men’s golf senior Stephen Warren earned his first career Conference USA Golfer of the Week honor on Wednesday. Warren closed out the fall slate with his third Top-10 finish, posting a ninth-place mark. He led the Hilltoppers to a fifth-place finish at the Furman Intercollegiate, thanks to his 4-under 209. He tournament was highlighted by a…

Tennessee woman arrested on DUI charge after wreck in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A woman is facing multiple charges after a wreck in Franklin on Tuesday. According to a uniform citation, the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office responded Tuesday around 9:40 p.m. for a two-vehicle head on collision in the area of Gold City Road and Roark Road. Deputies say upon arrival, they located Sarah Rader, 32, of Westmoreland, Tennessee near…

Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Allen County, flown for treatment

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an injury collision. The office says deputies responded to the 400 block of Barren River Dam Road to a vehicle accident involving a pedestrian on Tuesday evening. When deputies arrived at the scene, they located a man in a ditch. The man was injured. Deputies say the man was treated…

New York Times bestselling illustrator and children’s author to be hosted at Capitol

Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A renowned illustrator and children’s author is stopping in Bowling Green next month. The Warren Count Public Library says it will be hosting New York Times best-selling illustrator and author Mike Lowery at the Capitol Theatre in Bowling Green on Nov. 14. Free sessions will be available at 9:30 a.m. and…

Man indicted after fire set to Burkesville City Hall

BURKESVILLE, Ky. – A man has been indicted on charges related to a fire at Burkesville City Hall. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, an indictment states Nathan Riddle, 47, was charged with arson of a building receiving federal funds, and arson of a building affecting interstate commerce. On October 25, 2020, officials say Riddle…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Woman wanted on failure to appear offenses

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is searching for a woman wanted on multiple charges. According to troopers, Anesha Deweese, 50, is wanted for failure to appear on shoplifting, tampering on physical evidence and two counts of possession of a controlled substance, first (methamphetamine). Deweese is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall and 140 pounds with brown…

Infant dead after house fire in Monroe County

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is investigating after a house fire left one infant dead and a toddler severely burned. According to a release by KSP, troopers received a call from the Monroe County 911 Center on Oct. 21 shortly after 1 p.m. requesting investigative assistance for a residential fire in the limits of Tompkinsville in…