Author: WNKY Staff

Tops announce trio of fall exhibition games in October

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Baseball and Head Coach Marc Rardin announced that they will play three exhibition games in October during its fall season. During the first weekend of October, the Hilltoppers will host Murray State on Sunday, Oct. 6 in Bowling Green before welcoming Team Ontario to The Hill for a matchup on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Nick…

Hacker tried to dodge child support by breaking into registry to fake his death, prosecutors say

Source: K105. LONDON, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky man attempted to fake his death to avoid paying child support obligations by hacking into state registries and falsifying official records, federal prosecutors said. Jesse Kipf, 39, of Somerset, was sentenced Monday to nine years in federal prison after reaching a plea agreement where he admitted going to great lengths to avoid…

Tops picked to win CUSA; Cox named Preseason Player of the Year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Conference USA released its volleyball preseason team for the 2024 season with senior outside hitter Kaylee Cox named the Preseason Player of the Year. Setter Callie Bauer and redshirt sophomore opposite hitter Kenadee Coyle also earned spots on the team, while the league’s head coaches picked WKU to win the conference, as well. The Hilltoppers have…

Scottsville woman served warrant, facing new drug charges

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville woman is charged with drug possession. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it attempted to serve an arrest warrant at a residence on Old Gainesville Road on Wednesday. Officers say they located Shannon Miller, 47 of Scottsville, in the front yard. Officers determined that Miller had active arrest warrants. Officers say Miller possessed marijuana and…

New Burlington location coming to Bowling Green this fall

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Burlington Stores, Inc. is opening a new store in Bowling Green this fall. According to a release by the company, this will be the ninth Burlington location in Kentucky. The national discount retailer is known for its deals on brand name items, including women’s apparel, menswear, clothing for kids, footwear, pet care and home décor. The…

Franklin man facing drug charges after traffic stop

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Franklin man is facing multiple drug charges after a traffic stop on Wednesday. According to a uniform citation, agents with the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force observed a silver Chevy Equinox with a cracked windshield. After the vehicle turned onto Chapman Road in Franklin, authorities say it turned onto Simpson Street without a signal. The…

Finley Named To 2025 Senior Bowl Watchlist

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football quarterback TJ Finley has been named to the 2025 Senior Bowl Watchlist, the Reese’s Senior Bowl announced Wednesday. Finley has already been included on the Shrine Bowl 1000 Watchlist, the watch list for the Maxwell Award, the Walter Camp 2024 Player of the Year Preseason Watch List, the 2024 Davey O’Brien National Quarterback Award Preseason…