Author: WNKY Staff

BGPD Honor Guard pays tribute to those lost in the line of duty

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department Honor Guard paid tribute Saturday to those lost in the line of duty. According to BGPD, the honor guard headed to Owensboro to participate in the Supporting Heroes Tribute Gala. The police department says this event is yearly to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. BGPD says it was…

Edmonton men arrested after allegedly crashing into police cruiser

GLASGOW, Ky. – Two men are facing charges after police say a theft occurred at a Glasgow church. According to a release by the Glasgow Police Department, officers responded Monday to Oil City Road in Glasgow in reference to a theft at the Canaanland Baptist Church. Upon arrival, police say they saw two males in a vehicle traveling toward them…

Bowling Green woman killed, 2 children injured in Christian County crash

FAIRVIEW, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is dead after a crash in Christian County. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office was called to a single-vehicle wreck on Monday afternoon. According to deputies, an SUV driven by Laqway Matthews, 21 of Bowling Green, was traveling eastbound on U.S. Route 68. The vehicle crossed the median and overturned. Matthews was ejected. Matthews…

Time change announced for WKU football game at Sam Houston

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Conference USA announced on Monday that the kickoff time for WKU Football’s game at Sam Houston on Oct. 16 has been changed to 6 p.m. CT at Elliott T. Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, Texas. The game was previously scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. CT. WKU’s game at Sam Houston will be televised nationally on…

NEW DETAILS: Men wanted in connection with Christian County shooting apprehended

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – Two wanted men are facing charges after an alleged shooting in Christian County. The Christian County Sheriff’s Office says suspects Delrico McKissick and Lamareontez Lewis are now in custody as of Monday evening. Deputies say on July 4, an adult male was being prepared at a hospital to be flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with…

Bowling Green police to conduct training off of Church Avenue

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department says it will be conducting a training class over the next three days. Police say to expect an increased law enforcement presence near St. Joseph Interparochial School on Church Avenue. BGPD police, along with the Bowling Green Fire Department and Medical Center ambulance service, will train onsite.  

Camp Big Readiness prepares children for Kindergarten

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Entering Kindergarten can be a very stressful time as a child, and not preparing them properly can have consequences that last through high school. At the Clinical Education Complex on the campus of Western Kentucky University, early childhood educators are helping the next generation take a big leap from pre-K to Kindergarten with Camp Big Readiness….

Meeting gathers nonprofits, organizations to help refugee and immigrant community

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green has become a home for many refugees and new Americans over the course of many decades, and finding help for these people can be a challenge sometimes. The Community Partnership for Refugee and Immigrant Families hosted a networking opportunity at Community Action to help bring organizations and nonprofits together to try and help each…

Amazon Prime Day is back for its 10th year on July 16

Source: Amazon via CNN Newsource. (CNN) – Amazon’s tenth Prime Day event is happening Tuesday and Wednesday. The two-day summer sale promises millions of deals, from electronics to kitchen appliances to apparel and beauty products. Prime members can already access some early deals. The vice president of the online retail giant has said Prime Day helps celebrate the value the…

Jonesville descendants hear updates from workgroup

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Continuing the Journey: Lunch and Conversation welcomed 13 descendants of Jonesville to campus to hear updates from the Jonesville Reconciliation Workgroup and discuss ideas and plans. Jonesville was an African American community that once existed where buildings such as E.A. Diddle Arena and Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium stand today, according to WKU. Saturday’s event allowed…