Author: WNKY Staff

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…

Mammoth Cave National Park hosting annual Bat Night on Aug. 31

Source: Mammoth Cave National Park. MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park is hosting its annual Bat Night on Saturday, Aug. 31. According to a release by the park, the event gathers bat researchers and biologists to discuss bat biology, monitoring techniques and provide on-site demonstrations of how they capture, evaluate and record a bat’s health. Events and activities…

Local beekeeper shares benefits of local bees

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Bees are incredibly beneficial to our planet, offering much more than just high-quality honey. They play a crucial role in the food supply chain, supporting both human and animal nutrition through their pollination efforts. Local beekeeper Eugenia LaRue, owner of Big B Apiaries, emphasizes the extensive benefits of honey, particularly its potential to alleviate allergies. “It has…