Author: WNKY Staff

Panel to discuss history behind Shake Rag neighborhood

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Thursday, you can learn about some of the history in Bowling Green with a Shake Rag neighborhood presentation. The Shake Rag neighborhood is a vital part of Bowling Green’s past and present. The downtown community grew steadily after the Civil War as a segregated part of the city for many African Americans. Join in for…

WKU Football announces 2025 Schedule

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football announced its 2025 schedule on Thursday. The 12-game regular-season slate features six home games at Houchens-Smith Stadium, two matchups against new Conference USA opponents and a late-season trip to face off with an SEC program, among many other exciting storylines. The Hilltoppers will open the 2025 season with a Week 0 conference matchup at…

National Weather Service Louisville confirms EF-1 caused damage in Hart County

HART COUNTY, Ky. – The National Weather Service Louisville is surveying storm damage in northern Hart County following severe weather overnight. According to NWS officials, an EF-1 was confirmed to have occurred near U.S. 31-E, about one mile from the Hart County and LaRue County line. The National Weather Service says winds reached an estimated 95 miles per hour. News…

Catie Craig invited to Augusta National Women’s Amateur

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU senior golfer Catie Craig has accepted her invitation to the 2025 Augusta National Women’s Amateur in Augusta, Georgia from April 2-5. “Making my debut at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur is an honor I have always dreamed of accomplishing,” Craig said. “I am so excited to represent Western Kentucky and my home state of Georgia…

Nashville area succulent bar to bring event to Bowling Green

Source: Classy Cactus Farm. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You might remember a popular Nashville area succulent bar that made an appearance in Bowling Green last year. This February, the Classy Cactus Succulent Bar is back for a one-day event. The event is set to take place on Sunday, Feb. 16 from 2 to 4 p.m. at White Squirrel Brewery. Owner…

Tops travel for matchup at Kennesaw State on Thursday

KENNESAW, Ga. – WKU men’s basketball returns to road play this week facing Conference USA newcomer Kennesaw State on Thursday, Feb. 6. Tipoff from KSU Convocation Center in Kennesaw, Ga. is slated for 6 p.m. CT with the game streaming live on ESPN+. The Hilltoppers enter the rematch against the Owls standing at 14-8 overall with a 5-4 mark in…

Franklin County man charged with child sexual exploitation

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a man charged with child sexual exploitation offenses. KSP says it arrested Gage S. Perreault, 30, on charges related to sexual abuse materials on Tuesday afternoon. Perreault was the subject of an investigation by the KSP Electronic Crime Branch. KSP says it discovered Perreault had shared images of child sexual exploitation online….

Lady Toppers host Kennesaw State on Thursday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball returns to E.A. Diddle Arena to host Kennesaw State on Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. AT THE GAME Black History Month Celebration Tickets GAME INFO WKU (15-6, 6-3 CUSA) vs. Kennesaw State (8-12, 3-6 CUSA) Thursday, Feb. 6 | 6:30 PM | Bowling Green, Ky. | E.A. Diddle Arena Watch: ESPN+ | Listen:…

McConnell falls twice at Capitol on Wednesday

WASHINGTON – Sen. Mitch McConnell left the majority leader’s office in a wheelchair on Wednesday. This was following two incidents where McConnell fell. The first fall happened when McConnell was going down the stairs after leaving the Senate chamber and missed a step. After being helped up, he went on to a Republican policy lunch, where he fell again. Two…

Man charged with assaulting referee at Livingston Central basketball game

SMITHLAND, Ky. – One man is facing charges after an incident at a Livingston Central basketball game. According to WKDZ, Lyon County sheriff Brent White said he requested an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office into an incident that occurred during the Jan. 28 game in Smithland. More here. WKDZ reports video captured a fan on the Livingston Central…