Author: WNKY Staff

Three WKU programs earn the CUSA Team Academic Award

DALLAS, Texas — Three WKU sport programs have earned the CUSA Team Academic Award the league announced Thursday afternoon. The award is given to the team in each conference-sponsored sport with the highest GPA for the academic year. Both golf programs and the soccer program earned the honor this year. WKU Soccer had a 3.71 grade point average for the…

Warren County Sheriff’s Office reminds residents of fireworks ordinance, safety

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is sharing some information about firework use ahead of Independence Day. According to the sheriff’s office, the ordinance regarding the use of fireworks within the county states, “Persons may use, ignite, fire or explode those fireworks authorized by KRS Chapter 227 and this subchapter in the County. Fireworks, including consumer fireworks,…

Gene Birk inducted into the Kentucky Mic Hall of Fame

Source: Kentucky Broadcasters Association. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Congratulations to Gene Birk on being recognized by the Kentucky Broadcasters Association. According to a release by the KBA Thursday, the KBA is congratulating the 2024 class of Legacy Awards Recipients. The following broadcasters were nominated by their peers, carefully vetted and ultimately selected by KBA’s Legacy Awards Committee. Kentucky Mic Hall of…

Residents asked to check security footage in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to identify two individuals. The sheriff’s office is requesting residents on 817 Blackjack Road to check their security footage from about 3 a.m. The sheriff’s office says during this time, it is working to learn the identities of two people who may have been present on foot in…

Spay and neuter clinic in progress for Butler County Animal Shelter

Source: Butler County Animal Shelter. MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The Butler County Animal Shelter is getting closer to having a new addition for the community. High intakes at local animal shelters remain an ongoing problem, but the shelter is aiming to tackle animal overpopulation by encouraging spaying and neutering your pets. “We chose to build our spay/neuter clinic now because shelters…

Cruise-in to be hosted at Logan County Animal Shelter

Source: Logan County Animal Shelter. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Logan County Animal Shelter is hosting a Cool Dogs and Hot Rods Cruise-In. The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy different food trucks and vendors onsite, along with visiting animals for adoption. The cruise-in will be located at 1230…

Crash involving molten aluminum blocks I-165 northbound in Daviess County

Image courtesy of Kentucky Transportation CabinetMADISONVILLE, Ky. – According to a release from Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 2, Northbound Interstate 165 near mile point 69.5 will be closed due to a crash involving a vehicle hauling molten aluminum. Both northbound and southbound fast lanes will be closed due to the crash at the Fairview Drive overpass. The closure is expected…

KSP leading Pike County death investigation

SHELBY GAP, Ky. – Kentucky State Police received a call to a shooting in the Shelby Gap community of Pike County on Tuesday. KSP troopers and investigators discovered two subjects at a residence on Kelly Mountain Road. The subjects had been shot. The preliminary investigation shows that the two subjects are husband and wife. Both gunshot injuries were fatal and…

Barren County Fair canceled Wednesday due to expected weather

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. –  The Barren County Fair has canceled for Wednesday night due to potential rain, according to a social media post by the group. Organizers say the rain is expected to hit right after the fair is scheduled to open. However, the post states you can still show up for cornhole at the barn at no charge for…

South Central Kentucky Walk to End Alzheimer’s to be held in September

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The South Central Kentucky Walk to End Alzheimer’s is returning on Saturday, Sept. 28. Participants can gather at Bowling Green Ballpark to show their support and make a difference. According to the event’s website, the Walk to End Alhzimer’s is “the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.” To register, visit act.alz.org/bowlinggreen or alz.org/kyinwalk.