Author: WNKY Staff

Edmonton man sentenced for illegal firearm possession

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An Edmonton man is sentenced in an illegal gun possession case. The Western District of Kentucky says Aaron Dale McKinney, 48, was sentenced to 5 years and 11 months in federal prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for illegal possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Court documents say McKinney possessed a Springfield…

Bowling Green police release images of suspect in fatal hit-and-run

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has released images of a suspect and the truck believed to be involved in the hit-and-run death of Terry Zweig, 46. Officers say they responded to a check welfare call for a man lying on the side of Louisville Road near Moorman Lane on January 18. Police say they found Terry…

AAA Cooper Transportation announces $13.2 million investment in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce and AAA Cooper Transportation announced a multi-million dollar project coming to Bowling Green. According to a press release, AAA Cooper Transportation is creating a new facility in Bowling Green. The company will invest approximately $13.2 million in the project. The new facility will bring 20 new jobs to the region….

Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society releases 2024 statistics

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society released its 2024 yearly statistics on Thursday. According to a press release, the humane society had 11,457 intakes in between January 1 and December, 30, 2024, including 5,566 cats,5,436 dogs, and 455 other animals. 996 animals were pulled from other shelters to avoid euthanasia. Of those intakes, 5,488 were adopted,…

Hall, Lizama named preseason All-CUSA; WKU picked third in preseason poll

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Right-handed pitcher Dawson Hall and outfielder Ethan Lizama were named to the Conference USA Preseason All-Conference Team and the Hilltoppers were selected third in the 2025 CUSA Baseball Preseason Poll, the league announced Thursday. This marks the second time Hall has obtained Preseason All-CUSA status. Last year, WKU had three arms named to the All-CUSA Preseason…

Spectrum announces broadband, mobile, TV and voice services in rural Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Spectrum announced new technology options are coming to rural Warren County. Spectrum announced the launch of internet, mobile, TV and voice services that will service more than 2,800 homes. The company says the homes and small businesses of Blue Level, Penns Chapel, Richardsville, Rich Pond Riverside, Rockfield, and Woodburn will have access to the service. The…

1,000 without power in Warren due to outage

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – 1,000 are without power in Warren County on Thursday. Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation says crews are responding to northwest Warren County due to a power outage that has left 1,000 members without power. WRECC says crews are on the scene and working to restore power. The cause of the power outage is unknown.

Woman leads police on a pursuit, juveniles in the vehicle

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police says a woman fled police and rolled her vehicle over on I-65 on Thursday morning. Kentucky State Police initiated a police pursuit on Burkesville Road in Glasgow due to alleged speeding at approximately 11:05pm, says KSP Post 3 Public Affairs Officer Trooper Katan Parker Trooper Parker says the pursuit continued onto I-65, where…

Owensboro police searching for person of interest in robbery

OWENSBORO, Ky. – The Owensboro Police Department is investigating a robbery, and it wants your help. Police say the above subject is a person of interest in this case. Details are limited at this time. If you have any information about the individual above, please call detective Bennett at 270-687-8823 or leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at 270-687-8484.

Lady Toppers head West to take on UTEP

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball will put its five-game winning streak on the line against UTEP on Thursday, Jan. 30 in El Paso. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. (CT). GAME INFO WKU (14-5, 5-2 CUSA) at UTEP (9-9, 2-5 CUSA) Thursday, Jan. 30 | 8 PM (CT) | El Paso, Texas | Don Haskins Center Watch: ESPN+…