Author: WNKY Staff

Stout, Carneiro highlight WKU’s Phil Steele 2024 Postseason CUSA All-Conference selections

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Defensive back Upton Stout and kicker Lucas Carneiro highlighted WKU Football’s selections on the Phil Steele 2024 Postseason CUSA All-Conference Teams, the publication announced this week. Stout and Carneiro were both First Team selections by the publication, after receiving First Team nods by the league’s coaches earlier this month. Carneiro was also named to the Phil…

UPDATE: Missing Barren Co. teen found in Georgia

Update 01/02/25: GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office says Madison Jones was found Tuesday morning in Georgia. No further details have been released at this time. GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a missing teen girl. According to a release, chief deputy Mike Houchens says the office is seeking…

Mammoth Cave National Park Heritage Trail to close for project completion

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – A popular Mammoth Cave National Park trail will close for project completion. Mammoth Cave National Park says the Heritage Trail, Old Guides Trail, and visitor center pedestrian bridge will close for nine months on Monday, January 6. The park says the closure will allow the Heritage Trail Rehabilitation Project to be completed. The project is expected…

Fountain Square Ministries to provide holiday meal and warm clothes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tonight, Fountain Square Ministries is opening its doors for those in need of warm clothes and a hot meal. The organization is hosting a community new year’s celebration. Starting at 6 p.m., those in need can get a family holiday meal, coats, blankets, hat and gift boxes while supplies last. This is on Jan 2 at…

VH Dream Center to open warming center due to incoming temperatures

Source: VH Dream Center via Facebook. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Temperatures tonight are projected to be in the 20s. That’s why the Victory Hill Dream Center is opening its doors for those who need shelter from the cold. Shelter officials say check-in is required and must be completed before 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 2. You can that either in person at…

Lineman injured while removing tree from power line in Wolfe Co.

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. – A lineman is facing serious injuries after removing a tree from a power line in Wolfe County Sunday night. Officials with the Licking Valley Rural Electric Cooperative say a section of the tree flew up and hit the lineman. First responders with the Wolfe County Sheriff’s Department and Wolfe County Volunteer Fire Department responded to the…

Warren County Coroner’s Office shares 2024 report

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Coroner’s Office has released its annual report for 2024. According to the report, 2024 saw nearly half as many overdose deaths, and an increase in motor vehicle accident deaths. Of those 15 fatal overdoses, the report says seven were with fentanyl. All other categories remained relatively unchanged from 2023 and 2022 in Warren…

Hilltoppers announce 9 signings for 2025 Class

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football has announced the signings of nine players as part of the 2025 class. The nine new players join a group of 14 players that signed with the program in early December. That initial group included nine defensive players and five offensive players. The nine signees announced Monday include six offensive players and three defensive…

Firefighters respond to structure fire in Hopkinsville

Source: Hopkinsville Fire/EMS. HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – More details have emerged about a New Year’s Day structure fire in Hopkinsville. Firefighters from two stations worked a fire along Vera Drive, adjacent to West Second Street, on Wednesday. Firefighters say they were called out after law enforcement patrolling the area noticed smoke. Firefighters say they arrived within three minutes and found a…