Author: WNKY Staff

5 Hilltoppers named to CUSA Preseason Watch List; WKU picked second in Preseason Poll

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Five WKU Football players were named to the Conference USA Preseason Watch List and the Hilltoppers were selected second in the 2024 CUSA Football Media Predicted Order of Finish, the league announced Friday. The group of Hilltoppers on the Preseason Watch List included running back Elijah Young, offensive lineman Quantavious Leslie, defensive lineman Hosea Wheeler, defensive back Upton…

Man charged with burglary at U.S. 31-W Bypass business in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is facing burglary charges involving a Bowling Green business. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded for a burglary alarm at 651 U.S. 31-W. Upon arrival, police say they saw a subject in all black with a hood pulled over his head, picking up two duffel bags and running toward…

Green County man facing child sexual exploitation charges

SUMMERSVILLE, Ky. – A Green County man is facing child sexual exploitation charges. The Kentucky State Police announced that its Electronic Crime Branch arrested Jamicah Cane Sears, 26 of Summersville, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Troopers say that an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation was conducted following the discovery that Sears was sharing images of child…

WCSO seeking identity of person caught on surveillance

Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying an individual. According to deputies, the person was caught on camera rummaging through vehicles at an apartment complex at 6099 Scottsville Road. Deputies say this occurred Tuesday, July 16 just before 11 p.m. If you have any information, call the WCSO at…

Applications open for County Agricultural Investment Program

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Applications are being accepted for the Community Agricultural Investment Program. The Warren County Conservation District says applications will be accepted through Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. The program offers money for farm improvements. Eligible investment areas include: Agricultural diversification Large animal-small animal Farm infrastructure Fencing and on-farm water Forage and grain improvement Innovative ag. systems On-farm…

Orchestra Kentucky of Bowling Green celebrates 25 years

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Orchestra Kentucky is reaching a remarkable milestone as it celebrates 25 years Friday. The group was founded back in the summer of 2000 by Jeff Reed and Mike Thurman and has grown substantially in size every since then. They want to thank everyone who has made Orchestra Kentucky a beacon of music excellence over the years…

BGPD hosting softball game fundraiser for Simpson Co. teen

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A softball game this fall will help show support for a local teen. The Bowling Green Police Department announced Friday that “The Fight for 9” will be hosted on Sept. 14 to benefit Mason Davis. Davis was injured during a car crash in Simpson County in early April. The co-ed tournament starts at 8 a.m. The event…

Warren County paving project to impact travel

Photo Credit: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A paving project will impact travel in Warren County through next week. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 crews will be paving Kentucky Route 884 on Three Springs Road. The paving project will be from the bridge over I-165 to Kentucky Route 242. Officials urge motorists to proceed with caution and…

State renewing contract for innovation hubs, including Bowling Green location

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday that the state is supporting job growth by investing in six innovation hubs across Kentucky. According to a release by the governor’s office, the hubs are a partnership between the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation and the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation. The total funding is…