Author: WNKY Staff

Tops Power Past FIU; Advance to CUSA Championships Semifinals

RUSTON, La. – WKU Baseball defeated FIU, 8-5, to advance to the semifinals of the Conference USA Championships on Friday evening at Pat Patterson Park. The third-seeded Hilltoppers will now face second-seeded Dallas Baptist on Saturday at 9 a.m. CT. Two wins over the Patriots on Saturday will propel WKU to the Conference USA Championship. After falling behind 3-1 in the…

RV Park proposed for Plum Springs, developers and community respond

PLUM SPRINGS, Ky. – There are talks of creating an RV Park in Plum Springs, Kentucky, but there are a few concerns from the residential community. News 40 spoke to members of that community and those involved with the project. A recent decision at the City-Council Planning Commission of Warren County might allow an RV Park to be developed near…

Homicide investigation ongoing, Fort Campbell soldier’s mother pleading for information

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – An investigation continues into the death of a Fort Campbell soldier. Officials have confirmed the identity of the soldier to be 23-year-0ld Soldier, Pfc. Katia Duenas-Aguilar of Mesquite, Texas. Duenas-Aguilar was a member of the division’s Combat Aviation Brigade. On May 18, the Clarksville Police Department stated on social media that police responded to a call around…

Fountain Row Night taking place at Bowling Green Ballpark on May 30

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Next week, Fountain Row is inspiring a night at Bowling Green Ballpark. Join the Hot Rods for a game Thursday, May 30 to celebrate the charm of downtown Bowling Green. While there, you can visit 10 local businesses from Fountain Row, thanks to Downtown BGKY. And that’s not it – the first 500 fans at the…

Future Bowling Green fire truck to alert traffic using app feature

Source: Bowling Green Fire Department (Facebook). BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new fire truck and engine design are in production for the Bowling Green Fire Department. The department announced Friday that the new models will replace older equipment, keeping the older models aside when the newer fleet is being serviced or when multiple fires call for a bigger response. The…

Warren County Regional Jail to implement peer support program

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Regional Jail has announced the approval of a contract with Help the Helpers, LLC to implement a peer support program for jail staff. The peer support program will provide specialized training for staff during routine operational times, as well as critical incidents and emergency responses. According to the jail, deputies that work within…

UPDATE: Franklin police locate parents of boy

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Franklin police say they have located the child’s parents/guardians. Original Story FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department needs your help. On Friday, police found a juvenile boy on North Street just east of Willow Lane. Officials ask anyone with information on the identify of the boy and his guardians to call dispatchers at 270.586.7167. This is…

Adoption fees only $25 for Memorial Day weekend at local humane society

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Memorial Day is about honoring those lost, but this weekend, you can find a friend. The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society is hosting a Memorial Day weekend adoption event. On this Saturday, Sunday and Monday, the shelter says all adoptions will be $25, thanks to Magna and Bowling Green Metalforming. The shelter says intakes have been…

UPDATE: WKU police seeking to identify driver after alleged vehicle damage

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Western Kentucky University Police Department is working to identify a driver Thursday afternoon. According to a Facebook post by police, the agency needs your help identifying the driver in the photo above. On Friday, WKU Police released a new photo of the vehicle. Police say the suspect is alleged to have thrown an object, causing…

New exhibit to be unveiled Memorial Day at Aviation Heritage Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Monday, you can meet a space shuttle astronaut as a new exhibit is unveiled at the Aviation Heritage Park. The public is invited to see the Space Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit for free at noon, according to the park. Space shuttle astronaut Col. Terry Wilcutt will be attending the event and meeting with the community. Wilcutt…