Author: WNKY Staff

4 Lady Tops earn WGCA All-American Scholar Team Honors

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Four members of the WKU Women’s Golf team have been named to the WGCA All-American Scholar Team. Lady Topper sophomores Sydney Hackett and Averi Cline were named to the team along with junior Catie Craig and graduate student Sarah Arnold. The prestigious honor was given to 1,545 golfers across 423 programs. The honor celebrates academic excellence…

Woman charged with murder in father’s death re-arrested on separate charges

GLASGOW, Ky. – A woman charged with murder in her father’s death has been arrested on new charges. According to jail records, 47-year-old Cheryl Leighanne Bennett was arrested Tuesday on contempt of court libel/slander resistance to order charges. Bennett was arrested in November 2022, nearly five months after 75-year-old Michael O. Logsdon was found dead in Glasgow. According to court…

Man charged with drug possession, theft of license plate

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department arrested a man on drug possession and motor vehicle registration theft offenses on Tuesday evening. According to a citation, an officer patrolled Clay Street and stopped at a business. The officer observed two subjects exchanging something near a motor vehicle. The business employee says the subjects inquired about a similar motor…

WKU Athletics teams pay a visit to Russell Sims

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Fans and kids enjoyed a visit from several WKU Athletics teams Tuesday at the Russell Sims Aquatic Center. The Toppers displayed their skills for the young admirers while teaching them the sports. You can see the WKU Volleyball team creating new fans and perhaps future team members. WKU Athletics marketing intern Jacob Flores says, “You get…

Man charged with possession of fentanyl after traffic stop in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A man is facing multiple drug charges after a traffic stop in Allen County on Monday. According to a uniform citation, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop around 6:27 p.m. on a Ford F-150 on Old Gallatin Road for a tail light that was out. Police say they asked the driver, identified as David…

WKU Softball names Warick director of operations

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Softball head coach Amy Tudor announced the hiring of Lindsey Warick as Director of Softball Operations on Tuesday. “I am very excited to add Lindsey to our staff,” Tudor said. “She is organized, punctual, and has a passion for the game. I’m looking forward to working with her and all that she will offer from…

Warren County Backpack Program needs your help to raise funds

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Backpack Program serves thousands of kids throughout the year, no matter if school is in session or not, and they need your help to keep their operation going. During the spring school session alone, they were serving 1,130 food bags per week to both Warren County and Bowling Green city schools. There is…

Text to 911 out of order, Bowling Green police say

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Text to 911 is currently out of order until further notice, according to the Bowling Green Police Department. The agency stated the service was not working on Tuesday shortly before noon. Police say calling 911 is still operational. To learn more, click here.