Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green man hits big Kentucky Lottery jackpot

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A $1 wager has paid off big for a Bowling Green man. The man, who wishes to remain anonymous, won the rolling jackpot of the Bankroll Jackpot Instant Play game online on June 10. The man won $120,351.75. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the man said he plays the Instant Play game frequently. He previously won…

Man facing charges following Friday morning crash

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is facing charges following a crash. The Bowling Green Police Department responded to a collision call on Russellville Road at the intersection of Campbell Lane early Friday morning. According to the citation, officers found one vehicle facing south at the intersection and another facing the same direction at the opposite end of the intersection….

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Rock and Rescue

For todays Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee sits down with Rhonda Trautman to talk all about the Barren River Animal Welfare Associations Rock and Rescue. You’ll be able to hear some great local bands and possibly even find a furry friend. To learn more about this great up coming event click here.

PET OF THE DAY -Jolene

Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, is Jolene! Jolene is a 7 year old tabby cat who is very sweet and loves to eat as well. She’s not a picky eater and will eat almost everything as long as it smells good. Be sure to adopt Jolene today from the Bowling Green/Warren County…

LIVING WELL – Fireworks Safety

For today’s Living Well, we learn the horrors behind what could happen if you misuse fireworks and ignore the warning signs on the wrapper. Staying safe while firing off any fireworks is paramount. Thousands of people get hurt each year with mostly burns, 8 in 2023 however, died of their injuries sustained by fireworks. Make you are never near fireworks…

Ledbetter Blasts Two-Run Homer in Hot Rods 7-0 Win

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Colton Ledbetter crushed one of five homers hit by the Bowling Green Hot Rods (8-4, 44-34) in a 7-0 shutout win over the Rome Emperors (5-8, 41-36) on Thursday at Bowling Green Ballpark. Bowling Green scored in the bottom of the second facing Rome starter Cory Wall. Cooper Kinney laced a solo home run to right,…

The Capitol to host screening of Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It turns out you don’t have to travel far to see the Paris Olympics on the big screen. The Capitol in Bowling Green is hosting a special screening of the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony on Friday, July 26 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. This is the first-ever library-hosted livestream event of the Summer Olympics, according to…

Grayson County man wanted in connection with assault case

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – A man is currently wanted by law enforcement in connection with an alleged assault in Leitchfield, Kentucky. According to the Leitchfield Police Department, Chad Matthew Dennis of Leitchfield is being sought by police. Police say the alleged assault occurred on May 6. Leitchfield police are asking the community to help locate Dennis. If you have any…

1 dead after collision with tractor trailer in Ohio County

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. – One person is dead after a collision Thursday in Ohio County, authorities say. The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office says dispatch received a call for a two-vehicle collision around 12:14 a.m. in the 3000 block of US Highway 231 South near Cromwell. Upon arrival, deputies say they discovered a 2002 Buick Century driven by Gary Huxoll of…