Author: WNKY Staff

City of Bowling Green announces first Downtown Ambassador Academy cohort

October 9, 2025

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green is announcing its inaugural cohort of the Downtown BGKY Ambassador Program. According to a release Thursday, the city says the free program connects Western Kentucky University students with “leadership, community services and professional development opportunities” in the downtown area. The program offers sessions featuring nonprofits, arts, entertainment, civic engagement, government services,…

Motorcycle raffle to help support DSSKY transportation costs

October 9, 2025

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Motorcycle fans, listen up! Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky is teaming up with Harley-Davidson Bowling Green to help support DSSKY’s mission to purchase a new bus. DSSKY, a local nonprofit, supports those with Down syndrome and their loves ones through activities and services. Together, the duo is hosting a raffle for a chance to win a…

Cynthiana man leaves store with $50,000 scratch-off win

October 9, 2025

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Source: Kentucky Lottery. CYNTHIANA, Ky. – One Kentucky man is celebrating a $50,000 scratch-off win. The Kentucky Lottery says Joshua Hubbard of Cynthiana made a routine scratch-off purchase that paid off. Hubbard bought the ticket at a local convenience store, Moonlight Food Mart, and was shocked when he discovered his big win, lottery officials say. “I normally buy the $5,000,000…

Scottsville police to teach about child safety

October 9, 2025

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SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Scottsville Police Department is aiming to teach the community about improving child safety. The event, “How-To Stay Aware,” is part of the Allen County Public Library’s upcoming “How-To Festival.” The festival is set to take place Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the library. During this time, Scottsville police will be on…

Wanted Barren County man captured, man charged with hindering apprehension

October 9, 2025

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Cody Scott (left) and Michael Vance (right). EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – A wanted Barren County man is behind bars after authorities say he escaped an arrest earlier this week. According to a uniform citation, the Barren County Sheriff’s Office responded Tuesday to arrest 37-year-old Cody Scott of Park City on an indictment warrant. Deputies say after finding Scott at his…

Community Driven Disney Trunk Or Treat 10.8.25

Community Driven: 2025 Disney Trunk or Treat

October 9, 2025

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On this week’s edition of Community Driven, Julie Milam is joined by India Blankenship to talk about this years Disney Trunk or Treat.

Kentucky State Police investigating fatal collision in Pulaski County

October 8, 2025

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SOMERSET, Ky. – According to a release from Kentucky State Police, authorities responded to a three-vehicle fatal collision Wednesday afternoon on KY 80 at the intersection of KY 1003 in the Shopville community of Pulaski County. Authorities say preliminary investigation indicates that a 2018 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck, driven by 82-year-old Walter F. Maguire of Somerset, attempted to pull onto…

Bowling Green native mourned after fatal aviation accident

October 8, 2025

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Source: Spencer Arnold memorial page, flyspencer.com.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green native has reportedly died following an aviation accident, according to an online obituary. Thirty-three-year-old Spencer Arnold was raised in Bowling Green, according to his obituary at flyspencer.com. Arnold tragically lost his life due to an aviation accident on Oct. 5, the page states. The page further states, “Spencer…

Glasgow square roads to close Saturday morning for event

October 8, 2025

WNKY Staff,

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow area drivers should be aware of an upcoming closure in the downtown square. The Glasgow Police Department says on Saturday, Oct. 11, the road around the Glasgow public square will close at 6 a.m. This is due to a car show scheduled in the area. The car show will last until 2 p.m. that afternoon. The…

Rainfall reportedly blamed for road collapse in Louisville

By Rob Wells/WAVE

October 8, 2025

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Source: WAVE via NBC News Channel Orbit. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – Tuesday’s historic rainfall in the Louisville Metro area is being blamed for a very large sinkhole and road collapse. WAVE reports drone images near the entrance to Jackson Schulten’s lawn care service are looking much different now than before Tuesday’s storms. Jackson Schulten, owner of JT’s Lawn Care and…