Author: WNKY Staff

Blanco named to All-CUSA Singles Second Team

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis junior Sofia Blanco was named to the All-Conference USA Singles Second Team, the league announced Wednesday. “We are really proud of Sofia and her accomplishment,” WKU Women’s Tennis Head Coach Greg Davis said. “She was very close to having a perfect record in singles, which is an incredible achievement.” Blanco posted an 18-2…

Isenbarger Tabbed as CUSA Field Athlete of the Week

DALLAS – WKU Track and Field Senior Katie Isenbarger has been named Conference USA Field Athlete of the Week, the league office announced Wednesday. On the accomplishment, head coach Brent Chumbley said “I cannot imagine a more deserving athlete. 6 ‘2 ” was a goal for us this season so now we can focus on our next number.” Isenbarger was…

Pratcher commits to the Lady Toppers

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Lady Toppers welcome a new addition to the roster. Memphis, TN native Mya Pratcher has signed to play for WKU Women’s Basketball and head coach Greg Collins. Pratcher played in 27 games in her freshman season at Auburn University in 2022-23 before transferring to Jackson State last season. Pratcher played in 17 games for the…

T.J. Samson Community Hospital earns ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group

New Grade for Spring 2024 is a national recognition for patient safety

GLASGOW, Ky. – T.J. Samson Community Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Leapfrog assigns grades from “A,” to “F” to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 national performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems…

Tommy on the Town – Prim and Brim

For this week’s Tommy on the Town, Tommy heads off to Prim and Brim to talk to owner Kathleen Overton, and get ready for the Kentucky Derby this week. At Prim and Brim you can find everything you need for the Kentucky Derby, and any other event you might want to dress up for. They also ship all over the…

Glasgow police to set up traffic safety checkpoints in May

GLASGOW, Ky. – Traffic safety checkpoints will be set up during the month of May 2024 in Glasgow city limits, according to the Glasgow Police Department. The department will set up at, but not limited to, Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Highway and Happy Valley Road. Officers will be enforcing laws related to operating a motor vehicle while…

Bowling Green police respond to reported shooting at Muse apartments

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police are continuing to investigate a shooting that happened at the Muse apartment complex Tuesday night. Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward confirmed the incident took place just after 7 p.m. Crime scene investigators still remain at the scene, police say. Ward says two victims have been transported to an area…

KSP trooper killed in collision in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police has confirmed a KSP Post 2 trooper was killed in Tuesday’s crash in Warren County. According to a release by KSP, trooper Jonathan Johnson, 48, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, was involved in an off-duty fatal crash earlier Tuesday. The Warren County coroner pronounced Johnson dead at 10:48 a.m. Authorities say Johnson was…

Kentucky Derby fashion trends explored throughout the years

Source: The Kentucky Museum (WAVE). LOIUSVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – With the Kentucky Derby just days away, it’s one of the most frequently asked questions: “What are you wearing to the Derby?” Since the first Derby, fashion has played a key role. Jessica Whitehead, a curator of collections at the Kentucky Derby Museum, helped take a look back at fashion trends…

18-year-old’s death under investigation, 1 juvenile hospitalized

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation involving the death of an 18-year-old. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded Sunday 1:04 p.m.to Apple Valley Road. Deputies say they determined an 18-year-old male and a juvenile had overdosed. The adult male was found dead in the living room, according to authorities, while the juvenile…