Author: WNKY Staff

Russell Sims Aquatic Center to host Neverland Night

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Russell Sims Aquatic Center is preparing to have a magical time. This Thursday, June 20, the water park is transforming for Neverland Night. Complete with Mermaid Cove, Pirate Lagoon and Hook’s Revenge, the whole family is sure to have fun. An early look at the event map is available below. The after hours event is set…

Lady Toppers add Mia Miranda to 2024-25 roster

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis Head Coach Greg Davis announced the signing of Mia Miranda on Wednesday. Miranda joins the Lady Toppers as a transfer from Nevada. “I’m really excited to have Mia on board for the fall of ’24,” Davis said. ” She has the potential to make a difference in our singles and doubles lineup as…

Logan County Sheriff’s Office investigating reported shooting in Lewisburg

Credit: James Quinn LEWISBURG, Ky. – The Logan County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported shooting in Lewisburg, Kentucky. WRUS reports the Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded Tuesday at about 2:35 p.m. to a reported shooting at the 600 block of Stacker Street. According to authorities, a preliminary investigation found Clifford Harper was checking a shotgun to ensure it was…

Horse Cave roadway project detour setup

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 4, Elizabethtown issued an update on a Horse Cave roadway project on Wednesday. According to officials, project work has been converted to the east side. Westbound KY 218 is now open through downtown. Motorists on eastbound will be detoured.

Grayson Co. woman severely injured after car hits dump truck head-on in Leitchfield

Photo Credit: Ken Howlett, News Director, K105LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A Grayson County woman suffered severe injuries following a head-on collision with a dump truck. According to a report by K105 News Director Ken Howlett, the Leitchfield Fire Department, Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, and EMS responded to the crash in the 700 block of West Main Street at the intersection of…

Taylor Perfect at the Plate, Hot Rods Triumph 5-2

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Brayden Taylor was a perfect 4-for-4 with a solo homer in the Bowling Green Hot Rods (35-29) victory over the Hickory Crawdads (27-37) on Tuesday from L.P. Frans Stadium. Bowling Green jumped ahead in the top of the first against Hickory starter D.J. McCarty. Taylor launched a first pitch leadoff home run, giving the Hot Rods a 1-0…

Free meals provided to Kentucky children through Summer Food Service Program

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Department of Education is working to make sure Kentucky children don’t go hungry. This summer, from June through August, a release by the department states the Summer Food Service Program will provide meals for free to children 18 and under from low-income families. The department says it partners with school districts and other organizations across…

WKU Libraries wins prestigious award for Outstanding Historic Renovation Project

Opening Day at The Commons at Helm Library at Western Kentucky University. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University Libraries announced Tuesday The Commons at Helm Library has been honored with the 2024 ALA/IIDA award for Outstanding Historic Renovation Project. According to a release by WKU, the award recognizes the transformation of the Helm Library into an “exciting and modern…

UPDATE: 2 arrested after report of vehicle shot in Warren County

WARREN, BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Two people are facing charges after a reported attempted shooting in Warren County. According to scanner traffic, a grey Dodge Durango allegedly had the back window shot out by an occupant of a black Dodge truck on Tuesday afternoon. Authorities reportedly responded to the southbound 43 mile marker area of Interstate 65. Kentucky State Police…

Scottsville police K-9 handler helps after pet locks itself in vehicle

Source: Alpha Pet Boarding, Training, Grooming and Daycare. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A member of the Scottsville Police Department is being recognized by a local business. According to Alpha Pet Boarding, Training, Grooming and Daycare, on Monday, Scottsville K-9 handler Adam Morgan responded when a client’s pet locked itself in a vehicle that had been turned off. The business stated the…