Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: Man arrested and Charged; Kentucky State Police searching for person of interest in murder investigation

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police arrested Clayton D. Cox. He is charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence. The case is still under investigation. LIVINGSTON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is conducting a murder investigation after it responded for a welfare check on Sunday in Rockcastle County. According to a release, troopers received a call from Rockcastle County 911…

Person reported missing identified in fatal crash in Laurel County

LONDON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says a man who had been reported missing was killed Sunday in a fatal wreck in Laurel County. Troopers say they were notified that evening by Laurel County 911 of a single-vehicle fatal collision on McWhorter Road. According to authorities, a 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 driven by 21-year-old Trevor R. Waskom of London, Kentucky…

Name released in fatal Plum Springs Road crash

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has released further details about a fatal wreck on Plum Springs Road. On Saturday, deputies say they responded around 3:15 p.m. to Plum Springs Road at Grogan Street for a single-vehicle fatal collision. According to deputies, a white 2019 Toyota Highlander was traveling south on Plum Springs Road when it left…

LIVING WELL – Fertility Rates Hit New Low

For today’s Living Well, News 40’s own Morgan Hoover discusses the disturbing trend of low fertility rates. Fertility rates are as a historic low, reaching numbers the United States hasn’t seen in nearly 100 years. Morgan Hoover find out why this could be and what could be the solution.

Pet of the Day – Dumpling

Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust is Dumpling! Dumpling is very sweet and came in as a stray. They are a little chunky and will need to go on a diet but they are still very energetic and loves to play and cuddle. Be sure to adopt Dumpling today from the Bowling Green/Warren…

Sunrise Spotlight – Glean Kentucky

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee Wilson sit down with Jerilyn Bristow from Glean Kentucky to find out more about volunteer opportunities. They are always looking for volunteers to help end food insecurity. Glean Kentucky will also be at the concession stands on May 31st at Bowling Green Ballpark and will be looking for volunteers to help there as well. Be…

Tops clinch spot in CUSA Championships with series win over MTSU

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – WKU Baseball defeated Middle Tennessee 7-4 on Sunday at Reese Smith Jr. Field. The Hilltoppers improve to 31-14 (13-5 CUSA) while the Blue Raiders drop to 14-29 (5-13 CUSA). With the victory, WKU is the first of eight teams to clinch a spot in the 2024 Conference USA Championships. This marks the second time in two seasons…

Gardner pitches 11-inning shutout as Tops down Jax State

JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Katie Gardner and WKU Softball earned a 4-0 win in extra innings in the three-game series finale against Jacksonville State on Sunday. The Tops now move to 14-7 in Conference USA action. Gardner picked up her eighth complete game shutout of the season, while earning six strikeouts from the circle, and is now tied for second all-time…

Isaac and Ledbetter’s Homers Not Enough in Hot Rods 6-3 Loss

Wappingers Falls, New York – Xavier Isaac and Colton Ledbetter each smacked solo home runs, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (12-9) dropped the series finale to the Hudson Valley Renegades (12-8) 6-3 on Sunday from Heritage Financial Park. Bowling Green started off strong with a run in the top of the first against Hudson Valley starter Cam Schlittler. Isaac…