Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: Warren Co. Sheriff’s Office locates missing teen

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower says Raquel Church has been located by WCSO detectives at Russell Sims Aquatic Center. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing female teen. Raquel Church, 16, was last seen on Sunday, June 9, 2024 in the Richardsville area of Warren County. Church is 5…

Haas’ Heroics Lift Bowling Green Over Rome 4-2

Bowling Green, Kentucky – The Bowling Green Hot Rods (32-26) defeated the Rome Emperors (31-24) 4-2 on Tuesday at Bowling Green Ballpark behind a Hunter Haas two-run walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth. Bowling Green struck first in the bottom of the sixth facing Rome starter Drue Hackenberg. Brock Jones walked and Ryan Spikes singled to left, putting…

12 Hilltoppers named to Phil Steele Preseason All-CUSA Team

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football had 12 players recognized on Phil Steele’s 2024 Preseason All-Conference USA Team, the publication has announced. Wide receiver Dalvin Smith, offensive lineman Quantavious Leslie, defensive tackle Hosea Wheeler, and cornerback Anthony Johnson, Jr. highlighted WKU’s selections as First Team members. Joining Smith and Leslie on Phil Steele’s Preseason All-CUSA Team offensively were two Second…

Metcalfe County Schools receives $5,000 grant to serve free summer meals

FRANKFORT, Ky. – No Kid Hungry Kentucky is providing over $159,000 in grants to help school districts in rural Kentucky communities supply free summer meals to kids. The Metcalfe County School District has been selected as one of ten recipients, securing a $5,000 grant for summer meal programs. According to a No Kid Hungry survey, rural families say they face…

ATV allegedly involved in vehicle theft in Edmonson County

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office is searching for an ATV in connection with a vehicle theft. Deputies say the ATV was used in the theft of a tan 2002 Grand Marquis. Details are limited at this time. If you have information on the owner of this ATV or potential sightings in the areas of Chalybeate School…

New dates released for Big Brownsville Bash events

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Big Brownsville Bash isn’t over yet. New dates have been announced for the Big Brownsville Bash third annual Car Show and fireworks, taking place Aug. 17, according to the Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce. The Car Show will be located at the Edmonson County Courthouse square in Brownsville, Kentucky. Meanwhile, the free fireworks will be…

Temporary hours change announced for Green River Ferry

Source: Mammoth Cave National Park. MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. — The Green River Ferry in Mammoth Cave National Park will temporarily change its operating hours. According to Mammoth Cave National Park, the ferry will operate from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday due to a shortage of certified ferry operators….

Hart County Search and Rescue pulls kitten from drain

Source: Hart County Search and Rescue, Inc. HART COUNTY, Ky. – Hart County Search and Rescue was busy this week, coming to the aid of a stuck kitten. Hart County Search and Rescue says they got a call Monday afternoon for a kitten stuck in a 3-foot deep drain on a private Hart County home. The team tells us they…

Networking and Business Brochure Swap taking place in Glasgow on Tuesday

GLASGOW, Ky. – Tourism industries from multiple counties are invited to a networking event on Tuesday evening. A first-ever Business to Business Brochure Swap is set to take place at The Grove in Glasgow, where Barren, Edmonson and Hart County tourism industry partners can network and share information. The event will last from 6 to 7 p.m. at 702 Happy…