Author: WNKY Staff

Fire reported at Captain D’s on Bypass

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department is investigating a fire on Monday at Captain D’s off of U.S. 31-W Bypass. According to BGFD public information officer Katie McKee, nine units responded to a reported structure fire around 10:03 a.m. at the scene. Upon arrival, McKee says smoke was visible from the eave of the backside of the…

Hilltopper Volleyball wins 2024 Conference USA Championship in El Paso

EL PASO, Texas – WKU Volleyball won the Conference USA Tournament Championship on Sunday afternoon at UTEP’s Memorial Gymnasium, besting No. 3-seed New Mexico State, 3-1 (21-25, 25-18, 25-19, 25-21). The win was WKU’s 24th straight, improving the Hilltoppers’ overall record to 28-6 on the season. With the victory, WKU has earned its 17th NCAA Tournament berth in program history,…

Adair County structure fire claims two

COLUMBIA, Ky. – A structure fire in Adair County has left two dead. The Columbia-Adair County Fire Department says it responded to a structure fire at 1176 Bull Run Road in Columbia on Sunday. The individual who called 911 was unsure if anyone was inside the home. When units arrived, a two-story structure and a vehicle were on fire. Firefighters…

Sonic on Nashville Road closed until further notice after fire

Source: Bowling Green Fire Department.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Sonic located on Nashville Road in Bowling Green is closed until further notice following a fire Sunday morning. According to Bowling Green Fire Department public information officer Katie Mckee, BGFD units responded around 7:03 a.m. to a reported structure fire at Sonic on Nashville Road. McKee says units arrived on scene and…

KSP searching for missing Pike County man

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post is searching for a missing man. KSP Post 9 says it was contacted on November 16, 2024, with a report of a missing Pike County man. The investigation of the report determined the last date Michael Fogleman, 26 of Virgie, was seen was on November 12, 2024. Fogleman was seen in the…

Warren County Sheriff’s Office searching for 14-year-old juvenile

Source: Gabrielle McDonald. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a local female juvenile. Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower confirmed Friday that 14-year-old Abigail “Abby” Pate was last seen Thursday. Now, law enforcement is working to locate her. If you have any information on Pate’s location, contact the Warren County Sheriff’s Office at 270-842-1633.

Franklin police chief answers general questions from the community

  FRANKLIN, Ky. – This past week, the Franklin Police Department took to Facebook and invited the community to submit questions for police chief Roger Solomon, who now is providing some answers. On Friday, the department shared a video of Solomon sharing information based on the entries they received. First, the chief stated the department does not have quotas and…

Bowling Green Police Department to conduct traffic safety checkpoints

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department says it will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints on Friday, Nov. 29 between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. The department says the checkpoints are used to ensure safety for all drivers, verify compliance with laws and prevent impaired driving. The checkpoints will take place at the following locations, according to police:…

Van De Wiele leads WKU to semifinals with 3-1 win over FIU

EL PASO, Tx. — WKU Volleyball opened its CUSA tournament with a 3-1 win over FIU on Friday, with sophomore middle hitter Izzy Van De Wiele leading the way with 19 total kills, tying her career high. Four different Hilltoppers finished in double digit kills while Van De Wiele also led defensively with eight blocks. WKU also shined at the…