Author: WNKY Staff

Woman arrested in connection with wanted fugitive in Christian County

CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – Two people are facing charges in Christian County after deputies attempted to serve a felony warrant. The warrant was for 25-year-old Isaiah Fingers, who was wanted for receiving stolen property over $10,000, authorities say. During the investigation, deputies say 24-year-old Gariyanna Kelly, the owner of the home, told them that Fingers was not inside the residence….

Wheeler Named To 2024 CUSA Football All-Academic Team

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football defensive lineman Hosea Wheeler has been named to the 2024 Conference USA Football All-Academic Team, the league announced Friday. Wheeler has started all of WKU’s games this season at defensive tackle and has helped the Hilltoppers to a 7-3 overall record and 5-1 mark in CUSA play. He leads the team with 55 total…

WKU Athletics announces “Golden Shot” promotion for students

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In partnership with Jewelry Barn, WKU Athletics has announced the “Golden Shot” promotion for students for next Saturday’s Football and Men’s Basketball games. Students who attend both games – Hilltopper Football vs. Jacksonville State (3 p.m.) and Hilltopper Basketball vs. Marshall (7 p.m.) – will be entered into a drawing for a chance to make a…

Salvation Army calling on community to ring bells

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A longstanding assistance campaign needs your help this holiday season. The Salvation Army is asking the community to volunteer as bellringers. The need for assistance programs has increased significantly in 2024. Bellringing is underway throughout locations in the region and will continue through Christmas Eve. Proceeds collected in Red Kettles will provide assistance for families and…

UPDATE: Man wanted on multiple drug offenses arrested

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A man wanted in connection with multiple drug charges has been apprehended, authorities say. The South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force says Joshua Russell Toth, 43, has been arrested and transported to the Logan County Detention Center. RELATED: WANTED: South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force seeking man on multiple charges Toth faces charges of first-degree possession…

WKU Athletics announces WBB Thanksgiving ticket deal

Source: WKU Athletics. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball is off to a 4-0 start for the first time since 2005-06 and returns home to E.A. Diddle Arena for three games in an eight-day stretch over the Thanksgiving holiday. For Wednesday’s (Nov. 27) matchup against Tennessee State, WKU Athletics has announced a 4 for $20 ticket deal geared towards…

KSP investigating fatal crash in Gallatin County

CAMPBELLSBURG, Ky. – A multi-vehicle collision in Gallatin County leaves one dead. Kentucky State Police Post 5 says it responded to a vehicle collision on Tuesday on Highway 42. KSP’s investigation shows a Mack dump truck, operated by Stacey Rigdon of Batavia, OH, was traveling east and crossed the center line, and struck a Honda Accord. The Honda Accord exited…

Columbia man arrested on stolen firearm, drug charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Columbia man faces stolen firearm and drug possession charges. A Kentucky State Police trooper says a traffic stop was conducted near the 35 mile-marker of I-65 southbound on Thursday. The license plate of the vehicle was covered by aftermarket trimming. The trooper identified the driver as Darin Holland, 58 of Columbia. According to the trooper,…