Author: WNKY Staff

WKU police arrest man on DUI charge after car catches fire on campus

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University police say a man is facing charges after crashing into a utility pole on campus, causing his vehicle to catch fire. According to a uniform citation, WKU police responded to 499 University Boulevard on Friday for a hit-and-run collision. Police say witnesses stated Wade Mason Tate, 26, of Bowling Green allegedly struck a…

New Menards traffic signal expected to be operational Thursday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new traffic signal is coming to Bowling Green. The traffic signal will be on U.S. 231 Campbell Lane in Bowling Green at the new Menards entrance. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 officials expect the traffic signal to be operational by Thursday, April 18 at 9 a.m. Message boards to inform motorists of the new signal…

Man arrested in undercover prostitution and drug sting in Auburn

AUBURN, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges after police say an undercover officer posing as a prostitute was offered illegal drugs in exchange for money and sexual activity in Auburn, Kentucky. According to a uniform citation, two Auburn Police Department officers were conducting a drug and prostitution investigation on Sunday. Police say after an officer went undercover online…

Warren County Public Schools recognizes high school athletic directors for honors

Source: Warren County Public Schools. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Two athletic directors with Warren County Public Schools recently received honors. Dan Dillingham of Greenwood High School has been voted the 4th Region Athletic Director of the Year, according to the district. In addition, Brandon Combs from Warren East High School was selected to receive the NIAAA State Award of Merit….

Living Well: The Warning Signs Of Parkinson’s Disease

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Around half a million Americans are diagnosed with this neurodegenerative disease. But officials say many go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed, so it’s believed that the actual number is much higher. In today’s Living Well, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has the warning signs of Parkinson’s disease and what you need to know about this disorder.

Tops beat Sam Houston 8-7 for series win

HUNTSVILLE, Texas – WKU Baseball defeated Sam Houston 8-7 to clinch the series win on Sunday at Don Sanders Stadium. The Hilltoppers improve to 25-12 (8-4 CUSA) while the Bearkats drop to 20-15 (4-8 CUSA). The series win marks the first time since 2009 that WKU has won or split eight of its first nine series to start the season….

Hot Rods Can’t Hold Off Drive, Drop Finale 6-4

Bowling Green, Kentucky – The Bowling Green Hot Rods (5-4) took an early lead, but they couldn’t hold off the Greenville Drive (3-6), losing 6-4 in the series finale on Sunday at Fluor Field in Greenville, South Carolina. The day started off hot for the Hot Rods, plating three runs in the top of the first against Drive starter Hayden…

Tops close out regular season at Mountaineer Invitational

BRIDGEPORT, W.V. — The WKU Men’s Golf Team will travel to West Virginia to compete in the Mountaineer Invitational, hosted by West Virginia. The Tops will be competing against the likes of St. John’s, Xavier, and Oral Roberts. This tourney will be the conclusion of the regular season before they take on the CUSA Tourney. Tournament Information Monday, 36 holes,…

Hot Rods win first road series, take down Drive 10-5

Bowling Green, Kentucky – The Bowling Green Hot Rods (5-3) showed relentless offense, beating the Greenville Drive (2-6) by a 10-5 score, clinching their first road series win of the season on Saturday at Fluor Field in Greenville, South Carolina. The first run came around to score in the top of the first inning for the Hot Rods against Drive…