Author: WNKY Staff

3 indicted on drug trafficking charges in Warren County

BOWLIGN GREEN, Ky. – Three people are formally charged on methamphetamine trafficking charges in Warren County. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, Brandy Cardenas, 25, of Bowling Green, Trey Williams, 27, of Tompkinsville, Kentucky and Kelton Withrow, 28, of Bowling Green were all indicted Feb. 14 on charges of conspiring to distribute over 500 grams…

WKU Volleyball adds Camila Adams to 2024 freshman class

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU ATHLETICS) – WKU Volleyball head coach Travis Hudson and his staff have announced the addition of Camila Adams to the Hilltoppers’ incoming class. A defensive specialist out of Sellarsburg, Indiana, Adams will arrive on The Hill next fall, ready to make an impact in the program. “So excited to add Camila to our 2024 roster, she…

Next director of instructional programs announced for Bowling Green Independent Schools

Source: Bowling Green Independent School District. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Superintendent Gary Fields announced Darlene Porter as the next director of instructional programs for Bowling Green Independent Schools on Wednesday. As director of instructional programs, Porter will oversee curriculum and resources for teachers, including standards alignment and reporting for preschool through 12th grade. She will also be responsible for state…

Man charged with promoting contraband while employed as correctional officer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is charged with promoting contraband while employed as a correctional officer with the Warren Regional Juvenile Detention Center. The Kentucky State Police says it arrested Jose Soto, 56, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, on Tuesday. He is charged with one count of first-degree promoting contraband. Authorities say the arrest was in response to a complaint troopers…

KSP responds to injury collision on I-65 in Hart County

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – The northbound lane of Interstate 65 in Hart County has reopened after an injury collision Wednesday morning, authorities say. According to the Kentucky State Police, Jose Gonzales of Munfordville, Kentucky was operating a 2017 Ford Fusion near the 67 mile marker of northbound I-65 when his vehicle left the roadway and crashed into the inside barrier wall….

WCSO responds to non-injury wreck

ALVATON, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a non-injury collision on Mount Lebanon Road Wednesday morning, authorities say. Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower confirmed the accident involved a single vehicle on the 2100 block of Mount Lebanon Road. Hightower says no injuries were reported.  

Done Deal: Calipari to become head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks

Former Kentucky Men’s Basketball head coach John Calipari is on the move and will stay in the SEC. On Wednesday, Calipari and the University of Arkansas agreed to a five-year contract that will bring the Hall of Famer to Fayetteville. An official release from the university lays out details of the contract. Calipari has signed a five-year contract to lead…

WKU Basketball makes over $2.25M economic impact on Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A study conducted by the Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau has determined Western Kentucky University’s basketball programs had an economic impact of over $2.25 million on the Warren County community during the 2023-24 season. The review focused on hotel night stays generated by home athletic events for men’s and women’s basketball. So far this year,…

Burwash’s Walk-Off Lifts Tops Over Louisville

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Junior Eli Burwash played hero on Tuesday at Nick Denes Field as WKU walked it off for a 3-2, extra-inning win over Louisville. The Hilltoppers improve to 22-11 (6-3 CUSA) while the Cardinals drop to 20-12 (6-6 ACC). Two long, suspense-filled reviews were the story of the bottom of the tenth inning. The first one took place…