Author: WNKY Staff

Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force investigating reported Snapchat threats sent to students

August 27, 2026

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Photo source: Canva. ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – The Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force says it responded to a school in Allen County Thursday morning after multiple students reported receiving threatening messages on Snapchat. According to the agency, detectives made contact with multiple victims, obtained information about the messages and began working to identify the individual or individuals responsible. Detectives say…

Plona adds 6-10 forward Joseph Adebayo to 2026-27 roster

WKU Athletics Press Release

August 27, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Mahurin Family Foundation Head Coach Hank Plona announced the signing of 6-10 freshman forward Joseph Adebayo to the 2026-27 roster. Adebayo joins the Hilltoppers after a year of prep at Putnam Science Academy in Putnam, Connecticut. “We are excited to add Joseph to our Hilltopper family,” said Plona. “After getting to know him this summer, we…

Resurfacing project at downtown Glasgow square set to begin next week

August 27, 2026

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GLASGOW, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says an overnight resurfacing project in downtown Glasgow Square will impact traffic next week. According to a release, KYTC is asking all residents to remove their vehicles from the downtown square by 6 pm each evening from Sunday, Aug. 30 through Friday, Sept. 4. Crews will begin work on a project to resurface…

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Texas Roadhouse to present funds raised to Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky

August 26, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A restaurant in Bowling Green is presenting funds raised during July to local nonprofit Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky. According to Texas Roadhouse, it will present the funds to DSSKY on Sept. 4 at 10 a.m. Organizers say the presentation will take place at Texas Roadhouse at 3353 Nell O’Bryan Court in Bowling Green. Throughout July,…

Crews respond after lightning strike causes fire at Lake Barkley State Resort Park

August 26, 2026

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Source: Lake Barkley State Resort Park. CADIZ, Ky. – A fire reportedly broke out at Lake Barkley State Resort Park after a lightning strike Wednesday morning. According to Lake Barkley State Resort Park, around 11:20 a.m., the park believes a lightning strike started a fire on the east side of the dining room roof. The park states firefighters responded quickly…

Grayson County man charged in alleged stabbing using screwdriver

August 26, 2026

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Source: K105. GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. (K105) – A Grayson County man is behind bars after authorities say a man was stabbed with a screwdriver. According to a report by K105, 69-year-old Terry W. Gentry of Falls of Rough was arrested this week on a warrant, which stated Gentry used a screwdriver to stab a victim. K105 reports the warrant stated…

UnSeen BG returns for fall tour season

August 26, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Fall tour season of Unseen BG is returning to bring historic tours through the Bowling Green area. The continuing season allows Unseen BG to expand storytelling and engage the community with more tales from the city’s vibrant past. According to organizers, new Theatrical Director Tara Moriarty, a Bowling Green native, will lead Unseen BG. Starting in…

1 arrested after allegedly pointing laser at KSP helicopter

August 26, 2026

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LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Lexington man is facing charges after authorities say he pointed a laser at a Kentucky State Police helicopter. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers arrested 39-year-old Markus R. Smith of Lexington after he allegedly pointed a laser at a KSP helicopter returning from a nighttime rescue mission at Red River Gorge on Aug. 25. Authorities…

Norton Children’s opens Kentucky’s first dedicated fetal care center

August 26, 2026

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Source: Norton Children’s. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Families in south-central and western Kentucky now have a new option for when their unborn baby needs complex medical care. According to Norton Children’s, the hospital opened its Norton Children’s Fetal Care Center in Louisville, offering technology that allows patients, family members and community physicians across the state to participate in consultations virtually. The…

Man charged with impersonating a peace officer in Logan County

August 26, 2026

WNKY Staff,

ADAIRVILLE, Ky. – A Tennessee man is charged with impersonating a peace officer in Logan County. According to a uniform citation, on Tuesday, the Adairville Police Department conducted a traffic stop for an extreme window tint. Authorties say while making contact with the driver, they detected a heavy odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Police say while issuing a…