Author: WNKY Staff

Smith’s Homer and Kartsonas’ Complete Game Lead to 4-2 Win

Hot Rods Media Release

Spartanburg, South Carolina – Aidan Smith hit a go-ahead homer, and Jack Kartsonas logged a complete game in a seven-inning matchup, ending in a 4-2 Bowling Green Hot Rods (59-25, 12-7) victory over the Hub City Spartanburgers (39-46, 5-14) on Friday at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The originally scheduled 6:05 PM CT (7:05 PM ET) first pitch…

Auction to benefit BRAWA to help increase pet adoptions

Source: BRAWA. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One local animal shelter is working to increase adoptions, and an upcoming auction can help it reach its goal. The Hive Coffee & Bakehouse in Glasgow is auctioning off a prize package to help fund the Barren River Animal Welfare Association’s new website and professional photography, all to encourage adoptions of animals in its…

Section of Warren County road to close for paving project

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Warren County road will temporarily close for paving improvements. The Warren County Road Department (WCRD) will close a section of Anna Sandhill Road between addresses 1320 and 1638 on Monday, July 13. The project is expected to be completed on Friday, July 17, at 2 pm. WCRD is placing message boards to notify motorists of…

Grayson County man accused of stealing copper wire resulting in loss of internet for hundreds of customers

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – An arrest has been made in the investigation of copper wire thefts from a Grayson County internet provider. According to a release from the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO), several residents reported thefts of Kinetic communications wire throughout the county over the last few weeks. Residents told GCSO that the copper wire lines were cut, damaged and/or…

State voter registration increases in June

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Voter registration increased last month, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. SOS Michael Adams says 11,440 new voters registered in Kentucky, the biggest monthly jump since August 2024. “Amidst the summer doldrums, voter registration is hot,” Adams said. Net registration rose by 6,770, with 4,670 voters removed: 3,576 who were deceased, 542 who moved out of…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 Traffic Impact Report for July 10 Through July 17

The District 3 area serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Todd, and Warren Counties

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (July 10, 2026) – The expected traffic impacts in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area for July 10 through July 17 are listed below. All work is subject to change. Interstate 165 A project to completely restore and preserve the I-165 bridges over the Green River (mile point 32.6) in Butler County continues. Motorists have switched…

Tennessee man charged with drug trafficking in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Tennessee man is facing drug trafficking-related charges in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, on Thursday night, the Bowling Green Police Department saw a vehicle with no headlights or taillights on while traveling near Morgantown Road. Authorities say the vehicle then almost ran off of the road. Due to active severe weather and the…

This week’s Concerts in the Park rescheduled for Sept. 4 due to rain

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Concerts in the Park on Friday, July 10 has been rescheduled to Sept. 4 due to anticipated weather conditions. According to the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, this week’s Flora Templeton Stuart’s Concerts in the Park may be delayed to another day, however, Tailgate has been confirmed to perform for the rain date. Organizers say the…

1 dead after reportedly being struck by UTV in Clay County

MANCHESTER, Ky. – A pedestrian has died after reportedly being struck by a UTV in Clay County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were notified of a UTV versus pedestrian collision Thursday on Robinson Creek Road in Manchester. Authorities say a preliminary investigation revealed a UTV operated by 34-year-old Skyler L. Robinson of Manchester was traveling east on Robinson…

Man arrested after allegedly fleeing traffic stop in Hopkinsville

HOPKINSVIL LE, Ky. (WKDZ) – One man is behind bars after allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop in Hopkinsville Thursday afternoon, according to a report by WKDZ. The report states Hopkinsville police say they tried to stop a vehicle driven by 28-year-old Gideon Stoltzfus on East 18th Street, however, the vehicle fled. WKDZ states Stoltz traveled down several city streets…