Author: WNKY Staff

Votto homers on 1st pitch in 1st spring for the Blue Jays

First pitch swinging 😮 It’s @JoeyVotto’s FIRST homer in a #BlueJays uniform! pic.twitter.com/1cVrONpJ0N — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) March 17, 2024 By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer Joey Votto sure knows how to make an instant impression, going deep on the first pitch he faced as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays. Votto lined a 392-foot homer to left-center…

UPDATE: Man arrested following shooting in Barren County

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Further details have been released after a weekend shooting in Barren County. According to the Barren County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested Kevin Abner, 59, of Glasgow following a shooting on Park City Glasgow Road on Sunday. Authorities say Abner told investigators he went to the residence after being told his daughter was potentially being held there…

Predators extend points streak to 14 games with a 4-1 win over Kraken

AN ABSOLUTE ROCKET 🚀 pic.twitter.com/lr9KkLCw4b — Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) March 17, 2024 By TIM BOOTH AP Sports Writer SEATTLE (AP) — Throughout its current points streak, different stars for Nashville have taken their turns carrying the Predators on a given night. This time, it was Roman Josi. Again. “It’s the reason, in my opinion, why he’s the world’s best defenseman,”…

2 injured, 1 arrested after shooting in Barren County, deputies say

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Two people are reportedly on their way to receive medical treatment after being shot Sunday in Barren County, deputies say. Around 3:30 p.m., the Barren County Sheriff’s Office says it was dispatched to a shooting at a residence on Park City Glasgow Road. Deputies say it was reported the victims were being transported to T.J. Sampson…

WKU to play Marquette in first round of NCAA Tournament

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Men’s Basketball is heading to Indianapolis to begin NCAA Tournament play. The Hilltoppers will play in the South Region as a fifteen-seed. WKU last played in the NCAA Tournament in 2013. THE TOPS ARE HEADED TO INDY!#GoTops pic.twitter.com/KfTYHW3Q7q — WKU Sports (@WKUSports) March 17, 2024 The program captured its first Conference USA Championship in Huntsville…

WKU punches ticket to the NCAA Tournament

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The Toppers are going to the NCAA Tournament. WKU Men’s Basketball captured its first Conference USA Championship Saturday with a 78-71 win over UTEP in Head Coach Steve Lutz’s first season. Junior guard Don McHenry lead the way with 25 points. Junior Babacar Faye anchored the defense with 10 rebounds, 3 blocks and 3 steals. WKU is…

Deputies respond to report of shots fired in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of shots fired near Countryside Drive Friday night, authorities say. Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower confirmed deputies responded to the general area for a confirmed shots fired report. Hightower says the incident is still under investigation at this time. News 40 will provide further information as it…

Bowling Green man arrested on drug charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing several charges after a traffic stop on Wednesday. Troopers say they attempted to stop a white Chevrolet Impala on Veterans Memorial Lane around 11:43 p.m. that night. The driver, identified as Latravion Browder, 18, continued driving onto Old Barren River Road, where the vehicle came to a stop, authorities say….

Drinnon Hits First Career Grand Slam; Tops Run-Rule FIU

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The WKU Softball team defeated Conference USA foe FIU, 8-0, in five innings as junior Randi Drinnon hit her first career grand slam on top of collecting six RBIs on the evening. Freshman Annie White earned her third straight start in the lineup, as she went a perfect 3-for-3 in the batter’s box at the WKU Softball…