Author: WNKY Staff

Vote now: several local spots are finalists in categories for Best in Kentucky

Source: Kentucky Living Magazine. SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Several local spots are finalists in Kentucky Living Magazine’s Best in Kentucky, according to Glasgow-Barren County Tourism. Mammoth Cave National Park is a finalist in categories for Best Place for Adventure and Best Hiking Trail. Meanwhile, 103.7 WHHT Glasgow radio personality Kellie McKay is a finalist in the category for Best Local…

Funeral arrangements set for state trooper on May 7

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Funeral arrangements have been released for Kentucky State Police trooper Jonathan Christopher “JJ” Johnson with Unit 925. Johnson died following a motorcycle collision in Warren County on April 30 on Nashville Road at Fortuna Avenue. Johnson’s funeral services will be held at noon Tuesday, May 7 at Living Hope Baptist Church at 1805 Westen Street in…

Gardner and Hage named CUSA All-Academic

DALLAS, Texas – WKU Softball’s Katie Gardner and Brylee Hage were selected to the Conference USA Softball All-Academic Team, the league announced Friday. The pitcher and outfielder were honored for their hard work in the classroom and on the field as the award is voted on by each academic advisors from around the conference. Gardner, owns a 2.45 ERA with…

Man arrested after allegedly fleeing in Corvette at speeds of 105 mph

PADUCAH, Ky. – A Paducah man was arrested after authorities say he fled from Kentucky State Police troopers earlier this week. On the morning of Wednesday, May 1, troopers say they observed a red Chevrolet Corvette traveling 105 miles per hour on Interstate 69 near Draffenville, Kentucky. Troopers say they attempted to stop the vehicle, which continued to flee along…

Warren Water to celebrate during Drinking Water Week with food truck frenzy

National Drinking Water Week at Warren Water DistrictWARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren Water is joining utilities across the country to recognize the importance of tap water, water infrastructure and water professionals in everyday life. During Drinking Water Week from May 5 through May 11, Warren Water will host its Spring Food Truck Frenzy to support United Way. A full list…

The SKyPAC announces Brothers Osborne concert

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The SKyPAC welcomes a GRAMMY Award-winning country rock duo this August. On Friday, The SKyPAC announced a concert headlined by Brothers Osborne will take place on Friday, August 16. Brothers Osborne is comprised of brothers John and TJ Osborne. The siblings took home their first GRAMMY in 2022, winning Best Country Duo/Group Performance for their song…

2 juveniles arrested, 4 people injured in Hopkinsville shooting

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Two juveniles have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left four people injured outside of a Kentucky health department on April 14, police say. The Hopkinsville Police Department says it continues to search for Darrin Bussell. Officers say they responded to the 500 block of West 17th Street for a shooting. Upon arrival, police say…

Spartans Girls Lacrosse heading to regional finals

Source: South Warren Girls Lacrosse. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A group of local lacrosse athletes have reason to celebrate. The Spartans Girls Lacrosse team with South Warren High School is advancing to the regional finals, according to a social media post by the group. The group says this is the first time in history this has happened for the girls…

Barren County school bus involved in collision

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow police responded Friday morning for a collision involving a Barren County school bus on Trojan Trail. According to the Glasgow Police Department, a 2006 Nissan Pathfinder operated by Larry Gibson of Murfreesboro, Tennessee tried to turn left out of a Barren County school parking lot onto Trojan Trail. Police say the Nissan then pulled into the…

Late Inning Push Not Enough in Hot Rods 6-5 Loss

Lakewood, New Jersey – Colton Ledbetter doubled in a three run ninth inning, but the comeback fell short for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (13-11) in a 6-5 loss to the Jersey Shore BlueClaws (11-13) on Thursday at ShoreTown Ballpark. The BlueClaws began the scoring in the bottom of first off Hot Rods starter Duncan Davitt. Justin Crawford singled to right and…