Author: WNKY Staff

Man arrested in undercover prostitution and drug sting in Auburn

April 15, 2024

WNKY Staff,

AUBURN, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges after police say an undercover officer posing as a prostitute was offered illegal drugs in exchange for money and sexual activity in Auburn, Kentucky. According to a uniform citation, two Auburn Police Department officers were conducting a drug and prostitution investigation on Sunday. Police say after an officer went undercover online…

Warren County Public Schools recognizes high school athletic directors for honors

April 15, 2024

WNKY Staff,

Source: Warren County Public Schools. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Two athletic directors with Warren County Public Schools recently received honors. Dan Dillingham of Greenwood High School has been voted the 4th Region Athletic Director of the Year, according to the district. In addition, Brandon Combs from Warren East High School was selected to receive the NIAAA State Award of Merit….

Tommy on the Town: Smiles from the Heart

April 15, 2024

WNKY Staff,

For this week’s Tommy on the Town, News 40’s Tommy Modeszto stopped by Chandler Park Dentistry to hear all about their upcoming Smiles from the Heart event.

Living Well: The Warning Signs Of Parkinson’s Disease

April 15, 2024

WNKY Staff,

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Around half a million Americans are diagnosed with this neurodegenerative disease. But officials say many go undiagnosed or are misdiagnosed, so it’s believed that the actual number is much higher. In today’s Living Well, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has the warning signs of Parkinson’s disease and what you need to know about this disorder.

Tops beat Sam Houston 8-7 for series win

April 14, 2024

WNKY Staff,

HUNTSVILLE, Texas – WKU Baseball defeated Sam Houston 8-7 to clinch the series win on Sunday at Don Sanders Stadium. The Hilltoppers improve to 25-12 (8-4 CUSA) while the Bearkats drop to 20-15 (4-8 CUSA). The series win marks the first time since 2009 that WKU has won or split eight of its first nine series to start the season….

Hot Rods Can’t Hold Off Drive, Drop Finale 6-4

April 14, 2024

WNKY Staff,

Bowling Green, Kentucky – The Bowling Green Hot Rods (5-4) took an early lead, but they couldn’t hold off the Greenville Drive (3-6), losing 6-4 in the series finale on Sunday at Fluor Field in Greenville, South Carolina. The day started off hot for the Hot Rods, plating three runs in the top of the first against Drive starter Hayden…

Tops close out regular season at Mountaineer Invitational

April 14, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BRIDGEPORT, W.V. — The WKU Men’s Golf Team will travel to West Virginia to compete in the Mountaineer Invitational, hosted by West Virginia. The Tops will be competing against the likes of St. John’s, Xavier, and Oral Roberts. This tourney will be the conclusion of the regular season before they take on the CUSA Tourney. Tournament Information Monday, 36 holes,…

Hot Rods win first road series, take down Drive 10-5

April 14, 2024

WNKY Staff,

Bowling Green, Kentucky – The Bowling Green Hot Rods (5-3) showed relentless offense, beating the Greenville Drive (2-6) by a 10-5 score, clinching their first road series win of the season on Saturday at Fluor Field in Greenville, South Carolina. The first run came around to score in the top of the first inning for the Hot Rods against Drive…

Fugitive from Arkansas arrested in Cave City

April 13, 2024

WNKY Staff,

Source: Cave City Police Department.CAVE CITY, Ky. – A fugitive from Arkansas and his passenger were arrested following a traffic stop in Cave City on Friday, police say. The Cave City Police Department says it observed a vehicle driving carelessly before the vehicle almost struck a police cruiser. According to police, a Cave City police major stopped his cruiser to…

Tops fall to Rebels in game two, series evened

April 13, 2024

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3️⃣rd big 💣 of the season for the freshman! pic.twitter.com/MfK7YG4cgE — WKU Softball (@WKUSoftball) April 13, 2024 OXFORD, Miss. – Despite three home runs early in the ballgame, WKU Softball fell to Ole Miss, 11-3, in the sixth inning in the second game of the series on Saturday. The Hilltoppers’ all-time home runs leader, Taylor Sanders, had another multi-home run…