Author: WNKY Staff

Man wanted in connection to July death of WKU student at Muse apartment complex

December 15, 2023

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say they are in search of a man wanted on a warrant in connection with a July death at the Muse apartment complex. Police say Malcolm Jones is wanted in relation to the death of WKU student Ayanna Morgan. Jones was indicted Wednesday, according to Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie…

High School Boys’ Basketball 12/14/23

December 14, 2023

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SCORES Warren Central 67 at Franklin-Simpson 65 Butler County 93 vs. Russellville 59

KSP responds to fatal multiple-vehicle collision near Munfordville

December 14, 2023

WNKY Staff,

HART COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is working a fatal wreck involving multiple vehicles near the 59 mile marker on Interstate 65 northbound. KSP trooper Daniel Priddy confirmed one fatality and that multiple people were transported Thursday evening from the scene. Priddy says the state highway department will be setting up a detour from the Horse…

Beshear orders flags to half-staff in honor of former Kentucky governor Julian Carroll

December 14, 2023

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered for flags at all state office buildings to be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Kentucky Gov. Julian Carroll, who died at age 92. According to a release by Beshear’s office, Carroll was the 54th governor of the commonwealth, serving from 1974 to 1979. Before Carroll was governor, the release states…

Briggs Named AVCA All-American Third Team

December 13, 2023

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LEXINGTON, Ky. – WKU Volleyball’s own fifth-year senior Paige Briggs landed on her third American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-American list, third team, the coaches’ organization announced Wednesday morning. Her first team nomination to go along with Honorable Mention accolades in 2020-21 and 2022, Briggs is now the sixth Hilltopper to earn at least three All-America statuses on The Hill. Being rewarded for an impeccable…

Man charged following hit-and-run of carriage in Auburn

December 13, 2023

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AUBURN, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges after police say he crashed into the back of a horse-drawn carriage near Auburn Elementary School. According to a uniform citation, an Auburn officer was monitoring traffic during the elementary school’s Christmas event on Tuesday when Ryan K. Joiner, 40, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, crashed into the back of a horse-drawn carriage,…

Police: Child in Auburn obtains alcoholic beverage after Christmas parade

December 13, 2023

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AUBURN, Ky. – Auburn police are investigating after they say a child was in possession of an alcoholic beverage following the city’s Christmas parade. Police say they were notified Sunday about a small child obtaining the beverage “after it was tossed from one of the floats” while candy was passed out. If you have additional information on this incident or…

Mammoth Cave National Park to increase public fees in 2024

December 13, 2023

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Photo: Mammoth Cave National Park MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park announced Wednesday it is set to increase fees for cave tours and picnic shelter reservations starting in 2024. The park states recreational fees are collected as part of the 2004 Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act and are reviewed and updated every few years to “stay in line…

Warren County EMA releases COWS test schedule for 2024

December 13, 2023

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WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Emergency Management has released expected dates for 2024 tests of the community outdoor warning sirens. According to Warren County EMA on Wednesday, the COWS tests will occur on the following dates at noon: Friday, Jan. 5. Friday, Feb. 2. Friday, March 1. Friday, April 5 Friday, May 3. Friday, June 7. Friday, July 5….

Paige Briggs drafted fifth overall in Pro Volleyball Federation League

December 12, 2023

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — In its inaugural season as a premier professional volleyball league in the United States, Pro Volleyball Federation announced its first draft class and WKU Volleyball’s own Paige Briggs was selected in the first round, fifth overall. After being drafted by the Orlando Valkyries, she was traded along with the 24th pick in exchange for two other athletes to play for…