Author: WNKY Staff

New lane closures on U.S. 231 Campbell Lane beginning Wednesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – New lane closures on U.S. 231 Campbell Lane are expected to begin on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The lane closures are due to a new commercial development, transportation officials say. Crews will work on U.S. 231 Campbell Lane near the 11.5-mile point in the northbound direction between Westen Street and Merrick Place Court. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet…

TSA releasing 2024 canine calendar

Source: TSA.(CNN) – The Transportation Security Administration is releasing something we can look forward to heading into the new year. In case you are wondering, it has nothing to do with long lines this holiday season. The agency is showing off its 2024 canine calendar, which highlights hard working canines from across the nation. There are more than 1,000 explosive-detection…

Man charged after distributing prescription pills in Allen County, authorities say

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – A year-long investigation into alleged drug activity has ended in an arrest in Allen County. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it received information in September of last year that Terry Jackson, 33, of Scottsville was distributing prescription pills to individuals in Allen County. Through an investigation, the sheriff’s office says it learned Jackson distributed hydrocodone/gabapentin…

Cyber Monday sales shatter records with holiday spending

(CNN/WLFI) – Cyber Monday 2023 was the biggest online shopping day ever. Americans spent $12.4 billion, according to Adobe Analytics. Breaking it down further, that means consumers spent $15.7 million every minute. This year’s sales beat initial expectations and jumped nearly 10% from 2022. Adobe said hot sellers included hot wheels, Mario Kart toys, Smart Watches, televisions and videogame systems….

Reed Named CUSA Offensive Player of the Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football quarterback Austin Reed has been named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week, presented by Blenders Eyewear, after his big performance in WKU’s 41-28 win at FIU on Saturday in the regular-season finale. Reed threw for 280 yards and four touchdowns on 26-of-35 passing in just three quarters of action, helping the Hilltoppers build a large…

No. 21 Hilltoppers Start NCAA Tournament Against Coastal Carolina in Knoxville

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – With their 16th NCAA Tournament, WKU Volleyball is set to match up against Coastal Carolina in the opening round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament on Friday, December 1 from Knoxville, Tennessee. The Hilltoppers will head to the event with a 29-4 record after locking up an automatic bid by taking the Conference USA regular season and tournament titles….

Light Up BGKY kicks off with ribbon cutting

Source: Downtown BGKY via Facebook.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Downtown BGKY started its weeklong holiday lighting tradition Monday with a ribbon cutting at Western Kentucky University’s Cherry Hall. The holiday events will last through Dec. 3. Keep in mind downtown Bowling Green will not be lit up for several more days, but you can still enjoy plenty of festivities leading up…