Author: WNKY Staff

Road closures in downtown Bowling Green for parades

Traffic impacts for WKU’s Homecoming Parade. Photo source: City of Bowling Green.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This Friday and Saturday, some roads will be closed as parades travel through downtown Bowling Green. Western Kentucky University’s Homecoming Parade is set for 5:30 p.m. on Friday. However, be prepared for pre-parade festivities beginning at 4 p.m. Motorists should expect closures for the parade’s…

KSP investigating fatal crash in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A 21-year-old man is dead and several were hospitalized following a collision in Simpson County, according to authorities. On Thursday, Nov. 2  around 11:39 p.m., the Kentucky State Police says it received a call about a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of KY 1008 and KY 1171. Troopers say Bailee J. Deweese, 18, of Franklin had stopped…

Hilltopper Basketball Falls on the Road to Wichita State, 71-61

WICHITA, Kan. – WKU Hilltopper Basketball fell short on the road against Wichita State on Thursday at Charles Koch Arena, 71-61. The Hilltoppers drop to 1-1 following the loss. Despite a strong team effort, the Hilltoppers struggled to find their stroke from the field and from 3-point range, charting a 30% field goal percentage to Wichita State’s 48% and finishing 0-21…

Heavy-Hitting Lands No. 23 Tops Sweep over Middle Tennessee

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – An impressive .443 collective hitting clip led the Tops to their 15th conference win over regional rival, Middle Tennessee in a 3-0 inside their Alumni Memorial Gym. The defeat over the current second-place standing team in the league was led by Paige Briggs and Kaylee Cox on the outside, and setter Callie Bauer in an offensive charge over…

Man charged with burglary in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A man is facing burglary charges in connection to a Scottsville residence. The Scottsville Police Department says it received a call about a person that was illegally inside of a residence Wednesday evening around 4:40 p.m. Police responded to the 800 block of Old East Main Street, where they say they spoke to Zachary Shehan, 33. Police…

Beshear declares State of Emergency due to ongoing wildfires across Kentucky

Photo source: Kentucky Division of Forestry via Facebook. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency due to wildfires in Kentucky. According to a release by the governor’s office, several wildfires have been identified across the commonwealth, particularly in eastern Kentucky. “We are taking action to make sure that Kentucky families and communities have the resources…

Bowling Green Native Kade Unseld Signs With WKU Basketball

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Head WKU Hilltopper Basketball Coach Steve Lutz has announced the signing of Warren Central High School product Kade Unseld for the class of 2024. Coming off a state title-winning junior season, the 6-5 guard is poised to have another standout year for Warren Central in 2023-24. “First of all, Kade is a terrific young man that comes from a first-class family,” said…