Author: WNKY Staff

2 charged with prostitution after arrest at Franklin Massage

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Two women have been arrested after an investigation into Franklin Massage in Simpson County. Police say they conducted a joint investigation with the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force into activities at the massage business following complaints. Franklin police say detectives and agents gained a search warrant on Monday for 914 South Main St., where they say…

American Airlines is raising checked luggage prices

(CNN) – Checking a bag on American Airlines is now more expensive than other major U.S. airlines. The first checked bag on most flights will now cost $40 for customers who don’t prepay online and $35 for customers who do. Previously, the price was $30 for both methods. The airline has also hiked the price of a second checked bag…

Firefighters respond to fire at former Russellville landfill

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Multiple agencies responded Monday for a fire at the site of a former landfill in Russellville. Russellville chief Cheryl Allen says units were dispatched to the scene at the waste management on Coopertown Road. Lewisburg Rural, Olmstead Rural, Adairville Rural, Auburn Rural and Logan Aluminum Fire departments also responded over the size of the fire, officials say….

WKU Athletics Announces Partnership With Red Towel Trust

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In conjunction with Hilltopper Sports Properties, WKU’s multimedia rights partner through LEARFIED, WKU Athletics announced an official partnership with Red Towel Trust today. “As the landscape of college athletics rapidly evolves, this official partnership with Red Towel Trust will be an impactful strategic imitative for WKU Athletics,” Athletic Director Todd Stewart said. “Red Towel Trust provides…

Moore named CUSA Freshman of the Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU Sports) – Hilltopper Basketball freshman guard Teagan Moore has been named Conference USA Freshman of the Week, as announced by the league on Monday. Moore helped the Hilltoppers to an unbeaten 2-0 mark in conference play last week that included home wins over UTEP and New Mexico State. Moore posted a season-high 16 points off 5-for-7…

2 dead, 3 injured in Nashville Crash; Bowling Green Man Among Casualties

NASHVILLE, Tn. – Two people were killed Saturday night in Nashville following a car crash, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. According to the police report, around 8:40 p.m. Saturday a two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Woodland and S. 1st Streets. Police say this was caused by a speeding BMW sedan that ran a red light and…

Tops sweep Sunday doubleheader for opening series win

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU Sports) – WKU Baseball swept today’s doubleheader against Bradley to win its opening series of 2024 after dropping the opening game of the series last Friday. After surrendering double-digit hits last Friday, WKU (2-1) combined to allow just eight through the final two games of the series to beat Bradley (1-2) with a 5-0 shutout in…

This Week In WKU Athletics: Feb. 19-25

Monday, February 19 11 AM – Weekly Basketball Press Conference with Steve Lutz and Greg Collins (Paul Just Media Room – E.A. Diddle Arena) 7 PM – Tops Live at Colton’s Steakhouse (Glasgow) with Steve Lutz and Greg Collins Tuesday, February 20 6am – Topper Tuesday on WNKY News 40 Sunrise (CBS 40 and NBC 40) 3 PM – Baseball…