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Hilltoppers announce signing of Rodney Tisdale Jr.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU Athletics) – WKU Football announced the signing of quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. on Wednesday. Tisdale, a 6-2, 183-pound quarterback out of First Coast High School in Jacksonville, Florida, was rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports and On3, and was considered a two-star prospect by Rivals. In his final prep season at First Coast High, Tisdale threw…

BGPD searching for man in relation to burglary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department says it is in search of a man wanted on a felony warrant. According to police, Damien J. Clark, 31, has a warrant for second-degree burglary after a domestic-related burglary took place. Clark is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall and 200 pounds. If you know the location of Clark,…

You can now download the WNKY Weather app

The WNKY News 40 Weather App is local weather at your fingertips. Presented by Greenwood Ford Lincoln Mobile Service, the app will keep you safe with live radar, alerts and more. For an Apple device, you can find WNKY Weather on the App Store by clicking here. For Android users, the app is available on Google Play. Users will also…

WKU confirms off-campus student death

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Western Kentucky University student has died, according to university officials. At this time, WKU says no foul play is suspected. The student’s identity has not been released. The following statement was released by WKU spokesperson and director of media relations Dr. Jace Lux on Wednesday afternoon: “We have been made aware of a student death…

Chairman resigns from Metcalfe County Board of Education

EDMONTON, Ky. – Chairman Joey Shive is stepping down from the Metcalfe County Board of Education. According to the district, Shive served Metcalfe County Schools for 13 years. In his resignation letter, Shive stated, “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the students, staff and community of Metcalfe County.” Shive was first elected to the school board…

Dragons Name Javen Roberson as Baseball Head Coach

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Javen Roberson has been named head coach for Warren Central baseball. Roberson is a former Dragon who looks to reset the tone of the baseball team. Along with new assistants, Warren Central baseball legend Rick Alfonso will help coach the team. Roberson says he wants his team to not only learn about baseball but develop life…

Lewisburg Water Works issues boil water advisory

LEWISBURG, Ky. – Lewisburg Water Works issued a boil water advisory Tuesday after a main line break on Beechland Road. The city said water would be shut off for Beechland Road, as well as some nearby roads. Around an hour ago, the boil water advisory was issued for customers on Beechland Road from Suddath Road to N. Logan School Road,…

Portion of Double Springs Road to close beginning Wednesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Double Springs Road will be closed between Raven Street and Gordon Avenue starting Wednesday, Feb. 7. The road will not be open to traffic in both directions, transportation officials say. The closure is set to start at 8 a.m. for a sewer lateral installation. The road is expected to reopen on Thursday after concrete has adequately…

Survey: Consumers to spend $26 billion for Valentine’s Day

(CNN) – Consumers plan to spend nearly $26 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, which is roughly the same as last year. That’s according to the National Retail Federation. The figure breaks down to an average of nearly $186 a person, and it’s nearly $8 more than over the past five years. Of the $26 billion, consumers are planning to…