Author: WNKY Staff

T.C. Cherry Elementary principal announces retirement

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The principal of T.C. Cherry Elementary in Bowling Green has announced his retirement. In a statement posted by the district on Thursday, principal Kory Twyman stated he will retire by the end of the school year. Twyman continued, stating, “Throughout my career, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many wonderful children and their families. I’ve been…

Victim released from hospital after shooting near Clay Street

Source: Carlyle Coppins/WNKY.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – More details have been released surrounding a shooting near Clay Street on Wednesday night. The Bowling Green Police Department stated in a report that it got a call around 8:38 p.m. about shots fired near Hummingbird Apartments at 1367 Clay Street. While heading to the scene, police say they were informed a male had…

Man arrested after allegedly holding WKU employee at gunpoint

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is facing charges after police say a woman leaving work on campus at Western Kentucky University said the man pointed a gun at her. According to a uniform citation, WKU officers and Bowling Green police responded Wednesday afternoon around 5 p.m. to the 300 block of University Boulevard after receiving a call that a…

UPDATE: 1 injured in shooting on Clay Street

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say they are currently working a reported shooting at the 1300 block of Clay Street. Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward confirmed officers were at the scene shortly before 9 p.m. Ward said an adult male has multiple gunshot wounds and has been transported to a hospital. Detectives and advanced…

Missing man found dead in Harlan County

Source: Trooper Jacobs, Kentucky State Police. HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. – A man missing out of Harlan County has been found dead, according to authorities. The Kentucky State Police says it got a call from the Harlan Police Department about a dead male found Wednesday morning near the railroad tracks in the Sunshine community. Troopers say the body was identified as…

Titans Hire Brian Callahan as Head Coach

NASHVILLE, TENN. – The Tennessee Titans have reached an agreement with Brian Callahan to become the 20th head coach in franchise history. “This is an exciting time for our franchise, and we’re thrilled to have Brian as our head coach,” said Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk. “We went through a thorough candidate search and Brian stood out as the best…

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce recognizes accomplishments at celebration

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce brought together some accomplished members of the community for its 89th annual celebration. At the event, local business leaders, elected officials, regional partners, economic development investors and honored guests gathered at the Sloan Convention Center on Wednesday night. Among the crowd was a fifth-grade student from Plano Elementary, Cora…

Bourbon & Beyond releases 2024 lineup

LOUSIVILEE, Ky. –  The latest Bourbon and Beyond lineup has been announced for 2024. The Highland Festival Grounds in Louisville, Kentucky are bound to be busy this September with names like Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers and more filling up the lineup. For four days, fans can experience the world’s largest music, food and bourbon festival. Passes are on sale now…

Warren County Road Department closes road due to low water fjord

Source: Warren County KY Government. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Road Department has closed a section of road due to flooding. The section from 1973 to 1832 of Hadley Cohron Road is closed due to flooding at the low water fjord, officials say. Drivers should be aware of barricades and signs in place. An update will be provided…