Author: WNKY Staff

Project complete on portion of Veterans Outer Loop in Barren County

Source: KYTC District 3. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A maintenance project to Veterans Outer Loop is complete and has brought noticeable improvements to the road. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 shared images of the final result Thursday morning. The preventative work added a new driving surface to KY 3600 Veterans Outer Loop in Barren County. This brings 2.5 new…

Candlelight vigil to be held for Ohio County infant, Miya Rudd

Source: Kentucky State PoliceOWENSBORO, Ky. – Funeral arrangements and a candlelight vigil for the Ohio County infant that was missing have been announced. According to an obituary by Glenn Family Services, a Service of Remembrance is scheduled for July 25 at 6 p.m. Visitation will also take place at Pleasant Valley Community Church at 4 p.m. The obituary says the…

Crash shuts down portion of Scottsville Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A multiple-vehicle crash has shut down Scottsville Road near South Park Drive. According to Bowling Green Police Department Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward, four to five vehicles are involved. Law enforcement and fire department officials are on the scene redirecting traffic to Oliver Street. Ward stated no serious injuries have been reported at this time. This…

Scottsville man arrested on multiple warrants

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing charges after being taken into custody on multiple warrants on Wednesday. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies saw Randy Pedigo, 42, of Scottsville driving a vehicle shortly before noon on South Third Street. Deputies say they were aware of multiple active warrants for Pedigo. During a traffic stop, deputies say…

Need More Acres Farm provides locally sourced grocery boxes to Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – An Allen County farm is stepping up to help out the community. Need More Acres Farm says every month, it provides grocery boxes with locally sources items to older adults in Allen County. So far, Need More Acres Farm says this serves 120 people monthly. Boxes include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy and protein, the group says….

Scottsville Church of Christ to take over feeding programs

Rebecca Riddle: True Gospel Fellowship Pantry Leader Rebecca Riddle (right) distributes food resources to a local neighbor (left). True Gospel Fellowship Church, an agency partner of Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland since 1998, is passing the baton to Scottsville Church of Christ to further support the community’s growing food needs. Source: Feeding America , Kentucky’s Heartland. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Scottsville…

WKU volleyball earns AVCA Team Academic Award

LEXINGTON, Ky. – For the 18th consecutive year, WKU Volleyball has been recognized as a recipient of the AVCA Team Academic Award for its work in the classroom throughout the 2023-24 school year, the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced Wednesday. The Hilltoppers have earned the Team Academic Award for the 21st time since 1999. WKU’s 18-year streak of the award…

Smith recognized by Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and AFCA Good Works Team

NORTHBROOK, Ill. – WKU receiver Dalvin Smith has been selected to represent the Hilltoppers for the Allstate Wuerffel Trophy and as an AFCA Good Works Team nominee. The redshirt senior from Glasgow, Ky. was among a record 178 nominees recognized for outstanding service in their respective communities. Smith has a combined nine service hours over the past year. He participated…

‘Stuff the Ambulance’ gathering school supplies for local students

GLASGOW, Ky. – An initiative between T.J. Samson Community Hospital and the Barren-Metcalfe Ambulance Service is aiming to prepare local students for the school year. “Stuff the Ambulance” is collecting school supplies from Aug. 1 through Aug. 2. All donated school supplies will benefit students in the Barren County, Glasgow Independent and Caverna Independent school districts, according to a release…

WCPS releases bus route maps for 2024-25 school year

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Public Schools has released its 2024-25 bus route maps. According to WCPS, maps for elementary, middle and high schools within the WCPS district are now available. To view the routes for elementary schools, click here. To view routes for middle and high schools, you may find the map here. News 40 will continue to…