Author: WNKY Staff

Section of Wilkinson Trace to be closed Thursday through Monday

Photo source: City of Bowling Green BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A portion of Wilkinson Trace will be closed from noon Thursday, Sept. 14 through the morning of Monday, Sept. 18. Officials say the road will be closed in front of the Sloan Convention Center. A detour route will be available for drivers during this time.  

Escaped Logan County inmate considered ‘dangerous’

Photo source: Logan County Humane SocietyLOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Logan County officials say an inmate is still at large. Officials say Clevon Stephens, 52, was last seen on video walking toward the railroad tracks on Highway 68/80 near U.S. 79 north. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says it was notified of an inmate who walked away Tuesday during work release…

Living Well: Suicide Awareness Month

Nearly 50-thousand people died by suicide in the U.S. last year. And that number has steadily risen in the past two years. Still, many Americans continue to face a mental health crisis. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, news 40’s Morgan Hoover has more with a widow who hopes her story will help change the narrative…

WKU Volleyball Downs Austin Peay in Three

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – As setter Callie Bauer and outside hitter Kaylee Cox both picked up double-doubles on the night, the  Hilltoppers went on to sweep Austin Peay, 3-0, in a regional midweek match up. Cox led the Tops with a perfect night on the court, 12 kills off of 23 swings for a .522 hitting clip and an error-free performance. Callie came back playing offense…

Living Well: U.S. Blood Shortage

A warning from the American Red Cross on the state of the U.S. Blood Storage. The organization that provides about 40% of the nation’s blood to patients in need says its supply has hit what it calls “critically low levels.” In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on what led to…

15-year-old charged with murder after collision in Hardin Co.

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A 15-year-old is facing a murder charge after one person died in a collision following a pursuit. Troopers say they responded to a request for assistance with a collision from Elizabethtown police early Friday morning. The Kentucky State Police says it responded shortly after 3 a.m. to the intersection of Highland Avenue and Valley View Drive in…