Author: WNKY Staff

Briggs Tabbed CUSA Offensive Player of the Week

DALLAS, Texas — Conference USA announced volleyball’s first set weekly award winners Monday, after WKU went 2-1through the first weekend of the season, that included an upset of No. 12 Marquette. The Hilltopper’s very own, Paige Briggs, was named offensive player of the week for the sixth time in her career. Through three matches, Briggs collected 32 kills, averaging 3.20 kills a…

Man flown from scene following motorcycle versus vehicle collision

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man has been flown from the scene of a collision near the intersection of Nashville Road and Dishman Lane, police say. Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward confirmed Monday night that the collision involved a motorcycle and vehicle. Ward says the man has sustained life-threatening injuries. An identity is not being released…

NHTSA is proposing for more seat belt warnings in vehicles

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration is issuing a proposed rule for vehicles to have more seat belt use warning systems. According to a release by the NHTSA, the rule is meant to encourage seat belt use. The new requirements would apply to passenger cars, trucks, most buses and multipurpose passenger vehicles that weigh a gross vehicle…

Living Well: Wildfire Smoke and Asthma Effects

Around 25 million people have asthma in the U.S. There are many different triggers for attacks from this chronic lung disease, including poor air quality. A new report is highlighting the dangers of wildfire smoke in people who already have trouble breathing. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has a look at…

UPDATE: Officials conducting investigation after death at Barren River

Photo source: Richardsville Fire DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Officials say a Bowling Green man is dead after an incident Saturday at the Barren River. The Kentucky State Police says it determined through an investigation that on Saturday at about 7:15 p.m., a Fish and Wildlife conservation officer made contact with Robert Britt, 47, of Bowling Green. Britt then fled on…

18-pound ham goes for $10M at Country Ham Breakfast

Photo source: WLKYLOUISVILLE, Ky. (WLKY) – The grand champion ham at the Kentucky State Fair is worth a whopping $10 million. That’s how much it was auctioned for during the Country Ham Breakfast, and all of that money is going to charity. With a combined bid of $10 million, former UN ambassador Kelly Craft and her husband, Joe Craft, along…

Hyundai recalls some Elantra HEVs for crash risk

Photo source: CNN, Hyundai(CNN) – Hyundai is recalling nearly 40,000 vehicles because of a software error that can cause the car to accelerate after the brake pedal is released. The recall covers certain Hyundai Elantra HEV vehicles made from 2021 to 2023. Hyundai says it will mail notification letters out by Oct. 17. You can also check the National Highway…

Amber Alert canceled for 11-month-old

Photo source: Kentucky State Police CLAY COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says an 11-month-old has been found safe after an Amber Alert Thursday night. Legend Gibson was originally listed as being missing from Clay County, according to the alert. The alert stated Gibson was believed to be taken by non-custodial parents.