Author: WNKY Staff

Sunrise Spotlight: Warren County Sherriff Foundation

The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is introducing a new way to support local law enforcement. For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, we sat down with Melissa Calvert and Dennis Garrison. They spoke to us about you can support your local officers with an upcoming gala. The Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation will provide financial resources beyond what the government budget can fund, focusing…

Corley Named to Biletnikoff Award Watch List

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Tallahassee Quarterback Club (TQC) Foundation, Inc., the Florida-based creator, and sponsor of the prestigious Biletnikoff Award, has released the 2023 Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List with Hilltopper receiver Malachi Corley featured on the list. With 101 catches for 1,295 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2022, Corley had the most dynamic receiving season by a sophomore in WKU…

Man falls from zipline platform at Mammoth Cave Adventures

CAVE CITY, Ky. – A man working on an attraction at Mammoth Cave Adventures in Cave City is being treated for injuries after falling more than 40 feet from a zipline platform, authorities say. The Hart County Sheriff’s Office says that a call came in about the fall around 11:30 a.m. Monday morning. Authorities say the man was doing maintenance…

Tractor-trailer crashes into bridge off of I-65, lands on bank of river in Shepherdsville

Photo source: Shepherdsville Fire DepartmentSHEPHERDSVILLE, Ky. – Officials say a tractor-trailer crashed and went off of a bridge on Interstate 65 in Shepherdsville Saturday. The Shepherdsville Fire Department says it responded around 4 a.m. to the scene at I-65 southbound at the 116 mile marker. When they arrived, officials say they found a tractor-trailer at the bank of the Salt…

WKU Volleyball Invitational Renamed to Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Athletics and WKU Volleyball is proud to announce the renaming of the annual WKU Volleyball Invitational to the Alyssa Cavanaugh Classic. This season’s two-day tournament will take place September 15-16 inside Diddle Arena. Fans are encouraged to wear orange all weekend in support of leukemia cancer. Friday night’s 6pm match with East Tennessee with feature a…

Crews respond to house fire in Cave City

CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Cave City Fire Department says another fire broke out Monday, damaging a home. Officials say several hours after responding to a fire at the Cave City Masonic Lodge, they received a separate call for a house fire. Crews found heavy smoke and flames but were able to contain the fire to the living room and…

Firefighters respond to fire at Cave City Masonic Lodge

Photo source: Cave City Fire DepartmentCAVE CITY, Ky. – A fire is still under investigation after causing damage Monday at the Cave City Masonic Lodge, fire officials say. The Cave City Fire Department says crews were dispatched around 7:35 a.m. for a structure fire. When they arrived, fire officials say firefighters noticed heavy smoke coming from the basement, where they…

Tennessee man charged with DUI, speeding after pursuit in Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A Tennessee man has been arrested after authorities say he led a high-speed vehicle pursuit on Saturday. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says a man, who appeared to be impaired, was seen driving along U.S. 68-80 at a slow rate of speed and weaving into the oncoming lane Saturday night. Authorities say they also confirmed the…

Nationwide emergency alert test to take place in October

(CNN) – In the fall, every consumer cellphone will be part of a nationwide emergency alert test. FEMA and the FCC have scheduled the drill for Oct. 4 at 1:20 p.m. You can expect your cellphone to receive an alert that reads, “This is a test of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. No action is needed.” The test message…

3 arrested following vehicle search in Warren County

Photo source: Warren County Sheriff’s OfficeWARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A vehicle search Monday morning led to three arrests in Warren County after authorities say they discovered a large amount of illegal drugs. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it responded for a vehicle partially blocking the entrance to the Bowling Green Fire Department on Morgantown Road. Once deputies arrived, authorities…