Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: Bowling Green police confirm death of pedestrian after collision on Campbell Lane

November 17, 2023

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Police say a Western Kentucky University student has died after being struck by two vehicles on Campbell Lane. Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward said that the incident had taken place Friday at 5:15 p.m. off of the 800 block of Campbell Lane near Fields Drive. When officers arrived, police say they found…

Texting between Apple and Android phones will get better next year

November 17, 2023

WNKY Staff,

(CNN) – The long-standing battle over iPhone’s blue and Android’s green text bubbles will soon take a friendlier turn. Apple announced plans to adopt a messaging standard that will finally bring iMessage features to Android users. The change will add features, such as read receipt, typing indicators, better support for group chats and higher quality media sharing of images and…

Growing list of burn bans adds Allen, Simpson counties

November 17, 2023

WNKY Staff,

Burn bans are expanding Friday with the addition of Allen and Simpson counties. In an order from Allen County judge-executive Dennis Harper, as well as Simpson County judge-executive Mason Barnes, both officials issued no outside burning orders. These orders are effective immediately. The lack of rain has continued to produce dry and hazardous conditions. The counties join a growing list…

KSP launches redesigned website with new tip line

November 17, 2023

WNKY Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A redesigned website for the Kentucky State Police launched this week with an interactive tip line. The new website has an interactive tip submission tool, easy-access links for driving test information and a brand new way to thank a state trooper. KSP says the tip line is confidential and allows you to provide valuable information to troopers…

U.S. 31-EX in Glasgow set for multi-day closure next week

November 17, 2023

WNKY Staff,

GLASGOW, Ky. – A section of U.S. 31-EX (Business) in Glasgow is set for a multi-day closure beginning Monday, Nov. 20. The road will close between the downtown square and Front Street at Water Street, transportation officials say. Access will still be available to businesses in this area. The closure is expected to last from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m….

Body found believed to be missing 4-year-old in Whitley County; 2 arrested

November 17, 2023

WNKY Staff,

Source: Whitley County Sheriff’s Department via Facebook. WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (WLEX) – Two people have been arrested and charged with murder after a missing 4-year-old was found dead in Kentucky. WLEX reports authorities say Brittany Slaughter, 24, and Adam Hayes, 34, were taken into custody after a body believed to be 4-year-old Chloe Darnell was recovered. Slaughter and Hayes are…

Man arrested on attempted murder charge in Allen County

November 17, 2023

WNKY Staff,

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – A man is facing an attempted murder charge after authorities say he stabbed his father in Allen County. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it responded Thursday to the Brooks Road area for a reported stabbing. Deputies say at the scene, they made contact with a male with multiple stab wounds. Authorities say the victim said…

2nd suspect in September robbery arrested

November 17, 2023

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man wanted in connection with a robbery in September has been apprehended in Todd County. The Bowling Green Police Department says Michael Reynolds was arrested earlier this week by the Kentucky State Police. Reynolds had a warrant for first-degree robbery following an incident on Sept. 18, when police say two men entered a Shell IGA…

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Briggs Earns CUSA Player of the Year; Eight Hilltoppers Tabbed with Season Recognition

November 16, 2023

WNKY Staff,

DALLAS, Texas – WKU Volleyball saw eight different Hilltoppers honored on Thursday as Conference USA announced its All-Conference teams, All-Freshman Team and superlative awards. Paige Briggs becomes the sixth player in program history to earn the newly renamed, Alyssa Cavanaugh Player of the Year Award, earning the award alongside Logan Grevengoed who picked up Freshman of the Year honors. Head coach Travis Hudson was tabbed the…

Kentucky State Police identifies victim of 45-year-old cold case

November 16, 2023

WNKY Staff,

LONDON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it has positively identified remains that were found nearly half a century ago in an ongoing murder investigation. KSP says the help of advanced fingerprint technology allowed them to identify 45-year-old remains as those of Michael Murray. Authorities say Murray was originally from Atlanta, Georgia. Anyone who has information about Murray is…