Author: WNKY Staff

Multiple WKU Golfers Qualify for U.S. Amateurs

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Golf has had an eventful and successful summer with three golfers qualifying for their respective U.S. Amateurs. Lady Topper Golf had its first two ever qualifiers for the U.S. Women’s Amateur in rising fifth-year Sarah Arnold and rising junior Catie Craig. Arnold qualified for the event after shooting 1-over 72 at Indian Hill Club in Winnetka, Ill., on June 26….

Inmates, woman charged after illegal contraband enters Allen Co. jail property

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Several people are facing charges after police say they are connected to an arrangement to get illegal contraband into an area of the Allen County Detention Center. On Monday, the Scottsville Police Department says the Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force received a call from the Allen County Detention Center in reference to a male throwing items over…

Tribute band Killer Queen to perform at SKyPAC Wednesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This Wednesday, The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center says you can see Queen’s longest established worldwide tribute band. On Wednesday, July 26, tribute band Killer Queen will perform at 7 p.m. at The SKyPAC located at 601 College St. in Bowling Green. Killer Queen has toured in multiple countries over the last 20 years, according to…

Man wanted in connection with WKU student’s death

Photo source: Bowling Green Police DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department says it is searching for Malik Jones after the death of a 21-year-old Western Kentucky University student at the Muse apartments. Police say Jones has an active warrant for the murder of Ayanna Morgan, 21. Morgan died Monday morning after police say she was shot at…

BGPD: Davis begins physical therapy, ‘has a positive outlook on his recovery’

Photo source: Bowling Green Police DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department says officer Matt Davis has started physical therapy during his ongoing recovery. In a social media post Tuesday afternoon, the police department stated Davis is continuing physical therapy in the near future. The department continued, stating, “Officer Davis has been making great progress and continues to…

Green River Ferry and Flint Ridge Road to temporarily close

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park says its Green River Ferry will be closed from 6 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 26. Officials say the closure is due to maintenance for the cooling fans on the ferry engine. Flint Ridge Road will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 28 for hazardous tree removal. Park…

Mammoth Cave National Park asking for public opinion on land and trail management

Source: Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park wants your opinion on the development of their upcoming Land and River Trails Management Plan. Mammoth Cave says the plan will help to protect long-term sustainability of park trails by providing strategic direction to guide trail maintenance, investment and construction over the next few decades. “The park’s goal…

Living Well: Summer-to-School Transition

Can you believe it’s already the last full week of July? As August creeps up, it’s time to start thinking about heading back to school. Health experts say preparing now before classes start can help lessen the stress of a new school year. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more with…

Reed and Evans Earn CUSA Preseason Awards

DALLAS – Redshirt senior quarterback Austin Reed has been selected Conference USA’s Preseason Offensive Player of the Year while junior linebacker JaQues Evans was tabbed Preseason Defensive Player of the Year, league officials announced Monday afternoon. Reed is coming off a 2022 season in which he was the leading passer in all of college football with 4,746 yards. The Florida native…

IRS ends unannounced visits to taxpayers

Photo source: CNN, IRS(CNN) – On Monday, the IRS announced it is ending most unannounced visits to taxpayers by its revenue officers. The agency said the purpose is to cut down on public confusion and enhance safety measures for taxpayers and employees. With very few exceptions, unannounced visits will now be replaced by mailed letters to schedule meetings. It’s part…