Author: WNKY Staff

Lady Toppers defeat Lane College 100-37 in home exhibition

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball defeated Lane College in an exhibition matchup Tuesday night in Diddle Arena, 100-37.  Six different Lady Toppers recorded double-figure scoring totals. Newcomer Nevaeh Foster had 17, including a 3-5 night from beyond the arc. WKU scored 35 points in transition, notching 21 total steals on the night. Sophomore Acacia Hayes led the way for…

Five From WKU Soccer Earn CUSA Honors

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Soccer placed five total student-athletes on Conference USA postseason teams. The Lady Toppers had four on all-conference teams and one on the All-Freshmen Team.   Fifth year forward Katie Erwin was named to the All-CUSA First Team. Redshirt sophomore goalkeeper Maddie Davis was tabbed to the All-CUSA Second Team. Sixth year defender Ambere Barnett and fifth…

Highest bid for ‘Murder Mansion’ surpasses $1 million

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The highest bid for a house known as Bowling Green’s “Murder Mansion” has been announced. The multi-story home that sits off Cemetery Road in Bowling Green sold for roughly $1.7 million at auction. People gathered on the grounds on Oct. 26 to place their bid or simply to watch out of curiosity. The home got its…

Mammoth Cave National Park seeking public comments on replacement of obsolete seasonal housing

Photo Source: Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park is asking the public to comment on an option to replace seasonal housing. Mammoth Cave officials say seasonal housing used by park service staff, interns and volunteers is obsolete and is rapidly deteriorating. It’s normally used for the spring, summer and fall seasons, but the park says…

Bowling Green man pleads guilty in 2021 shooting death

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man will soon learn how long he will be behind bars after pleading guilty to a 2021 murder. According to court documents, Dederic J. Anderson pleaded guilty to the shooting death of Tayveon Bibb, 23. Officials say Anderson entered his plea during a jury trial on Monday. Bowling Green police say that Anderson…

Police: Tennessee man charged after driving wrong way in Allen County

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – A Tennessee man is facing multiple charges after police say he drove on the wrong side of the road while crossing from Warren County into Allen County. The Scottsville Police Department says dispatch received calls Sunday about a vehicle traveling in the wrong direction and nearly causing head-on collisions on Veterans Memorial Highway. Police say they…

Trick-or-treating times for local counties

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Halloween is here, but you may be wondering what time to go trick-or-treating. Both the City of Bowling Green and Warren County have recommended hours between 4 to 8 p.m. to collect those treats. They are also handing out safety tips on their Facebook pages, including accompanying young children around the neighborhood and keeping your eyes…