Author: WNKY Staff

Craig Concludes Day Two of NCAA Regional

EAST LANSING, Mich. – WKU Women’s Golf junior Catie Craig wrapped up her second round in East Lansing Tuesday afternoon. Craig posted a 4-over 76 at the Forest Akers Golf Course on Tuesday afternoon. She improved by one shot from her first round, tying for 56th heading into tomorrow’s final round. The Lady Topper junior met par 14 times today. She is…

Gardner, Webster Lead Eight Hilltoppers on All-CUSA Teams

DALLAS, Texas – WKU Softball saw a program-high eight different Hilltoppers honored on Tuesday as Conference USA announced its All-Conference teams, All-Freshman Team and superlative awards. Katie Gardner becomes just the second player in program history to earn Pitcher of the Year along with First Team All-Conference Honors. TJ Webster earned First Team All-Conference and the league’s Defensive Player of the Year – the first…

Beshear reminds Kentuckians to remain aware ahead of storms

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – With severe weather entering our area through Wednesday, it’s important to be weather aware. During an announcement earlier Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear stressed the importance of preparing, as much of Kentucky is under a severe weather threat. According to the National Weather Service, straight-line winds, large hail, flash flooding and tornadoes will all be possible with…

Lightning strikes near Russellville Piggly Wiggly

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Storms hit a little close to home on Tuesday near a Russellville, Kentucky Piggly Wiggly. In surveillance footage provided to News 40, lightning hit the parking lot outside of the store near several vehicles. News 40 was told by staff that no one was injured, but two of the employees’ cars were fried due to the strike….

Beshear awards $29K to area nonprofit to support domestic violence survivors

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced grant funding that will help victims of crime, and one local organization can put it to use to support survivors of domestic violence. According to a release by the governor’s office, Barren River Area Safe Space Inc. in Bowling Green was awarded $29,200 to provide emergency housing assistance. BRASS, Inc. provides…

Metcalfe student earns National Beta scholarship

EDMONTON, Ky. – A Metcalfe County student is being recognized nationally. On Tuesday, high school senior Colton Huffman was named one of the top five National Beta Scholarship winners. More than 2,700 students applied both nationally and internationally for the scholarship. Five students receive the awards. Huffman was awarded $6,000. Selection of National Beta Scholarship winners is based on criteria…

Foundation Christian Academy announces groundbreaking and expansion

BOWLING GREEN, Ky . – To provide the surrounding area with increased options for exemplary accredited education, Foundation Christian Academy announced Tuesday another expansion to its campus on Three Springs Road. According to a release by the school, the demand for Christian education, along with the expansion of FCA’s high school curriculum, has dictated that FCA begin the construction of…

Tuesday is the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Tuesday, May 7 is the final day to apply for a paper absentee ballot in Kentucky. According to the Warren County Clerk website, the deadline is 14 days before an election. Kentucky’s primary election is set for Tuesday, May 21. You can apply for an absentee ballot on the state’s online portal. The deadline ends tonight…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet releases traffic impact report

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has some upcoming road closures that you may need to know about. Interstate 165 in Butler County is continuing a project to resurface and rehabilitate that area. This will last from mile point 26.4 to mile point 32.8. The project is expected to be complete Nov. 1. There will also be a…