Author: WNKY Staff

TVA celebrates 90 years with service alongside Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Tennessee Valley Authority brought some positive energy to Warren County for the company’s 90-year milestone. TVA staff celebrated Thursday with the help of Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland. Together, they helped local families during one of the biggest days of service in TVA history, the company says. Members gathered at both the Greenwood Park Church of…

Kentucky State Police requesting information in fatal crash in Butler County

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is asking the public to share any information regarding a deadly collision that claimed the life of a Bowling Green woman. KSP says on Tuesday night, a 2012 Nissan Maxima traveled into the opposite lane on Interstate 165. As a result, authorities say the Nissan struck another vehicle driven by Lauren G. Marr,…

Umpire numbers in youth leagues decline after aggression from parents, coaches

Image source: CNN, TWITTER.COM, @LAKEWOODPDCO, @THATSPORTSDAD1, TIKTOK.COM, @HUDSONANNE, twitter.com/@LakewoodPDCO, twitter.com/@ThatSportsDad1, Tiktok.com/@hudsonanne(CNN) – Little leagues across the country are facing major umpire shortages. At the same time, there’s a lot of aggression from parents and even coaches at youth games. It’s one of America’s favorite past times. But the kids’ fun is being ruined by adults. Around the country, brawls are…

Allen County man charged with drug trafficking

Photo source: Allen County Sheriff’s OfficeSCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – An Allen County man is facing multiple charges after authorities say they found drugs during a traffic stop. On Wednesday, Allen County deputies say they conducted a traffic stop on East Locust Street at the intersection of South Fourth Street. Authorities say a K-9 was deployed and alerted to the presence of…

Hart Co. Animal Shelter: Puppies abandoned at gate

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – The Hart County Animal Shelter says unidentified individuals abandoned six puppies last night. Shortly before 4 a.m., the shelter says the puppies were dropped off at the gate. Rescuers say this is considered abandonment and is not the proper way to give puppies to a new home. If you have any information on this incident, please call…

PET OF THE DAY – FAITH

Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust is Faith! Faith is four months old and is spayed and ready to go home with her forever family. She is very friendly and loves to play and get her pets. Adopt Faith today from the Barren River Animal Welfare Association today.

LIVING WELL – Universal Flu Vaccine

In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill pharmacy, we take a look at how the world is recovering from a rough flu season and how that could soon be a thing of the past with a universal flu vaccine in the process of testing.

Parra Lifts Hot Rods to 3-2 Win on Late Go-Ahead Homer

Greenville, South Carolina – Jeffry Parra crushed a three-run homer in the top of the seventh, accounting for all the offense for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (18-15) in their 3-2 victory over the Greenville Drive (15-19) on Wednesday night at Fluor Field. The Drive scored the first runs of the game in the bottom of the fifth against Hot Rods starter…

WKU Volleyball Releases 2023 Slate

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. –  WKU Volleyball is set to face another tough test this fall as the team has announced its complete 2023 schedule on Wednesday. Additionally, flexible season ticket packages are on sale to catch the Hilltoppers in action at all 15 regular season home matches. In total, the schedule includes 30 regular season matches before the Conference USA Tournament in Lynchburg,…