Author: WNKY Staff

1 dead, 3 juveniles injured following ATV crash in Stanton

STANTON, Ky. – One person is dead and three juveniles are injured after a reported ATV crash in Stanton on Tuesday. According to the Kentucky State Police, on Sept. 8 around 8 p.m., troopers received a call from Powell County dispatch requesting assistance with a fatal ATV collision near the 1500 block of Cat Creek Road. Authorities say a preliminary…

3 arrested in drug trafficking investigation in Pulaski County

Source: Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. – Three people are facing drug charges in connection with an ongoing investigation in Pulaski County. According to Sheriff Bobby Jones with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office, since last month, detectives with the sheriff’s office’s Narcotics Division were investigating suspected drug trafficking. Authorities say on Sept. 5, a vehicle was speeding and…

WKU Women’s Tennis announces 2026-27 schedule

WKU Athletics Press Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis Head Coach Greg Davis announced his team’s 2026-27 schedule on Wednesday. The Lady Toppers, who are in the winningest five-year stretch in program history, will play in three events this fall before beginning the spring schedule in mid-January. The spring regular season features 24 matches, with 14 matches at home in Bowling Green…

Man charged with DUI with child in vehicle in Portland

PORTLAND, Tenn. – A man is charged with driving under the influence with a child in a vehicle after an investigation. The Portland Police Department says officers responded to West Knight Street after receiving a welfare check request on Sep. 1. The caller told police that a man was allegedly unconscious behind the wheel of a parked vehicle in front…

Hot Start not enough as Hot Rods fall to Dash in extra-innings

Hot Rods Media Release

Winston-Salem, North Carolina – Tony Santa Maria drove in three runs, including a two-run homer, but a late collapse ended in a 9-8, extra-innings loss for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (0-1) against the Winston-Salem Dash (1-0) in the first game of the SAL Divisional Series on Tuesday at Truist Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Hot Rods got the…

Goodwill Kentucky names Dennis Ritchie as vice president of Mission Strategy and Impact

Source: Goodwill Kentucky. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Goodwill Kentucky is welcoming Dennis Ritchie as vice president of Mission Strategy and Impact. According to the nonprofit organization, Ritchie will provide strategic leadership for Goodwill Kentucky’s Opportunity Centers, reentry services, Community Violence Intervention programming, employer and nonprofit partnerships and other mission-focused programs. The nonprofit says he will work across the organization and with…

Graves County judge dismisses grooming charge against former middle school teacher

UPDATE: Sep. 9 at 4:30 p.m. GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. – On Wednesday, a Graves County District Court judge dismissed the grooming charge against Sadie Flores, a former Graves County Middle School teacher, according to WPSD. Judge Scott Robbins asserted that “he has heard no testimony that any type of sexual behavior or contact has occurred.” Full Report > UPDATE Aug….

Man arrested in connection with alleged 2013 juvenile sexual assault in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Allen County investigators arrested a man after an investigation into a sexual assault of a juvenile. According to the Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force, an investigation into allegations dating back to 2013 resulted in the arrest of 48-year-old Norman Starner on Wednesday. In early 2026, investigators say a victim reported that she was sexually assaulted by Starner…

Pursuit of vehicle suspected in robbery ends in arrests, fire in Christian County

UPDATE Sept. 10 at 5:44 p.m.  CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Christian County Sheriff’s Office says one person has been arrested in connection with a vehicle pursuit that occurred Wednesday. Deputies say 19-year-old Mchale Lewis-Manning of Hopkinsville was identified as the driver. He now faces charges of first-degree fleeing or evading police, first-degree criminal mischief, first-degree wanton endangerment of a…

1 arrested amid reported animal cruelty case in Laurel County

Photo courtesy of Guardians of Rescue. CORBIN, Ky. – One woman is facing dozens of charges stemming from an alleged animal cruelty case in Laurel County. According to the Kentucky State Police, on Saturday, Sept. 5, troopers were contacted by Guardians of Rescue, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting the well-being of animals. Authorities say the nonprofit reported animals were being…