Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green woman dies after collision on I-165

Marr’s parents say she was a Western Kentucky University graduate, worked as an advocate for children and is survived by an 11-month old son. (Photo courtesy of Kyle and Sheila Gerkins)MORGANTOWN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman has died after a wreck on Interstate 165 in Butler County. On Tuesday night around 5 p.m., the Kentucky State Police was requested…

Bowling Green man arrested on manslaughter charge after fatal overdose

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been arrested in connection with a fatal overdose, police say. According to an arrest report, on Feb. 14, Bowling Green police responded to the 4500 block of Wal Valley Way for a death investigation. The report further states the caller went to check on his grandson, Junius Carpenter, and found him…

Sunrise Spotlight – WKU Summer Media Workshops

For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, we sit down with Ryan Dearbone from Western Kentucky University to tell us about the fun opportunities the WKU summer media workshops offer. The workshop are for kids in 10th through 12th grade and encompass things like photojournalism, radio and TV broadcasting, film creation and production. Click here for more information.

Pet of the Day- Ranger

Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust is Ranger! Ranger is 4 years old and a beagle mix. He is a little shy and anxious but will warm up to you with time so be sure to adopt Ranger today from the Barren River Animal Welfare Association today.

LIVING WELL – Mpox Concerns

In today’s Living Well brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover takes a look at why some doctors are concerned about this upcoming travel season due to an up tick in Mpox cases.

Allen County majority votes to bring alcohol to shelves

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Allen County voters have spoken in a majority favor of alcohol sales. Voters in the county gave their opinion during Tuesday’s Primary Election in a wet or dry vote on the ballot. A “yes” vote was in favor of allowing alcohol sales within the county, while a “no” vote would keep the county dry. Supporters of alcohol…

KSP confirms fatality in I-165 collision, road blocked

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police trooper Daniel Priddy has confirmed at least one person has died after a wreck on Interstate 165. Priddy says KSP is on the scene near the 31 mile marker southbound for a two-vehicle wreck. One person was airlifted to a hospital due to their injuries, Priddy says. As of 8:10 p.m., Priddy says…

Bowling Green tourism team names new communications director

Photo courtesy of The Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors BureauBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced Lauren Guess as the team’s new communications director. As a Bowling Green native with more than seven years of experience in the communication field, the tourism group says Guess has extensive knowledge leading and supporting local…

WKU’s Lutz hires Brooks-Sena as Director of Operations/Scouting

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Hilltopper Basketball head coach announced the hiring of Isaiah “Zeke” Brooks-Sena to his staff. Brooks-Sena will serve the program as the Director of Operations/Scouting. “Zeke is a very bright and up-and-coming guy in our business,” said Lutz. “When I hired Zeke at Texas A&M Corpus-Christi, he was able to come in and make an immediate impact…

1 injured after truck overturns on I-65

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Emergency management officials say a truck overturned on Interstate 65 south on Monday. According to Warren County Emergency Management, officials received contact that afternoon from the Warren County Sheriff’s Office about an injury accident involving an overturned commercial vehicle. At the scene, officials say they found a box truck on its side that had been carrying…