Author: WNKY Staff

WKU Forensics wins NFA National Tournament

Source: WKU. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University Forensics took home first place in Open sweepstakes at the National Forensics Association National Tournament. Sixty-one colleagues and universities attended the competition as 399 students took part in a tournament that spanned over 11,244 ranks and decisions, according to a release by WKU. Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan hosted…

EMERGING LEADER – Sabrina Durbin

For this week’s Emerging Leader, brought to you by Elpo Law, Tommy sits down with Sabrina Durbin from the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center. Sabina tell us all about how she got involved in BRACAC and why she continues to support those who have no voice. Sabrina plays a big role in talking to the children of our community…

Prescription Drug Take Back Day returns this weekend

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Local law enforcement is joining together for the 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday. The Warren County Drug Task Force, along with the Bowling Green Police Department, Smith’s Grove Police Department, Kentucky State Police, DEA and other agencies, are hosting the event on Saturday, April 27. According to the Warren County Drug Task…

Police searching for man that allegedly fled scene

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say they are searching for a man who is wanted on an arrest warrant. According to police, Joshua Webster is facing first-degree wanton endangerment, fleeing/evading and other charges. Police allege Webster almost struck two Bowling Green police officers while fleeing a traffic stop. If you know his location, call the Bowling Green Police…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Employment Open House

Today the City of Bowling Green will be holding its employment open house for many different positions within the city. At the Sid Carr gymnasium from 3PM to 6PM you will be able to walk around and talk to different departments about what they do for the city and the different roles they would like to fill. The only requirement…

PET OF THE DAY – ZOZO

Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, is Zozo! Zozo is a very sweet boy who is a little skittish at first but will open up to you very quickly. He is however food aggressive and will need to be kept separate from other animals when he is feeding. Be sure to adopt Zozo…

LIVING WELL – NEW SCHOOL LUNCH FOODS

In today’s Living Well, News 40’S Morgan Hoover discusses the recent changes set to be made is schools across the country. School lunches will be healthier and give children more of an option when it comes to making better dietary choices. The Biden Administration calls this a step in the right direction as these new rules will be implemented of…

WKU Athletics holds annual TOPSY AWARDS

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Athletics hosted the seventh-annual TOPSY Award show on Wednesday evening. The event was hosted by men’s basketball student-athlete Tyler Olden and volleyball student-athlete Callahan Wiegandt. WKU Athletics distributed 25 awards in total relating to academics, community service and/or athletic performance. Most awards are nominated and voted upon by student-athletes, coaches and staff while some are…

KSP charges Edmonson Co. man with child sexual exploitation offenses

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – An Edmonson County man is facing child sexual exploitation charges. On April 23, 2024, at approximately 11:48 a.m., the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Austin Douglas Hubbard, 24, on charges related to child sexual abuse material. An undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation was conducted and by the KSP Electronic Crime Branch. During the…

Search leads to drug bust at Allen County residence

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Two people are facing drug charges after a search at an Allen County residence. The Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force says it worked with the Scottsville Police Department and Allen County Sheriff’s Office to execute a search warrant Wednesday at the residence of Billy D. Patterson, 45, and Heather D. Clark, 43, of Scottsville, Kentucky. Authorities say…