Author: WNKY Staff

Simpson County Sheriff’s Office warning of court document scam

SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office is warning about a scam targeting area phones and claiming court documents need to be served. In a voicemail posted by authorities, the message claims the call is being made on behalf of the “Simpson County processing server’s office.” This is false, according to the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office warns…

Bowling Green man indicted on charges relating to wire fraud of over $1M

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man was indicted Wednesday on multiple charges, including wire fraud involving over $1 million. Kennith Ray Moore, 55, of Bowling Green allegedly committed wire fraud from October 2009 to May 2020, according to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky. During this time, the indictment states Moore committed wire fraud through…

Task force agents, deputies conduct drug busts in Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Three people are facing drug trafficking charges after investigations in Logan County. According to a release by the South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force, on Tuesday, agents worked with the Logan County Sheriff’s Department to conduct two searches in Logan County. Authorities say during a search at the residence of Timothy Anderson, 59, on the 700…

Inflation rises to highest level since last April

(CNN) – Wholesale inflation in the U.S. rose again in March. The producer price index is a closely watched measure of inflation. The U.S. government reports it rose 2.1% for the 12 months ending in March. That increase, from a 1.6% annual gain in February, was below expectations. The acceleration in the prices producers pay for goods and services highlights…

Have trouble deciding on dinner? The Taste of Bowling Green is here to help

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you’ve ever wanted to order one of everything, then The Taste of Bowling Green could give you just want you want Thursday, April 11. Tonight at 7 p.m., you can sample savory eats, beverages and desserts at the Sloan Convention Center. Live music will fill the air from Tyrone Dunn & Kin-Foke. Tickets are $50…

Tops earn runner-up finish in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Following a busy Monday where the Tops finished third after two rounds, WKU Men’s Golf improved on an impressive tournament run and tied with Radford as the runner-up in the Irish Creek Collegiate. Graduate student Luke Fuller led the way for the Red and White. Fuller spent the entirety of the tournament in the top-10 and finished…

Four Lady Toppers earn CUSA All-Academic Honors

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Four members of the WKU Women’s Golf team have been named to the CUSA All-Academic Team, the league announced on Thursday morning. Junior Catie Craig earned the First Team honors while Averi Cline, Sarah Arnold, and Sydney Hackett were named to the Second Team. Craig has had one of the most impressive individual seasons in WKU…

Help reach 1 million servings during Hope for Hunger on Friday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The 13th annual REALTORS Association of Southern Kentucky Hope for Hunger is set for Friday, April 12, where the goal is to reach 1 million servings for families. According to Tony Vance with the REALTORS Association, in the last 13 years, the group’s effort with Feeding America has gathered 5.4 million servings. Donations of non-perishables and…

Run/Walk for Autism taking place on April 13

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The 17th annual Lifeskills Run/Walk for Autism is taking place this Saturday, April 13. The race benefits the Suzanne Vitale Clinical Education Complex, which offers programs for those with autism. If you already signed up, registration packet pickup for the event is Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the front lobby of the complex….

Tops Walk-Off Bellarmine for 9-8 Win

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For the second day in a row, WKU Baseball celebrated a walk-off win as they beat Bellarmine 9-8 on Wednesday at Nick Denes Field. The Hilltoppers improve to 23-11 (6-3 CUSA) while the Knights fall to 5-27 (4-8 ASUN). Down 8-7 with no outs and runners on first and second, sophomore Camden Ross entered as a pinch-hitter…