Author: WNKY Staff

Hilltoppers Drop to No. 12 Razorbacks

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In WKU’s final non-conference match up of the season, along with the last midweek of 2023, the Hilltoppers were blanked, 7-0, off of Arkansas’ offense at the WKU Softball Complex Monday night. In front of the largest crowd seen at the Complex this season, Katie Gardner and Kelsie Houchens combined for seven strikeouts, while TJ Webster marked a 2-for-3 evening at the plate –…

Lutz Appoints Tim MacAllister as Assistant Coach

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Monday, WKU Hilltopper Basketball head coach Steve Lutz announced the hiring of Tim MacAllister as an assistant coach on his staff. “I’m very excited for what Tim is going to bring to our staff and program,” said Lutz on the hire. “I’ve known Tim for a very long time as we worked together at Creighton University….

Warren East High School’s percussion ensemble wins world championship

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren East High School has some exciting news to share! The school’s percussion ensemble has been named the 2023 WGI Scholastic Concert world champions and gold medalists, according to Warren County Public Schools. Family and friends came out to welcome the band home this past weekend. Congratulations to Warren East! Warren East High School Percussion Ensemble…

Glasgow man arrested after victim shot in leg, police say

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man has been arrested after police say a shooting occurred Thursday. The Glasgow Police Department says they investigated a shooting on Woodlawn Street in Glasgow. GPD detectives responded to TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green, where the victim was treated and released for gunshot wound, police say. Once authorities arrived, they say they learned…

Mammoth Cave’s Green River Ferry to close Wednesday

Source: Mammoth Cave National Park. MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – The Green River Ferry will be closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26. According to Mammoth Cave National Park, the closure is to allow park maintenance staff to replace safety gates. For updates on closures, you can follow Mammoth Cave National Park on Twitter.

Fox News announces Tucker Carlson departure

Photo: Getty Images via CNN Newsource(CNN) – Fox News has cut ties with Tucker Carlson. Carlson was the host of the network’s 8 p.m. hour. The unexpected announcement comes one week after Fox News settled a blockbuster defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems. Fox agreed to pay Dominion for $787 million over the network’s spreading of election lies and in…

Police: 1 dead following wreck in Logan County

AUBURN, Ky. – One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a fatal wreck in Logan County this morning, police say. The Logan County Sheriff’s office says it responded Monday at approximately 7:50 a.m. for a two-vehicle injury collision at the intersection of U.S. 68 and West Main Street in Auburn. According to authorities, a 2011 Kia…

Sunrise Spotlight: CASA Training

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Melinda Hill. She spoke to us about some upcoming CASA training and how you can get involved. To learn what it takes to become the voice of a neglected child who has been placed in Foster Care, you can click right here.

What’s Happening SoKy: Cornhole Tournament for Bike4Altz

For today’s edition of What’s Happening SoKy, we met with Luke Williams and Callan Jones. They spoke to us about how you can raise money for Alzheimer’s with a Cornhole Tournament! On Saturday, April 29th, you can head on down to Keller-Williams First Choice Realty for the second annual tournament. You can get in on the fun from 2:00 –…

Living Well: Healthy Habits that Help the Earth

It’s a day to raise awareness of the need to protect our planet. Earth Day was Saturday but caring for the earth should never stop. And there are some things you can do to not only give your health a boost but also the environment. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has…