Author: WNKY Staff

Local nonprofit receives grant that will improve transportation for clients

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green nonprofit was awarded a sizeable grant to help families in the community. Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center, a 501c3 agency, received a $2,500 grant from J.M. Smucker Company on Friday. The grant will be used to purchase gas cards for families who are experiencing a crisis. Executive director of the Barren River…

Tariffs sow trouble for US soybean farmers, USDA data suggests

(CNN) – Right now, the Supreme Court is weighing President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to implement tariffs. However, in the meantime, soybean farmers are among those feeling the impact of the trade war, even as China has agreed to purchase soybeans from the U.S. as part of recent trade negotiations. John Bartman, a fifth-generation soybean farmer in Illinois,…

McConnell makes statement regarding U.S. peace proposal to end Russia-Ukraine war

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), chairman of the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, released the following statement Friday regarding a United States peace proposal to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine: “Putin has spent the entire year trying to play President Trump for a fool. If administration officials are more concerned with appeasing Putin than securing real peace,…

Heart of Scottsville lends helping hand with ‘Letters to Santa’ program

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – One local nonprofit is acting as a Christmas helper by hosting a Letters to Santa program. Heart of Scottsville is stepping in to bridge the place where wishes are heard and answered. The nonprofit says some of the letters from children in the Scottsville community included a child asking for a bed to sleep in, while another…

Affordability crisis looms over holiday season

(CNN, POOL) – The current cost of living for many is looming over this holiday season as consumers may head out to shop. Plus, new data released Friday shows Americans’ paychecks are not going as far as they once did. Najee Kinard, a recipient of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, said that “dollars are not stretching as much as they…

Bowling Green police raise awareness of ‘new twist’ on phone scam

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is sharing information about a new approach to a phone scam. Police say a caller will state whoever picks up the phone is an emergency contact for a person who was recently arrested. The scammer then can accuse someone of being involved or they will ask for money to help with…

2 charged in alleged shoplifting incidents in Bowling Green involving power tools

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two men are facing charges in connection with an alleged theft of power tools in Bowling Green worth several thousand dollars. According to uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department took 26-year-old Jair Yarasca into custody on Thursday following a shoplifting incident involving 22 power tools worth over $3,100. Officers say Yarasca worked with two other…

Man charged with fetal homicide in Bell County, indicted on child sexual abuse

Source: Bell County Sheriff’s Office. WARNING: This coverage contains details that may be disturbing to some viewers, including the topic of assault and fetal death. Viewer discretion is advised.  BELL COUNTY, Ky. – A man has been charged with fetal homicide in Bell County after allegedly kicking a pregnant woman. According to the Bell County Sheriff’s Department, on Tuesday, Nov….

Man wanted by Bullitt Co. Sheriff’s Office on child sexual abuse material offenses

Source: Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office. BULLITT COUNTY, Ky. – The Bullitt County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted on charges related to child sexual abuse material. According to the sheriff’s office, 48-year-old John “Kevin” Taylor is wanted by law enforcement on a warrant for possession or viewing matter portraying a sexual performance involving a minor. According to WNKY…