Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green man sentenced for drug distribution, firearm offenses

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been sentenced to over a decade in prison due to charges related to fentanyl, firearm offenses and more. According to a release by the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, 40-year-old Joshua Duncan has been sentenced to 18 years and four month in federal prison. The release states this…

UK student arrested in connection with infant’s death released on bond

Courtesy of LEX 18. LEXINGTON, Ky. – A University of Kentucky student has been released from jail after a dead infant was found last week. Court records state 21-year-old Laken Snelling of Lexington posted surety for $100,000 and has been placed on house arrest. Snelling faces charges of concealing the birth of an infant, tampering with physical evidence and abuse…

Three large winning Powerball® tickets sold in Kentucky

KENTUCKY – Three large winning Powerball® tickets were sold in Kentucky over Labor Day weekend. The Kentucky Lottery says a $50,000 winning ticket was purchased at EG America on Lexington Green Circle in Lexington on Saturday. The winning ticket matched four white ball winning numbers. A million-dollar winning ticket was purchased online at kylottery.com on Monday. The winning ticket matched…

Logan County bridge replacement project begins Wednesday

AUBURN, Ky. – A bridge replacement project in Logan County begins this week. The Logan County Fiscal Court says Liberty Church Road at the Gasper River will close on Wednesday, September 5, when crews begin replacing the bridge crossing. Officials ask motorists to seek alternative routes during construction.

Barren County Schools names Tyler Richardson principal of College Street Campus

Source: Barren County Schools.GLASGOW, Ky. – Barren County Schools has named Tyler Richardson as principal of College Street Campus. College Street Campus serves as the district’s alternative school for students in grades six through 12 through personalized pathways, intensive supports and flexible scheduling, according to the district. Richardson brings a decade of experience as a teacher and school leader across…

Troopers arrest 3 in alleged kidnapping case involving Kentucky child

HART COUNTY, Ky. – Three people are behind bars after an alleged kidnapping case that led authorities to Hart County. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police received a call just before 1 p.m. Saturday from Louisville Metro police advising 40-year-old Michael Reynolds of Magnolia and 58-year-old David Fields of Magnolia traveled to Louisville, where police say they…

Med Center Health recognized for commitment to lung cancer screening, care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health has been named a Center of Excellence for its ongoing commitment to providing south-central Kentucky with patient-centered, evidence-based lung cancer screening and care. According to a release on Tuesday, Med Center is honored by GO2 for Lung Cancer, a patient-focused organization dedicated to saving, extending and improving the lives of those with lung…

BGISD introduces the Hall of Honor Class of 2025

Source: Bowling Green Independent Schools. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Independent Schools is congratulating honorees of the Bowling Green High School Hall of Honor Class of 2025. According to a release Tuesday, the honorees include Alan Simpson, Class of 1981; Clinton Lewis, Class of 1995 and Cierra Waller, Class of 2005. The honorees and their families plan to visit…