Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green man charged with rape, kidnapping

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man arrested this morning on rape charges is now also a suspect in a 2020 shooting. On Monday, a victim reported an EPO violation at the Bowling Green Police Department. The victim told police Kaleb Rose, 31, of Bowling Green “forced her to have sex on a recent date.” The victim also told police that,…

UPS delivery driver reacts to snacks left out on front porch

Source: Toni Hillison Barnett via CNN NewsourceLOUISVILLE, Ky. (CNN) – A UPS delivery driver’s reaction to seeing snacks on a customer’s doorstep has gone viral on social media. Toni Hillison Barnett says she and her husband started leaving snacks for delivery drivers during the holidays three years ago. Ever since the height of the pandemic, they have been more reliant…

Robbery reported at WKU parking structure; police seeking suspect

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University police say an individual committed a robbery in the area of PS3. Tuesday morning at 4:41 a.m., the Western Kentucky University Police Department posted on social media that a robbery had occurred. Police say the suspect robbed someone while armed with a handgun. The suspect is described as a black male with dreadlocks…

SOKY’S CHOICE – Phoenix Rising Care Kits

On this week’s SoKY’s choice, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, we met with Sarah Zink! She spoke to us all about how you can help give back to your community this holiday season. Phoenix Rising is a local nonprofit group that works towards empowering youth impacted by human trafficking and exploitation. Right now, they’re asking for the…

LIVING WELL – Children’s Pain Medication

As a majority of the US is experiencing “high” or “very high” levels of respiratory viruses, and certain over-the-counter children’s painkillers are becoming harder to find. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither speaks with a pediatrician on what parents can do if they can’t get pain medication for their sick child.

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Make the Season Bright

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight Interview, brought to you by German American Bank, we met with a few folks from The Med Center! They told us all about the holiday event happening today, Make the Season Bright. It’s the first time they’ve been able to host this event since 2019 and they are so excited to be back! Amy Hardin and…

1 charged following Monday morning threat to local officials

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One person is facing charges after police say they made a social media post threatening local officials, including a Warren County judge. On Monday morning, The Bowling Green Police Department says it received an Instagram post from an individual threatening Warren County judge Kim Geoghegan, assistant county attorney Jamie Meredith and the Bowling Green Police Department….

Meltdown wins downtown window decorating contest

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After a week of voting, Bowling Green has chosen a winner for its first window decorating contest! Meltdown Ice Cream and Soda Fountain, located on 900 State Street, won the contest after 1,000 total votes, according to Bowling Green’s Downtown Development Division. A total of 14 businesses participated in the downtown event, each displaying their own…

Police: Bowling Green man led high-speed chase on motorcycle

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A man is behind bars after police say he fled on a motorcycle in Logan County. On Dec. 2 around 1:45 p.m., Logan County Dispatch received a call on a blue motorcycle traveling at a fast speed and driving recklessly on U.S. 6880 Bypass near Terry Wilcutt Highway. Russellville Police Department officers nearby at a Walmart for…