Author: WNKY Staff

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Battle of the Bowls

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by German American Bank, we met with Paige Oakes. She told us all about a local event organized by Arcadia Senior Living. This event is just a fun afternoon of chili tasting! If you’re interested in competing there’s still time to sign up. The event will be held at Arcadia Senior Living this…

LIVING WELL – Anxiety Alternatives

Are you or someone you know diagnosed with anxiety? Well, you’re not alone! For today’s Living Well segment, brought to you by Spring Hill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither looks into just that. She explores a new study on other ways to treat anxiety, which is the most common mental health diagnosis in the United States.

KSP releases further details on fatal accident in Barren County

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police has released the name of the person that died in Tuesday’s fatal crash on Burkesville Road. Just after 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, KSP received a request to investigate an injury collision in Barren County. KSP troopers responded to the scene near the 6700 block of Burkesville Road (KY 90). Police say an investigation revealed…

Here are the busiest airports for Thanksgiving travel in 2022

(CNN) – Turkeys can’t fly, but they can cause many Americans to take to the air. Travel app Hopper predicts 70% of people in the U.S. will be leaving home to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends. The company says roughly 3.3 million people will be hitting the road the Sunday before Thanksgiving Thursday. According to their findings,…

LifeWorks Transition Academy receives $100,000 for scholarships

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – LifeWorks Transition Academy received $100,000 Tuesday to help fund scholarships for young adults with autism. Board chair of LifeWorks John Kelly says the center provides necessary skills for young adults on the autism spectrum to live independently and have a career. Currently, LifeWorks at WKU is working to build its Bridge to Independence Scholarship Fund. “What…

Barren County man charged with arson

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is facing an arson charge after a house fire broke out Tuesday. Glasgow police learned from the Glasgow Fire Department of a fire on Grandview Avenue early this morning. Police say it seemed suspicious how it started. Following further investigation, a Glasgow Police Department detective identified a suspect, Kermit Hall Jr., 55. Authorities say…

Beshear to allow medical cannabis use for treatment of severe medical conditions

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that Kentucky residents with severe medical conditions will be allowed to use medical cannabis for treatment starting next year. In an executive order, the governor outlined the following conditions that Kentuckians with at least one of 21 medical conditions, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder, muscular dystrophy or a terminal…

KSP investigating fatal accident in Pulaski County

SOMERSET, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says one person died in a crash earlier this week in Pulaski County. KSP says the crash happened around 9:40 a.m. Monday morning on West Kentucky Highway 635 in the Since Hill area. Police say an investigation shows Fred Haste Jr., 66, of Bethelridge was driving a 2000 Peterbilt Semi west on KY…

Section of Burkesville Road in Barren County closed after fatal crash

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office says the road has now reopened. Original Story GLASGOW, Ky. – Kentucky State Police trooper Daniel Priddy has confirmed at least one death in a multiple-vehicle crash. Priddy says three vehicles are involved in the wreck near the 6700 block of Burkesville Road. As of around 9:30 a.m., the portion of Burkesville…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Girl Scouts of America

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought you by German American Bank, we met with Ginny Phfol. Ginny is scout leader of local Girl Scout Troop 2898 of Bowling Green and came to tell us about a local event. A free camp and recruitment activity is happening this Saturday, November 19th at Houchens Program Center. This event will be from…