Author: WNKY Staff

4-year-old boy, woman killed in Meade County crash

October 30, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BRANDENBURG, Ky. – A 4-year-old boy and a woman were killed Thursday in a car accident. The Kentucky State Police responded around 2:43 p.m. to investigate a two-vehicle fatal collision at KY 79 near KY 313 in Brandenburg. KSP says after investigating, officials determined Kristin Sowder, 38, of Brandenburg was driving a 2002 Mazda south on KY 79. For an…

Collision in Laurel County leads to death of London police officer

October 30, 2022

WNKY Staff,

Source: London Police Department.LONDON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says a London Police Department officer has died following a vehicle accident. KSP troopers responded around 12:49 a.m. Sunday to a two-vehicle collision located at the intersection of South Main Street and KY 229 Barbourville Road in London. KSP says an investigation revealed Casey P. Byrd, 36, of Oneida, Tennessee…

Football Frenzy Week Eleven: Powered by Texas Roadhouse and Studle Financial Services

October 28, 2022

WNKY Staff, Patrick Carey,

Week eleven of Football Frenzy is in the books! Patrick Carey and Maxwell Trink break down the big high school games in our area

BGPD arrests man in Butler Way shooting death

October 28, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has released further details about a homicide investigation. Torian L. Jackson, 36, of Bowling Green has been arrested on a charge of murder in connection with a Monday morning shooting. Earlier this week, police identified Marcus McCathren, 40, of Bowling Green as the victim of a fatal shooting on the 100…

2 indicted in car crash death of Scottsville man

October 28, 2022

WNKY Staff,

Annissa K. Stanton (left) and Desiree R. O’Neal (right) were arrested Thursday, Sept. 1 following a fatal accident. ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – Two women were indicted Thursday in the death of a Scottsville man. Annissa K. Stanton, 28, of Nashville, Tennessee was indicted at the Allen Circuit Court on charges of murder, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license, first-degree criminal…

Police searching for suspect in dirt bike theft

October 28, 2022

WNKY Staff,

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Police Department is attempting to locate a suspect in a theft. Police say a suspect stole a 125 Yamaha dirt bike around 10 a.m. Wednesday. The suspect can be seen in the photo above. If you know any information on the theft or whereabouts of the dirt bike, contact the Russellville Police Department at 270-726-7669….

Local McDonald’s restaurants offer free medium drinks to first responders

October 28, 2022

WNKY Staff,

Photo credit: McDonald’s BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Today is National First Responders Day, and McDonald’s is joining in on the celebration. To show their appreciation, Bowling Green McDonald’s locations are offering a free drink for first responders. First responders can stop by any local McDonald’s on Friday, Oct. 28 for a free medium iced or hot coffee or soft drink….

Logan County man charged with arson, drug charges after fire

October 28, 2022

WNKY Staff,

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Russellville man is facing multiple charges in relation to drug offenses and violating a burn ban after police responded to a fire at a residence. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a structure fire on Stevenson Chapel Road around 1 p.m. Friday. Through investigation, police say they determined Timothy Smotherman, 56, had started a fire…

WHAT’S HAPPENING SOKY – Jingle Bell Run

October 28, 2022

WNKY Staff,

For today’s What’s Happening SoKY interview, we met with Brooke Mattingly to talk about the upcoming Jingle Bell Run. This event, organized by the Arthritis Foundation, is a 15k fundraising race for the whole family. It’ll be held at Ephram White Park on November 19th from 7:00-9:00 am. Participators are encouraged to run or walk to help raise money for…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Bourbon to Build Raffle

October 28, 2022

WNKY Staff,

Today on Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by German American Bank, we met with “Rodney Goodman,” the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity in Bowling Green and Warren County. Although in preparation for the upcoming spooky holiday, the Sunrise crew had a little trick and treat for today’s show. We later discovered that our guest was actually Matt Sheffield, The…