Author: WNKY Staff

Cave City police seeking information regarding vandalized playground

Source: Cave City Fire DepartmentCAVE CITY, Ky. –  Cave City Police Department is looking for answers after someone burned and vandalized a playground. Around 2:23 p.m. Thursday, Cave City Fire Department was dispatched for a smoke investigation at Brian Doyle Ball Park. Upon arrival, officials discovered smoke and found a play set and mulch on fire. After the fire was…

1 dead in fatal collision in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police says one man is dead after a collision last night in the Franklin area. Just before 9 p.m. on Wednesday, KSP responded to a fatal collision on Interstate 65 at the 11.7 mile marker southbound. Authorities say they discovered through investigation Andrew McConnell, 53, of Shepherdsville, was driving a 2008 Ford Ranger southbound on…

Henderson man indicted for charges connected to fentanyl overdose deaths

HENDERSON, Ky. – A Henderson man is facing two counts of fentanyl distribution, which allegedly resulted in two deaths. Court documents say between Dec. 27, 2021 and Jan. 31, 2022, Elijah Lovell, 19, of Henderson, distributed fentanyl that resulted in the death of another person, “J.H. In addition, court documents say on May 5, 2022, Lovell distributed fentanyl that resulted…

5 men indicted on drug trafficking, firearms offenses

(Credit: Pixabay)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Five men are facing indictments from a grand jury in Bowling Green. The following people have been indicted as of Oct. 12 on charges of drug trafficking and firearms offenses: Ahmed Al-Dulaimi, 23, of Bowling Green, is charged with being a felon in possession of three firearms. His prior felony convictions include theft by unlawful…

Targeted Business Awards celebrates south central Kentucky businesses

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several businesses in south central Kentucky received awards from The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce last night. The event, which took place at SkyPAC, honors businesses every October to celebrate their accomplishments and impact in the community. Envision AESC received the highest honor of the evening, the John B. Holland Business of the Year Award….

PET OF THE DAY – Dekota

Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, is Dekota! She is very timid at first but once she warms up to you she will be a very loving companion. Be sure to adopt Dekota from the BG/Warren County Humane Society today.

LIVING WELL – Rare Breast Cancer Symptoms

It’s a rare, but highly aggressive form of breast cancer that often mimics symptoms of a breast infection, and many may not even know the subtle signs. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Spring Hill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more on what one patient says she wishes she knew — before being diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer.

Reed Added to Maxwell Award Watch List

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU quarterback Austin Reed has been added to the Maxwell Award watch list, the Maxwell Football Club announced Wednesday. The Maxwell Award has been presented annually to the most outstanding player in college football since 1937 and is named in honor of Robert “Tiny” Maxwell who was a former standout at Swarthmore College and a renowned sportswriter and football…

Simon Makes Comeback Player of the Year Award Watch List

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU tight end Joshua Simon has been named to the Comeback Player of the Year Award watch list, as announced by College Sports Communicators in associate with The Associated Press and the Fiesta Bowl Organization. The award recognizes college football student-athletes from all divisions of college football for overcoming injury, illness, or other circumstances. Simon suffered a season-ending knee…