Author: WNKY Staff

Law enforcement responds to two-vehicle injury collision near Auburn

AUBURN, Ky. – First responders are at the scene of a two-vehicle injury collision near Auburn. WNKY News 40 reporters were at the scene at approximately 1:45 pm. Logan County Sheriff Stephen Stratton says the collision happened at the railroad crossing on US 68 80 East. Stratton says an air ambulance has been requested. The roadway has reopened. This is…

Greg Burrell Joins Farmers Bank & Trust Team in Bowling Green

Source: Farmers Bank and Trust. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Farmers Bank & Trust is proud to announce that Greg Burrell will be joining our Bowling Green team as a Business Development and Commercial Banking Officer. Burrell will be based at our 2009 Scottsville Road location, where he will partner with local individuals and businesses to help them achieve their financial…

Pet food sold nationwide recalled for salmonella, listeria concerns

(CNN) – Attention pet owners! A popular raw pet food brand is recalling some of its products because they could make your pet sick.   Viva Raw dog and cat food could be contaminated with salmonella and listeria. The recall includes several beef, turkey and chicken varieties. You should contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet has consumed any of…

Results released for ‘Best in Kentucky’ 2025, 2 local names take top spots

Mammoth Cave Heritage Trail photo provided by Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. –  The results are in for Kentucky Living’s “Best in Kentucky” 2025. One local destination, Mammoth Cave National Park, has placed first in both the road trip and place for adventure categories. In addition, it placed second as a historic attraction and third in the hiking trail…

Man charged with possession of child sexual abuse material in Adair County

COLUMBIA, Ky. – An Adair County man is charged regarding an online child sexual abuse material investigation. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police conducted an undercover online investigation after receiving a tip that 25-year-old Austin Beard of Columbia possessed several files of child sexual abuse material. Authorities say they located Beard at his residence, where troopers say…

UPDATE: Bowling Green detectives release further details in homicide case

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has released an update on a recent homicide case involving a pedestrian death. According to the update provided by detectives on Wednesday, Aug. 27, an investigation shows 58-year-old Fred Hart of Bowling Green and 38-year-old Mario Harris were involved in a verbal altercation on Sunday. Detectives say Hart entered a Chevrolet…

Bowling Green woman charged after crashing near house

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman has been charged with driving under the influence after crashing near a home. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded just before 2:30 a.m. to the 3200 block of Smallhouse Road for an injury collision. Police say an automatic crash notification was detected, which caused dispatch to call…

Bowling Green man breaks into 14 storage units, police say

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing burglary charges. The Bowling Green Police Department states officers responded to 1945 Menard Street to storage unit break-ins on Tuesday. Officers located 14 units with broken locks and missing items. BGPD states that officers identified Denver Hedges, 24, of Bowling Green, as a suspect after reviewing video surveillance at the…

WKU SOC: Wiedermann Named CUSA Defensive Player of the Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Soccer sophomore defender Abby Wiedermann has been named the Conference USA Defender of the Week for her play in the Hilltoppers’ home opener against Jackson State last week. It is the second time Wiedermann has earned a weekly honor in her career at WKU. She was previously named CUSA Defensive Player of the Week in October…

Warren County Fire Department to hire part-time firefighters

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Fire Department is planning to hire for several part-time firefighter positions. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, the department announced it is opening part-time firefighter applications around Sept. 15. Personnel say the overall goal is to increase the part-time team’s strength by around 15 personnel. All applicants will undergo a detailed background investigation, NFPA 1582…