Author: WNKY Staff

Community Driven: Duncan Hines Days Hits Record Highs!

We recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Talia Butler, joined by a very special guest – Duncan, the Duncan Hines Days mascot – to discuss the incredible success of the third annual Duncan Hines Days! The week-long celebration, honoring Bowling Green’s very own culinary legend, Duncan Hines, was the biggest and best yet. Despite Mother Nature’s best efforts,…

Cooling centers open in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several cooling centers are open to the public in Bowling Green as intense temperatures sweep across the area. The following locations are open this week: All branches of the Warren County Public Library during regular business hours. Lifeskills Wellness Connection at 428 Center St. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday this week. When…

UPDATE: Bowling Green police respond to shooting at Martin Auto Mart

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An investigation into a reported fatal shooting is underway at Martin Auto Mart in Bowling Green. Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward says officers responded at 12:21 p.m. Wednesday to the business located at 1001 U.S. 31-W Bypass for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, Ward says officers located one dead male inside of…

Pets of the Day – Rosie Roo and Daisy Doo

For today’s Pets of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, we’re excited for you to meet a bonded pair of sisters, Rosie Roo and Daisy Doo! Miss Roo is such a sweet and loving girl who, despite her rough start at life, just wants to give you all the love she can. The shelter says these…

Teranga Academy graduate, detained since June 4, released on bond

Photo Credit: Fugees FamilyBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green Teranga Academy graduate, detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on June 4, has been released on bond. Fugees Family CEO Luma Mufleh says Ernesto Manuel-Andres was released on a $1,500 bond on Tuesday, a day after the Department of Homeland Security blocked his release. The bond is the lowest…

Some medications don’t always mix well with heat: here’s how to stay safe

(CNN) – As summer temperatures continue to rise, so does the danger of heat-related illnesses, and some commonly prescribed medications can make your body even more susceptible to the sun. A recent Health Minute explores how some medications pose an added danger with high temperatures, heat and humidity. Dr. Jesse Bracamonte, family physician with the Mayo Clinic says, “People are…

Microplastics from packaging contaminate food and drinks, study finds

(CNN) – Food packaging is contaminating food and drinks with potentially toxic chemicals from plastics. That’s according to a new study published Tuesday in the journal NPJ Science of Food. The new research shows that just opening grocery store items can contaminate your food with micro- and nano-plastics. Things like unwrapping deli meat or cheese or opening cartons of milk…

Former Caverna High School basketball coach indicted, pleads not guilty

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – A former Caverna High School basketball coach has been indicted and is pleading not guilty in a case involving several charges, including child abuse. According to court records, a not guilty plea was entered for 37-year-old Terrence Miles on June 17. Prior to this, court records show an an indictment was filed on June 3. Miles…