Author: WNKY Staff

Living Well: Food Safety in the US

An estimated 48-million people get sick from foodborne illnesses every year in the US according to the centers for disease control and prevention, and a recent report highlights some major changes needed at one agency to ensure food safety across the country. In today’s Living Well, brought by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more on the research and what it…

Louisville woman wins $175,000 scratch-off prize at company holiday party

Photo courtesy of Kentucky LotteryLOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville woman has won $175,000 after participating in a white elephant gift exchange during an office holiday party. Lori Janes, who works for Harmon Dental Center as the office manager and treatment coordinator, won the prize off a Kentucky Lottery Hit the Jackpot ticket. Janes initially had a $25 TJ Maxx gift…

Man charged with trespassing at Morgantown Elementary School

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – One man is facing charges related to drug possession and trespassing onto school property. On Thursday around 5 p.m., the Morgantown Police Department received a call to Morgantown Elementary School for a suspicious male subject walking around. Upon arrival, police identified the man as Stephen Bernard, 54, of Morgantown. According to office of chief Giles Taylor of…

Baby Box added to Lovers Lane location of Bowling Green Fire Department

Photo courtesy of Bowling Green Fire DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department on Lovers Lane is now the site of a Baby Box. Starting Dec. 19, the box will be available to women in crisis who need to anonymously and safely surrender their infant. This will be possible after a blessing takes place Monday at 1 p.m….

Independence man charged with murder in shooting death of woman

Source: The Commonwealth’s Attorney Office Kenton CountyINDEPENDENCE, Ky. – An Independence man is behind bars after being arrested on a murder charge. On Dec. 15, Independence police were called to conduct a well-being check on Amberly Harris, 32, at her residence in Beechgrove Drive. Upon arriving, officers found Harris dead in a bedroom with a gunshot wound to the head….

KSP: 2 dead in Clay County collision

MANCHESTER, Ky. – Two men died yesterday following a two-vehicle wreck in Clay County. On Thursday around 7:31 p.m., the Kentucky State Police received notification of a two-vehicle injury collision at mile marker 27 on Howell Rogers Parkway. After an initial investigation, KSP says a 2007 International Commercial Motor Vehicle was traveling westbound on Howell Rogers Parkway. The vehicle crossed…

Allen County man indicted on drug trafficking charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An Allen County man has been indicted on charges dating back to an incident in August. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, Timothy E. Austin, 49, of Scottsville received an indictment on charges of possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. According to court documents, Austin allegedly possessed 50…

Multiple agencies respond to I-65 semi wreck

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The road is now clear and open to traffic. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Drivers should use caution while heading through Interstate 65 South around 48/6. As of about an hour ago, a semi overturned in the area, according to Marcus Thurman of Glasgow-Barren County Emergency Management. Two lanes are closed until further notice, however, traffic is…

Sunrise Spotlight: Downtown at Midnight

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by German American Bank, we met with Molly Brown and Gina Scenna. They sat down with us to share an upcoming New Years Eve party here in Bowling Green. You can ring in the New Year with exciting, interactive dueling pianos from Felix & Fingers! You’ll be able to request your favorites, sing-along, clap-a-long,…