Author: WNKY Staff

KSP reminding public of local traffic safety checkpoints

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police would like to remind the public they will be patrolling known problematic areas. KSP stated that they aim to make roads safer for drivers, and some of these measures include traffic safety checkpoints. In addition, traffic safety checkpoint can provide for a high visibility, public safety service, focusing on operator impairment, vehicular…

Hopkinsville man facing 100 counts of sharing sexually explicit images of minors

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A man who allegedly shared pornographic images of children online at least 100 times is now facing felony charges. Kentucky State Police stated in a release that an undercover internet investigation led their Electronic Crime Branch Thursday to the home of 39-year-old James E. West, where he was taken into custody. West is accused of distributing material…

Man arrested after police retrieve stolen catalytic converters in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Police say a man was arrested after stealing multiple catalytic converters from the Gillie Hyde car lot. Glasgow police got a call after employees realized the catalytic converters were missing from some of the vehicles. After investigation, police caught up with 34-year-old Charles R. Matlock of Glasgow in Walmart’s parking lot. Police collected the stolen catalytic converters…

Beshear recognizes September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

(Source: Office of Governor Andy Beshear)FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky. “I was proud to recognize September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the commonwealth at the Ronald McDonald House surrounded by families, advocates and the brave children fighting this disease,” stated Beshear. “My team is…

Dessert Alert! New shop opens in Downtown Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Awaken Bakery, a gluten-free sweet shop, opened yesterday right in Fountain Row. News 40 interviewed owner Tiana Post, who told us how 12 years ago, she was diagnosed with celiac disease and found that she had a knack for baking gluten-free items. Post had given thought to a bakery at times in her life, but recently…

Fireworks in September? Fourth of July Redo!

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The city of Bowling Green is allowing citizens to set off fireworks Labor Day weekend at no risk. This is due to the city being on a burn ban during Fourth of July weekend, as the state was seeing a drought. Many citizens hoped the burn ban would end or pause over the weekend but to…

New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding to hold volunteer orientations

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding is holding orientation events for September Volunteers. The center’s website says they work with individuals who have “mental, physical, emotional and behavioral disabilities” using assistance from horses. The first orientation will take place next Thursday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m., followed by a second orientation on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m….

2 charged with manslaughter, 1 dead in drunk driving crash in Allen County

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – Two women are behind bars after a man died this morning following a crash involving drunk driving. The Scottsville Police Department responded to an injury accident on Thursday, Sept. 1 around 8:16 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 31-E and KY 100. A 2017 Nissan operated by 28-year-old Annissa K. Stanton of Nashville, Tennessee was traveling north…