Author: WNKY Staff

Multiple units respond to house fire on West Main Avenue

Source: Bowling Green Fire DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local fire officials are investigating after a house fire broke out in Bowling Green. Around 7:35 p.m. Wednesday, the Bowling Green Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of West Main Avenue. BGFD Battalion 1, Truck 1, Rescue 1, Engine 2, Truck 4, Engine 4, Engine 5, Engine…

KSP releases name of victim in fatal Barren County crash

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police have released the name of a person who died in a vehicle accident in Barren County. On Wednesday shortly after 3:30 p.m., Kentucky State Police Post 3 Bowling Green received a request by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an injury collision. Troopers responded to the scene located near the 7000…

LIVING WELL – Alzheimer’s Drug Potential

Long-awaited trial data on a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease has now been published, and it shows “potential” in the fight against the disease. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more on the study, and why there are still some safety concerns.

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Teen Angel

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by German American Bank, we met with Josh Smith! He spoke to us all about a local event coming up this holiday season. On Friday, December 2nd, you can stop by the Starbucks on Scottsville Rd. to donate to a Teen Angel here in Bowling Green. If you’d like more information about this…

WHAT’S HAPPENING SOKY – Shakes with Santa

For today’s What’s Happening SoKY, we met with Kari McConnell. She spoke to us about an upcoming holiday event, Shakes with Santa. At this family-fun event you can meet Santa and get a delicious treat. If you’d like to buy tickets for the event and learn more information, you may click here. 

Christmas tree prices rise due to higher fertilizer, fuel costs

Source: NBCTY(NBCTY) – With the holidays officially underway, many Americans will be getting into the spirit with a symbol of the season – a Christmas tree. Selecting a tree together is part of a family tradition for many. At the Pine Valley Tree Farm in Maryland, the Underwood family has been planting and selling trees for over seven decades. Joncie…

KSP investigating accident in Barren County; 1 confirmed dead

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police trooper Daniel Priddy says one person has died in a two-vehicle accident in Barren County. Priddy confirmed the fatal accident happened at North Jackson Highway and Goodnight-Hiseville Road. A detour is in place using Goodnight Road. The area is estimated to be closed roughly another half hour for reconstruction, according to Glasgow-Barren County…

Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie dies at 79

Source: Getty Images via CNN Newsource(CNN) – Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie has died at age 79. Her family says she passed away peacefully in the company of family at a hospital Wednesday after a brief illness. The singer-songwriter was behind some of Fleetwood Mac’s biggest hits. The band issued a statement saying she was the best musician anyone could have…

Woman indicted after fatal accident caused death of 8-year-old

CARTER COUNTY, Ky. – A woman has been indicted in relation to a child’s death in a car accident last year. The Carter County Grand Jury indicted Crystal Hodge, 37, on charges of first-degree assault, first-degree wanton endangerment and first-degree murder. On Jan. 24, 2021, the Kentucky State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatality. KSP says the accident resulted in…

KSP to gather food donations at Cram the Cruiser

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is hosting a Cram the Cruiser food drive! Local KSP troopers, officers and volunteers will be accepting non-perishable food to supply families across Kentucky with a holiday meal. You can catch KSP Post 3’s event on Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sam’s Club at 3200 Ken Bale Boulevard…