Author: WNKY Staff

Murder suspect wanted in Ohio arrested in Logan County

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A man wanted for murder is now behind bars in Logan County. On Sunday, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office and the Russellville Police Department were contacted by Ohio authorities that a man wanted for murder was likely in Russellville. Ohio police also gave a description of Cornelius Brogan, 29, of Dayton, Ohio and the car he was…

Bowling Green teen among 2 charged in death of Nashville gas station employee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Two 15-year-olds are facing a murder charge after the fatal shooting of a Nashville Kwik Sak employee. According to the Nashville Metropolitan Police Department, Shawn Davis of Franklin, Kentucky and Demarcus Boyd of Bowling Green entered the gas station on 4890 Lebanon Pike Monday just after 4 p.m. Police say one of the teens shot employee Vishal…

“Die Hard” actor Clarence Gilyard dies at 66

Source: UNLV Department of Film(CNN) – A character actor who starred in several classic films has passed away. Clarence Gilyard Jr. was best known for his role as a computer hacker in “Die Hard” and a naval flight office in “Top Gun.” The announcement came Monday from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where Gilyard was an associate professor. The…

Police search for driver in hit-and-run of elderly man in Franklin

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Police in Franklin are searching for a driver after they say a truck hit an elderly male walking home. The Franklin Police Department says the incident happened late Friday night before 10 p.m. when the vehicle was traveling northbound on South Railroad Street. Police say a witness described a light-colored truck as the vehicle involved. The victim…

SOKY’S CHOICE – Weight Lifting Competition

For today’s SoKY’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, we met with Frank LaManna! He told us about an upcoming local event, a Deadlifting Competition. This year marks the 18th annual deadlifting competition, hosted by Bowling Green Parks and Recreation. This event is open to anyone who wants to participate, with entry fees at $20 for those…

LIVING WELL – Staying Sharp After Age 80

Some cognitive decline can happen as we age, but a new study shows that some seniors with sharp minds after the age of 80 have some traits in common. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more on the data, and what researchers say we should learn from it.

South Warren’s Kitchens Signs Letter of Intent with SIU

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Megan Kitchens signed her letter of intent with Southern Illinois to join their cross-country program. Kitchens was a key piece of South Warren’s cross country and track and field teams. The Spartans senior is extremely excited to continue running, but now at the collegiate level. “I’ve worked so hard for this,” Kitchens said. “I’ve been running since…

Over 10,000 Green Sprouts sippy cups recalled over lead poisoning risk

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionGreen Sprouts is recalling roughly 10,500 of its stainless steel straw bottles, sippy cups and sip and straw cups. The firm has received seven reports of incidents of the bottles’ base breaking off, exposing the solder dot that contains lead. This issue poses a lead poisoning hazard to children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission…

Former NASA astronaut visits Ukraine children’s hospital

Source: Twitter/@U24_gov_uaKYIV, Ukraine (CNN) –  Former American NASA astronaut and ambassador for Ukraine’s UNITED24 fundraising platform, Scott Kelly, made a special trip to Irpin in Ukraine’s Kyiv region. Kelly visited Kyiv’s children’s hospital, the country’s largest pediatric hospital, where he met with young patients. Kelly said that “on one hand, it’s really sad to see the horrific injuries that these…

UPDATE: Man charged with murder in Bellevue Avenue death investigation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman on Bellevue Avenue. On Monday at 6:57 a.m., the Bowling Green Police Department says Larry Sutton, 64, entered the lobby of the police department covered in blood. Police say Sutton told officers he had been in “a fight with his girlfriend at their…