Author: WNKY Staff

3 schools receive $5,000 each from T.J. Regional Health

(Source: T.J. Regional Health)GLASGOW, Ky. – Three schools were awarded funds for T.J. Regional Health’s “12 Months of T.J. Adopt a School” giveaway. According to a release by T.J. Regional Health, Adair County Elementary School, Austin Tracy Elementary School and Glasgow Preschool Academy were chosen to receive $5,000 each in unrestricted funds to use on what is needed most. T.J….

New school resource officer brings support to students at Lighthouse Academy

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At the Lighthouse Academy, a new school resource officer is doing his best to truly be a resource. Andrew Stidham, a officer with Warren County Sheriff’s Office, said he never saw himself working in a school but has always wanted to operate in a service capacity. He’s been an officer since 2015 on the patrol beat,…

Beshear calls special session to help Eastern Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Beshear announced that on August 24th at noon, a special session will be held to talk about further assistance to areas of the state affected by the flooding of last month. As Eastern Kentucky communities are trying to begin the recovery process, FEMA as well as other entities from around the state have traveled to help…

Local McDonald’s locations participate in annual ‘Fries for School Supplies’ event

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – McDonald’s restaurants in Bowling Green are supporting local teachers with their annual Fries for School Supplies fundraiser. McDonald’s stated in a release that their locations in Bowling Green will contribute 10% of proceeds from all a la carte fry sales to local schools through Friday, Aug. 26. With the help of these funds, schools may provide…

Glasgow woman arrested on shoplifting charges

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow police say they arrested a woman Friday on theft charges. On Aug. 19, the Glasgow Police Department responded to Walmart to a shoplifting complaint and made contact with 34-year-old Jacqueline Nicole Curtsinger of Glasgow, who attempted to provide a false identity multiple times. Authorities stated they confirmed Curtsinger had three active warrants, and she was placed…

Hopkins County man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges

MADISONVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky State Police say that 40-year-old Glenn Riddle was arrested after allegedly sharing images of children in sexual performances online. KSP stated in a release that an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation led to the arrest after KSP’s Electronic Crime Branch discovered Riddle sharing the material. After a search of his home in Madisonville on Aug. 22,…

BGMU returns home from helping in Eastern Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Municipal Utilities sent 2 crews to Letcher County 2 weeks ago to aid with repair to water systems. The crews returned over the weekend and Safety Director Jason Duckett took time to speak with News 40 about their experience with our eastern neighbors. Duckett said the biggest challenge for he and other workers was…

Beshear: Disaster SNAP benefits approved for eastern Kentucky counties

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday that disaster food benefits have been approved for residents and people working in the eastern Kentucky counties affected by devastating floods. In July, the president issued a major disaster declaration in Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Knott, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Whitley counties, which has allowed for Disaster Supplemental…