Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green man sentenced to over 20 years in drug distribution plan

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing 20 years and 10 months in prison and is fined $100,000 after authorities say he was a leader of a drug distribution plan. Tyrecus J. Crowe, 31, was sentenced yesterday for conspiring with multiple people to possess with the intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a methamphetamine mixture,…

TSA provides guidelines on Thanksgiving foods allowed through security

Source: CNN, TSA via CNN Newsource(CNN) – Thanksgiving is just days away, and those who have to travel to celebrate may be wondering how to transport their meals properly. Thankfully, the TSA is here to help. If you check out their “What Can I Bring?” feature on their website, you’ll see they recommend you avoid bringing food that can spill,…

Pilot, former Lexington meteorologist killed in helicopter crash

Source: WBTV Meteorologist Jason Myers Facebook page. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (CNN) — A helicopter pilot and former Lexington meteorologist died following a helicopter crash Tuesday. The men have been identified as meteorologist Jason Myers and pilot Chip Tayag. Myers was working for a local television station in North Carolina. The crash happened when their helicopter took a nose dive into a…

Beshear orders flags to half-staff to honor 55th Kentucky governor

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the death of former Kentucky Gov. John Y. Brown Jr. The 55th governor of Kentucky, Brown served from 1979 to 1983. He was 88 years old. Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff in Brown’s honor until sunset on the day of interment….

Gov. Andy Beshear, Salvation Army begin Red Kettle season

Source: Office of Gov. Andy BeshearFRANKFORT, Ky. – You may be familiar with those iconic red kettles outside of grocery stores near the holiday season. Gov. Andy Beshear and other local leaders are kicking off The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle season. Together, the governor and local leaders and volunteers proclaimed December as Love Beyond Christmas Month in honor of the…

WCPS receives $4,000 donation for students in need

Source: Warren County Public SchoolsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local organization is joining in on the season of giving! Warren County Public Schools received a donation of $4,000 from the Bowling Green Firefighters Association on Sunday. WCPS says the gift is going to be used for buying students coats, shoes, food and other needs. If you would like to donate…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Downtown Light Up

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by German American Bank, we sit down with our very own Telia Butler.  She tells us all about how you can watch Downtown Bowling Green Light Up for the holiday season. Next Friday, December 2nd at 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM head on down to the square to see the holiday…

SOKY’S CHOICE – Elf Jr.

On this week’s edition of Soky’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby and Sons, we met with Jake Dukes. He sat down with us to talk all about a local event coming up, Elf Jr. This musical will be at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center on Friday, December 2nd at 6:00PM. Dukes himself is performing as Buddy the…

LIVING WELL – Lung Cancer Treatments

The leading cause of cancer deaths, lung cancer kills more people in the US than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined according to the American Cancer Society. But a new report is offering some hope when it comes to survival rates. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more on the data, and why…

Agencies respond to fire at Russellville building containing chemicals, fuel

Source: Russellville Rural Fire DepartmentRUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Rural Fire Department responded after a fire broke out at a building Saturday. On Saturday night at 10:20 p.m., Station 5 units were dispatched to a single building fire on Cecil Huffines Road. Upon arrival, the agency determined the structure contained chemicals, diesel fuel, supplies and a farming trailer. Electricity and…