Author: WNKY Staff

WKU smashes away stress with pumpkins

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU held the Great Stress Squash again this year, allowing students to smash away their stress. Students showed up to campus to smash pumpkins for free. Not only does the event get out stress, it also gets students excited for the end of the semester. The annual event takes place right after Halloween, providing a second…

Barren County man arrested on child sexual exploitation offenses

GLASGOW, Ky. – One Barren County man is facing several charges related to child sexual abuse material. The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Kaven T. Eder, 21, yesterday following an undercover online investigation. The Kentucky State Police say the KSP Electronic Crime Branch investigated further after they say Eder allegedly shared images of child sexual exploitation online. On…

Body of missing woman found in Green River

Source: KSPMCLEAN COUNTY, Ky. – The body of Elza Jo Kolle has been recovered from the Green River. After several days of searching, the McLean County Sheriff’s Office says Kolle, 28, was found around 4 p.m. Wednesday. Police say Kolle went missing Saturday night when her car crashed into the US-431 Green River Bridge in McLean County. In addition, police…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Resilience Ruck 12k

For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, we met with Erica Hildreth to talk about an upcoming local event. The Resilience Ruck 12k is happening tomorrow, November 5th at La Gala in Bowling Green, KY. This marathon is one you can take at your own pace and can still sign up to participate on their website. The event benefits the Veteran’s…

LIVING WELL – Amoxicillin Shortage

It’s a common antibiotic used to treat a broad range of conditions, but the US food and drug administration says amoxicillin is in short supply. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more with a pharmacy expert on what to do if you can’t get your prescription filled.

Early voting guide: Here’s what to know

Early voting for the Nov. 8 election has officially begun in local counties. If you have questions about what early voting requires and where to go, News 40 has you covered. Additional dates for early voting include Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5. Here is where you can find more information if you live in the following counties: Allen…

KSP: At least 1 dead in plane crash in Harlan County

HARLAN COUNTY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police Trooper Shane Jacobs says a small plane crashed Thursday morning in Harlan County. Jacobs says KSP Post 10 received multiple calls around 10 a.m. about a loud noise. KSP and other officials responded to the scene just south of the Harlan Airport. KSP says the Federal Aviation Administration will be investigating the incident….

Bowling Green woman wins $2 million in Powerball drawing

Source: Kentucky LotteryBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman won big when she purchased a Kentucky Lottery Powerball ticket. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, came forward last week after she won with a ticket worth $2 million. Her husband purchased tickets for the Oct. 17 Powerball drawing at the Speedway on Nashville Road when the jackpot was…