Author: WNKY Staff

T.J. Samson Community Hospital receives national recognition for stroke care

GLASGOW, Ky. – T.J. Samson Community Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke SilverPlus quality achievement award. According to a release by T.J. Regional Health, the hospital earned the award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. T.J. Regional Health says this can…

Sunrise Spotlight: Bourbon, Bands & BBQ

For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, we met with Kyle Wolz. He told us all about the upcoming Bourbon, Bands & BBQ headed for Bowling Green Ballpark! On Saturday, July 22nd, from 4:00-8:00 PM, you can hear live music, eat from local food trucks, and drink Kentucky bourbon! For more information about this event, you can click right here.

Living Well: Humidity Leads to Skin Issues

For people with sensitive skin or conditions like eczema or psoriasis, the heat and humidity can worsen symptoms. And health experts say some clothes and fabrics may irritate the skin further. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 4o’s Morgan Hoover has an allergist’s advice on what to wear this summer.

Ryan Hawks selected by Seattle Mariners in MLB Draft

LOUISVILLE – A Bowling Green native heard his name called in the MLB Draft. Warren East Alum Ryan Hawks was selected in the eighth round by the Seattle Mariners. Hawks just finished his fourth season at Louisville, appearing in a total of 47 games throughout his career and tallying 149 strikeouts through 130 innings of work.

Evans Represents WKU as Nominee for Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU linebacker JaQues Evans has been named a 2023 Allstate AFCA Good Works team nominee. The junior from Dublin, Ga. was among 136 nominees recognized for outstanding service in their respective communities. Evans has dedicated significant time to Hilltopper CLIMB’s “Pass it On” programming, which uses basketball as a vehicle to teach leadership skills to local elementary school students….

Escaped Hart County inmate still at large

Photo source: KSP Trooper Daniel Priddy HART COUNTY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police continue to search for an escaped Hart County inmate. According to KSP, John M. English, 41, walked away from a work release at Kentucky Chrome Works located at 100 Bluegrass Ave. in Horse Cave just after 12:30 p.m. Saturday. English is described as about 5 feet 11…

Wanted Bowling Green man arrested on multiple charges after overdose death

BOWLNG GREEN, Ky. – A wanted Bowling Green man is facing charges related to drug trafficking and an overdose death. The Bowling Green – Warren County Drug Task Force and the Kentucky State Police arrested Deandre Christian, 33, of Bowling Green on Tuesday. According to a release by the drug task force, detectives have been trying to locate Christian for…

KSP investigating report of police impersonator

CAMPBELLSBURG, Ky. – A man has still not been identified after authorities say he pulled a woman over in Campbellsburg, Kentucky. The Kentucky State Police says a woman reached out Saturday, reporting a newer model black Dodge Challenger attempted to conduct a traffic stop on her while she was driving in Trimble County. Authorities say she told them a man…