Author: WNKY Staff

Gov. Beshear’s advisory committee reports: Kentuckians want medical cannabis legalized

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear says polling suggests 90% of adults in Kentucky support legalizing medical cannabis. The governor’s Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee traveled the state to hear views on the topic after the state legislature failed to pass legislation earlier this year. According to a release by Beshear’s office, the governor said the summary from the…

KSP seeking troopers, offering increased salary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is seeking troopers to protect the commonwealth. If you wish to apply, they are accepting applications for new officers, as well as their law enforcement accelerated program for cadet class 103. The starting salary for sworn officers starts at $61,500 annually. Sergeant Michael Murriell, KSP recruitment branch commander, says new troopers will…

Police in search of 2 men after theft of credit cards

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is searching for two men in connection with a theft. The WCSO says they need the public’s help in identifying the two individuals above, who they say stole credit cards from a car parked at Phil Moore Park on Friday, Sept. 16. Officials say the men used the cards at Walmart…

UPDATE: U.S. 31-W Bypass project adds closure dates

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green Municipal Utilities project continues to cause a temporary closure of a part of U.S. 31-W Bypass. The project currently closes U.S. 31-W Bypass from U.S. 231 Broadway Avenue to East 10th St. and will last until Friday afternoon. The closure will be removed for the weekend and put back in place from Monday,…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – East Barren Fire Fish Fry

On today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by German American Bank, we sit down with Gala Huddleston of the East Barren Fire Department to get the details on how you can join in on the fun at the fish fry put on by the East Barren Fire Department. For more information click here.

PET OF THE DAY – Andrew, Matt, and Moochi

Today’s Pets of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, are Andrew, Matt and, Moochi! They are 4 months old, and they are 2 males and 1 female. They are quiet, calm, and have a very relaxed demeanor. You can adopt them from the BG/Warren County Humane Society today.

LIVING WELL – Cardiovascular Disease

Time to spotlight cardiovascular disease which is the world’s leading cause of death and thanks to a rare heart surgery one u-s family has a reason to celebrate this day. Mandy Gaither has more on the procedure that saved an infant’s life — in today’s Living Well, brought to you by Spring Hill Pharmacy.

BGPD obtains warrant after man allegedly impersonates officer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is actively attempting to locate a man following an investigation. Yesterday afternoon, officials say they were notified that a man driving a black sedan had approached two Potter Gray Elementary School students walking home from school and offered them candy. After the students declined, the man showed them a badge and…