Author: WNKY Staff

Living Well: Summer Swimming Safety

Memorial Day weekend will mark the unofficial start of summer, a time many families spend at the pool or beach. But drowning is a leading cause of death for children in the U.S. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on how to keep kids safe in the water as the…

Pet of the Day: Sarah

  If you’re looking for a pal that’s shy but sweet, look no further! For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, we’d like you to meet Miss Sarah. While a bit camera-shy, this tabby mix has so much love to give. She was a stray before this and hasn’t been in her first…

Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife shares advice for boating season

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – This weekend marks the beginning of boating season, and there are a few things that the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife want you to keep in mind before you hit the water. All water vessels must have the proper and current registration for the season. Make sure you have life jackets in an accessible place…

Lawrence Chapel Car Show to take place in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Lawrence Chapel Baptist Church car show is making its debut in Bowling Green this weekend. In a Facebook post, the church says all vehicles are welcome, and all proceeds will go to benefit the church’s fellowship hall. The event will take place on Saturday, May 27 at 3H Farm’s Market at 606 Gotts Hydro Road S….

Mammoth Cave National Park hosts naturalization ceremony inside cave

Photo source: Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park welcomed 27 new citizens of the United States during a naturalization ceremony held within Mammoth Cave Thursday. Along with U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services, the park hosted the ceremony at “The Methodist Church” area of the cave. The ceremony was overseen by United States District Court judge…

Man arrested in Logan County, charged with harassment

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Logan County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man after authorities say he was accused of approaching members of the public in Russellville and saying he can touch them. Logan County authorities say Paul Hollins, 35, of Russellville was arrested Thursday for disorderly conduct at the courthouse. According to a post shared on Facebook by the Logan…

City of Bowling Green tells story of December tornadoes in new book

Photo source: City of Bowling GreenBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In December 2021, Bowling Green and Warren County suffered devastation due to the December 11, 2021 tornadoes. The City of Bowling Green says it has decided to tell the community’s story in “The Greatest Challenge,” a book now available as a free download on the city’s website. Readers can learn about…

Franklin PD: Officer charged with animal cruelty resigns

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department says a Franklin police officer resigned after his arrest earlier this month. On May 3, Ryan Brown, 32, of Russellville was arrested by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office on four counts of animal cruelty. According to authorities, Brown’s charges stemmed from several malnourished dogs living in unsanitary conditions in a residence. Brown was…