Author: WNKY Staff

Feel Good Friday: Purple Star Program in Anderson County

Anderson County, Kentucky is on a mission to have more schools become part of the Purple Star Program. The program recognizes schools for their dedication and support of military families. On Monday, one school showed that commitment in one of the most memorable ways possible. Austin Pollack shares that moment in today’s Feel Good Friday, brought to you by JC…

Living Well: New RSV Vaccine

After six decades of research, the world’s first vaccine to protect older adults against the respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, has been green-lit by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Michael Ridgway has more on what you need to know about this vaccine and others that may soon…

Askew Punches Out Four, Bowling Green Shutout 3-0

Rome, Georgia – Keyshawn Askew struck out four over 4.1 innings of work, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (9-13) offense failed to create momentum in a 3-0 shutout loss to the Rome Braves (11-12) on Thursday night at Advent Health Stadium. Rome started the scoring in the bottom of the third off Bowling Green starter Keyshawn Askew. Stephen Paolini led off…

Warren East’s Hudnall signs with WKU

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren East’s Trevor Hudnall officially put pen to paper this afternoon to continue his track and field career at Western Kentucky University. Trevor broke a six-year-old city-county meet record in the 800-meter run this past week. “It’s pretty exciting,” Hudnall said. “I worked for this a long time and it’s good to see it’s finally paid…

Caminero Named South Atlantic League Player of the Month

Bowling Green, Kentucky– Bowling Green Hot Rods infielder, Junior Caminero, has been named the South Atlantic League Player of the Month for April. He led the league in seven different offensive categories through the first month of the season, earning the title of the best hitter in the SAL during his first 19 games of the season. Caminero slashed .392/.438/.743,…

Man flown to hospital following motorcycle wreck in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Police say a man was flown to a hospital for treatment after a motorcycle wreck in Barren County. The Glasgow Police Department says it responded to an injury collision at the intersection of Veterans Outer Loop and Exit 8 to the Louie B. Nunn Parkway on Thursday. According to police, a tractor trailer hauling a front end…

Drug task force arrests 2 on manslaughter charge in fentanyl overdose

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Two people are facing several charges after an investigation into what police say was a fatal overdose. The South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force and the Russellville Police Department responded for an unresponsive female at the 100 block of Glendale Lane on April 17. When officials arrived, they say Lindsey Tanner was lying on the bedroom floor….

Beshear announces funding for foster children, those who provide care

Photo: Governor Andy Beshear/FacebookFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday his administration is providing $41.5 million for Kentucky’s foster children and those who provide them care. Funding distribution will start this month to benefit 45 providers, including SAFY, which has a location in Bowling Green. Beshear’s office says the funds are possible due to a reduction in the number…

Warren County man detained following pursuit, reckless driving, police say

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A Warren County man faces multiple charges after police say he led them on a chase through two counties. Scottsville police say they responded Thursday, May 4 for a reckless driver on Hwy 231 near Scottsville. According to authorities, a witness told police that a driver operating a silver Honda was “passing vehicles, making hand gestures,…