Author: WNKY Staff

KSP investigating homicide in Jackson County; subjects considered armed and dangerous

July 26, 2022

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MCKEE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is continuing to investigate a homicide that took place Saturday in Jackson County. According to KSP, KSP’s Richmond Post received a call on July 23 around 8:33 p.m. from Jackson County 911 requesting investigative assistance regarding a dead woman located inside of a residence on Rice Hill Road in McKee. KSP troopers and…

SoKY’s Choice – SKYMAC Fly Fest

July 26, 2022

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On today’s edition of SoKY’s Choice brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, we sit down with Chad Wilson live in studio to get all the details on the upcoming SKYMAC Fly Fest. For more information, click here.

Pet of the Day – Roy

July 26, 2022

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Sunrise Spotlight – Christmas In July Food Truck Fundraiser

July 26, 2022

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A little Christmas in July is coming to Bowling Green! On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by German American Bank, we sit down with Janel Doyle of Toys For Tots who gave us all the details on a food truck fundraiser for the cause. For more information, click here.

Health News – The dangers of counterfeit car seats

July 26, 2022

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With inflation at a 40-year high, many people are looking to save a buck. But officials at one U.S. hospital are urging parents not to chance their children’s safety after they say they’ve encountered dozens of counterfeit car seats. Today’s Health News has more on what to look for to make sure your baby stays safe.

Housing Blitz Week

July 25, 2022

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Today was the start of the housing blitz by Habitat for Humanity here in Bowling Green. The plan for this week is to build 10 homes in five days that will over the course of nine more weeks be fitted with plumbing and other household utilities. These homes are being built in hopes that it will…

Lt. Gov. Coleman recognized in leadership role in National Lieutenant Governors Association

July 25, 2022

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was re-nominated as a South Region at Large Member of the National Lieutenant Governors Association at the organization’s annual meeting Monday. “Lt. Governor Coleman’s selection was confirmed by all members attending the annual meeting in Illinois and demonstrates the value her peers have seen in her contributions to leading this group,” said NLGA…

Gov. Beshear: $75 million to help support Kentucky tourism

July 25, 2022

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File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear and Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Mike Berry announced Monday that Kentucky will devote $75 million to boost the state’s tourism industry. A release by the governor’s office stated this decision follows a decline in visitors brought on by the pandemic. The governor said the funding is needed for the state’s $8.9…

Man arrested in Glasgow following storage unit burglary

July 25, 2022

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GLASGOW, Ky. – Authorities say a man is facing several charges following a burglary at a storage unit facility in Barren County. On Sunday, July 24, the Glasgow Police Department responded to Premier Storage Solutions on Trojan Trail in reference to a suspicious person. According to a release by the GPD, officers located Johnathan Meadows in a storage unit that…

BGPD welcomes new K-9 to team

July 25, 2022

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has added a member to the team! Their newest K-9 member, Chase, begins 10 weeks of intensive training to learn drug detection and suspect apprehension, according to a post on BGPD’s social media. BGPD says both Officer John Deeb and K-9 Chase are eager to serve Bowling Green.