Author: WNKY Staff

Further details released after 1 detained, 1 dead in Glasgow shooting

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow police have released further details surrounding a deadly shooting Friday night. Around 6:50 p.m., the Glasgow Police Department responded to the 1000 block of North Race Street for a report of a man who had been shot. After arriving, police say they determined James E. Campbell had been in a verbal fight with the victim, Roger…

Bowling Green proclamation declares ‘211 Day’

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Judge Executive Doug Gorman and Bowling Green City Mayor Todd Alcott issued a proclamation a day early for National 211 Day. The official proclamation declared Feb. 11 as “211 Day” in Bowling Green. United Way of Southern Kentucky says the proclamation aims to raise awareness about 211 services for the local community. The services…

Bowling Green Police Department provides update on van investigation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has released an update concerning an investigation into an incident involving a van. On Thursday, Feb. 9 shortly after 8 a.m., the Bowling Green Police Department says it responded to a report of an attempted abduction in the area of Bent Tree Avenue in Bowling Green. Authorities say a 17-year-old contacted…

Happy, Healthy Hearts Event to bring Valentine’s Day to heart health

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local event will be showing how to best care for your heart this season. The Happy, Healthy Hearts Event by The Foundry Christian Community Center will have a Valentine’s Day inspired look at heart health. Mrs. Kentucky International will be present at the event to speak about cardiovascular health. In addition, the first 100 people…

Glasgow Police Department detective on administrative leave pending investigation

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department and Kentucky State Police are currently investigating a complaint involving Glasgow police detective Guy Turcotte. Turcotte, who has been employed with the Glasgow Police Department, has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation, according to authorities. Turcotte formerly worked as a police chief for Glasgow police until 2014 before…

Habitat for Humanity Restore to host grand opening Feb. 11

Photo credit: Habitat for Humanity Restore Bowling Green/FacebookBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Habitat for Humanity of Bowling Green and Warren County’s Restore is opening at its new location Saturday, Feb. 11 at 9 a.m. The new location can be found at 813 College St. Suite 401 in Bowling Green, according to the store’s Facebook page. The nonprofit says the store will…

Sunrise Spotlight: Lone Star Rodeo

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Mike Wentworth and Rachel Boyd. They told us all about the Lone Star Rodeo that’s coming to Bowling Green this weekend! Below is the upcoming schedule for this weekend: Friday, February 10, 2023, 8:00 PM Saturday, February 11, 2023, 2:00 PM Saturday, February 11, 2023,…

What’s Happening SoKY – Boogie Down Bourbon Street

For today’s What’s Happening SoKY, we sit down with Brooke Schakat to get all the details on what we can expect to see at Boogie Down Bourbon Street this year. Bourbon, boogying, and delectable Cajun bites set the stage for CASA of South Central KY’s Boogie Down Bourbon Street at La Gala. For more information on how where to buy…

Feel Good Friday: Kid Reporter

For this week’s Feel Good Friday, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, we meet one little boy with a big dream. A kid reporter is on his way to the Super Bowl, armed with only a mini microphone but asking football stars some big, personal questions. His pro-level reporting has racked up millions of views but he tells…