Author: WNKY Staff

Adair County Elementary Schools soft lockdown lifted

ADAIR COUNTY, Ky. – Adair County Schools says a soft lockdown was issued Tuesday out of an abundance of caution. The district says the soft lockdown was issued for Adair County Elementary Schools after a teacher reported hearing a gunshot while her students were on the playground near campus. Adair County Schools says out of an abundance of caution, all…

Josh Turner bringing ‘This Country Music Thing Tour’ to SKYPAC

Source: SKYPAC.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Josh Turner is making a return to the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center for his “This Country Music Thing Tour.” According to SKYPAC, Turner will take the stage on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Turner’s latest release on MCA Records, “This Country Music Thing,” has acquired 10 million release-to-date global streams and debuted Top…

Teen dies following rollover collision in Muhlenberg County

MADISONVILLE, Ky. – A 19-year-old has died after a rollover crash in Muhlenberg County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers in Madisonville responded for a collision that occurred on Oct. 13 in Muhlenberg County. Authorities say around 7:03 p.m. that night, Muhlenberg County Dispatch contacted troopers requesting assistance for the crash near the 8-mile marker on U.S. 62 in…

Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana to host open house on Nov. 8

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana invites school-aged girls and their families for a free open house on Saturday, Nov. 8 . The organization says the event will take place at Camp Houchens in Bowling Green. While there, families and potential future Girl Scouts can discover how they can build courage, confidence and character. Current Girl Scouts…

Free Narcan now available at local Goodwill stores

The Narcan is now available at Goodwill stores throughout Bowling Green.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A lifesaving tool is now available at local Goodwill stores. Barren River District Health confirms that, thanks to a harm reduction team, a Naloxbox is now at each store in the Bowling Green community. Health officials say this provides free Narcan to any community member. Narcan is a nasal spray that can reverse the effects of…

Kentucky State Police shares how you can have a safe Halloween

Source: Envato/By Aleksandra_Iarosh. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is sharing tips on how the community can keep Halloween safe for everyone. From parents to drivers and homeowners, troopers say everyone can play an important role in keeping the holiday safe. Troopers recommend the following tips to ensure safety: For Drivers Stay alert for increased pedestrian and bicycle…

Bowling Green man charged with DUI, reckless driving in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges after allegedly driving over 100 miles per hour while intoxicated. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police observed a vehicle going 99 mph on the Cumberland Parkway in Glasgow on Monday afternoon. Troopers say the vehicle began crossing over the center line multiple times, almost striking another vehicle….

1 cited for illegal hunting of deer in Butler County

Source: Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement.BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement worked a reported case of illegal hunting. According to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife officials, Wardens Mofield and Bowles investigated an individual in Butler County for the illegal killing of a buck. Officials say they determined the person used a crossbow during the archery-only season….

2 transported after vehicle strikes Amish buggy in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Two people have been transported after a collision involving an Amish buggy in Glasgow. The Barren County Sheriff’s Office says it responded Monday evening for an injury collision on South Fork Road near Sugar Hill Drive. Upon arrival, deputies say it was determined a 2009 Nissan Maxima driven by 42-year-old Kasey Gupton of Glasgow struck an Amish…