Author: WNKY Staff

Baby baths seats sold on Amazon recalled for drowning risk

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. KENTUCKY – A baby bath product previously sold on Amazon is being recalled due to a possible drowning risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says on Thursday, CheerKid Baby Bath Seats were under a recall due to being unstable, having the potential to tip over and risk a serious injury or drowning. At…

Logan County Animal Care and Control launches pet food pantry

Source: Logan County Animal Care and Control. LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Logan County Animal Care and Control is sharing the love with the local community. The shelter announced Friday it has launched its new dog food pantry for Logan County residents in need. According to a social media post by staff, the pantry will operate Monday through Saturday from 11…

Child exchange ends in gunfire in Edmonson County, 1 arrested

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Brownsville woman is facing a wanton endangerment charge after deputies say she fired a gun during an altercation at a child exchange earlier this month. According to a citation from the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Department, 25-year-old Cheyanne M. King was charged with first-degree wanton endangerment – discharge of a firearm. Deputies were called around 3:20…

Six people charged in alleged poaching ring, says KY Fish and Wildlife

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Six people are facing charges related to an alleged poaching ring in Hardin and Grayson counties following a year-long investigation. According to a release, the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources 3rd District is investigating a group that they believe is responsible for the illegal killing of several hundred animals, including deer, turkey, foxes and a domestic pet….

Former Portland restaurant manager convicted in sexual exploitation case

Source: Thomas Dean, District Attorney General, Sumner County, TN. PORTLAND, Tenn. – A former restaurant manager in Portland, Tennessee has been convicted in a sexual exploitation case involving a teen job seeker. That’s according to a social media post Thursday by Thomas Dean, district attorney general for Sumner County. Forty-two-year-old Landon Justin Long now has multiple child sexual abuse-related convictions…

Bowling Green man charged with sexual abuse of juvenile

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is charged with sexual abuse of a juvenile following an investigation. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to Lynwood Way to serve a parole warrant to 32-year-old Lindsey Reeder on Thursday. Reeder allegedly avoided police for several weeks. Reeder was also being sought in regard to a…

House destroyed in fire in Christian County

Source: WKDZ. CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (WKDZ) – A home in Christian County is reportedly destroyed after a fire Thursday morning. According to a report by WKDZ, the fire occurred at a home on 110 Johnston Street in Christian County. WKDZ reports Christian County emergency personnel stated they were notified of smoke coming from a home, and upon arrival, they saw…

Lady Toppers fall at home to Kennesaw State on Education Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball (5-18, 1-11 CUSA) dropped a 55-51 decision to Kennesaw State (12-11, 5-7 CUSA) on Thursday afternoon in E.A. Diddle Arena. HOW IT HAPPENED Torri James, Tia Shelling, Trinity Rowe, Zsofia Telegdy and Salma Khedr were the first five on the court for WKU for the third consecutive game. It is the sixth time…

Allen Co. school to participate in National No One Eats Alone Day on Friday

Plastic tray with tasty food and fork on light blue wooden table, closeup. School lunch. Source: Envato/By by africaimages.ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – An Allen County School is teaming up with WellCare to host an event aimed at encouraging a sense of belonging for students. On Friday, Feb. 13, middle school students at Allen County Intermediate Center will participate in No…

Man cited after dog attack in Christian Co.

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – One man has been cited following a reported dog attack that left one dog dead in Hopkinsville. According to a uniform citation, the Hopkinsville Police Department responded Tuesday evening for a report of a dog leaving a backyard and fatally attacking another dog. Authorities say the incident occurred on Lucky Debonair Drive. The owner of the dog…