Author: WNKY Staff

Let’s Make A Meal – Red’s Big Island

Located in Russellville, Red’s Big Island is a sandwich and shaved iced destination that recently opened its doors. The staff promotes a fun and friendly atmosphere, with an array of car and mechanic-themed décor. SoKY @ Noon’s Tej Joshi takes us there for a taste in this week’s Let’s Make A Meal.

State auditor releases audit of Barren County Fiscal Court

FRANKFORT, Ky. – State Auditor Mike Harmon has released the audit of the financial statement of the Barren County Fiscal Court for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. State law requires annual audits of county fiscal courts. Auditing standards require the auditor’s letter to communicate whether the financial statement presents fairly the receipts, disbursements, and changes in fund balances…

Glasgow man dies after being struck twice by vehicles

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man died Monday after falling from his mini bike and being struck by two vehicles. At about 9:30 p.m. Monday, Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green was requested by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal collision.  The collision occurred on East Hiseville Main Street in Barren County.  Troopers responded to…

Living Well – Local wildfire effects

Meteorologists are predicting another heat dome this week may bring more scorching temperatures to much of the U.S. Potentially worsening air quality as smoke and haze from western wildfires continues to spread into the East Coast. So, what’s causing smoke to travel that far and what can you do to protect yourself? Today’s Living Well has the answer.

Fatal wreck cause I-165 to shut down for several hours

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Monday, around 3:00 p.m., Kentucky State Police received a call for service in reference to a injury collision at the 9 mile marker of Interstate 165 in Warren County. According to police, Anthony Rutledge (53) of Henderson was operating a 1999 Ford F-350 with a gooseneck trailer northbound on I-165. The front driver side tire of Rutledge’s vehicle…

Police investigate Monday afternoon robbery at Cash Express

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police are investigating a Monday afternoon robbery at Cash Express on Russellville Road. Police said a white man in a grey button down shirt, black hat and blue reflective sunglasses robbed the store of an undisclosed amount of cash. No other details were immediately available.