Author: WNKY Staff

Barren County man charged with arson

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is facing an arson charge after a house fire broke out Tuesday. Glasgow police learned from the Glasgow Fire Department of a fire on Grandview Avenue early this morning. Police say it seemed suspicious how it started. Following further investigation, a Glasgow Police Department detective identified a suspect, Kermit Hall Jr., 55. Authorities say…

Beshear to allow medical cannabis use for treatment of severe medical conditions

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that Kentucky residents with severe medical conditions will be allowed to use medical cannabis for treatment starting next year. In an executive order, the governor outlined the following conditions that Kentuckians with at least one of 21 medical conditions, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, post-traumatic stress disorder, muscular dystrophy or a terminal…

KSP investigating fatal accident in Pulaski County

SOMERSET, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says one person died in a crash earlier this week in Pulaski County. KSP says the crash happened around 9:40 a.m. Monday morning on West Kentucky Highway 635 in the Since Hill area. Police say an investigation shows Fred Haste Jr., 66, of Bethelridge was driving a 2000 Peterbilt Semi west on KY…

Section of Burkesville Road in Barren County closed after fatal crash

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office says the road has now reopened. Original Story GLASGOW, Ky. – Kentucky State Police trooper Daniel Priddy has confirmed at least one death in a multiple-vehicle crash. Priddy says three vehicles are involved in the wreck near the 6700 block of Burkesville Road. As of around 9:30 a.m., the portion of Burkesville…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Girl Scouts of America

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought you by German American Bank, we met with Ginny Phfol. Ginny is scout leader of local Girl Scout Troop 2898 of Bowling Green and came to tell us about a local event. A free camp and recruitment activity is happening this Saturday, November 19th at Houchens Program Center. This event will be from…

SOKY’S CHOICE – Christmas Food Fundraiser

For this week’s SoKY’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby and Son, we met with Jose Carlos. Jose spoke to us today about how one local restaurant is giving back to the community. The Feeder Restaurant, ran by Jose and his wife Jessica, are raising money to provide meals and gifts for local families this holiday season. You can…

LIVING WELL – Respiratory Illness Signs

About half of the US has high or very high respiratory illness activity amid early flu season, according to data from the CDC. Surges in respiratory viruses, like RSV and Flu, are overwhelming children’s hospitals and prompting concern among parents. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more on the warning signs of serious…

Gipson signs Letter of Intent with the University of the Cumberlands

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kara Gipson was a key piece of South Warren’s success this past season on the volleyball court. Gipson will be taking her talents to the University of the Cumberlands becoming a Patriots volleyball student-athlete. The spartan senior tells us why she chose to continue her athletic career in Williamsburg. “The University of Cumberlands was just it…

Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force investigating cold case

Source: Allen County Sheriff’s OfficeSCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says officials are actively investigating a cold case from the year 2000. The Allen County-Scottsville Crime Task Force is investigating the disappearance of Peggy Sue Ashley. The sheriff’s office says Ashley’s last known location was in Scottsville in the early morning hours on July 29, 2000. If you…

Simpson County Sheriff’s Office announces safety checkpoints

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office says it is conducting traffic safety checkpoints through Dec. 9. During the checkpoints, officers will be enforcing laws related to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, licensing of motor vehicles or operators, registration and insurance violations, seat belt and child restraint violations and motor vehicle equipment violations….