Author: WNKY Staff

Man arrested after police retrieve stolen catalytic converters in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Police say a man was arrested after stealing multiple catalytic converters from the Gillie Hyde car lot. Glasgow police got a call after employees realized the catalytic converters were missing from some of the vehicles. After investigation, police caught up with 34-year-old Charles R. Matlock of Glasgow in Walmart’s parking lot. Police collected the stolen catalytic converters…

Beshear recognizes September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

(Source: Office of Governor Andy Beshear)FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation recognizing September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Kentucky. “I was proud to recognize September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the commonwealth at the Ronald McDonald House surrounded by families, advocates and the brave children fighting this disease,” stated Beshear. “My team is…

Dessert Alert! New shop opens in Downtown Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Awaken Bakery, a gluten-free sweet shop, opened yesterday right in Fountain Row. News 40 interviewed owner Tiana Post, who told us how 12 years ago, she was diagnosed with celiac disease and found that she had a knack for baking gluten-free items. Post had given thought to a bakery at times in her life, but recently…

Fireworks in September? Fourth of July Redo!

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The city of Bowling Green is allowing citizens to set off fireworks Labor Day weekend at no risk. This is due to the city being on a burn ban during Fourth of July weekend, as the state was seeing a drought. Many citizens hoped the burn ban would end or pause over the weekend but to…

New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding to hold volunteer orientations

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding is holding orientation events for September Volunteers. The center’s website says they work with individuals who have “mental, physical, emotional and behavioral disabilities” using assistance from horses. The first orientation will take place next Thursday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m., followed by a second orientation on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 5:30 p.m….

2 charged with manslaughter, 1 dead in drunk driving crash in Allen County

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – Two women are behind bars after a man died this morning following a crash involving drunk driving. The Scottsville Police Department responded to an injury accident on Thursday, Sept. 1 around 8:16 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 31-E and KY 100. A 2017 Nissan operated by 28-year-old Annissa K. Stanton of Nashville, Tennessee was traveling north…

Fireworks to be allowed in Bowling Green for Labor Day weekend

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Beginning tomorrow, residents in Bowling Green can legally set off those unused Fourth of July fireworks! The City of Bowling Green amended the fireworks ordinance after a burn ban prohibited setting off fireworks during the July 4 holiday. The revised ordinance says anyone in city limits can light fireworks tomorrow through Monday, Sept. 5 between noon…

Elevated carbon monoxide causes illness in BGJHS students, staff member

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Seven students and one employee at Bowling Green Junior High School are ill following detection of elevated levels of carbon monoxide in the school’s kitchen and cafeteria. The following message was sent out by Bowling Green Independent School District to families of students at BGJHS: “Earlier today, an employee in the cafeteria became ill, which was…