Author: WNKY Staff

Doege Makes Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List

August 10, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The 10th annual Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List was announced Tuesday at the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce and SPORTyler 16th Annual East Texas Kick-off Luncheon, and WKU quarterback Jarret Doege was among those on the list. The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award recognizes the top offensive player in Division I football who also exhibits the enduring characteristics that define Earl Campbell: integrity, performance, teamwork, sportsmanship,…

Back to School Prize Pack Contest

August 10, 2022

WNKY Staff,

WNKY 40 Television is teaming up with Burger & Bowl, Fruit of the Loom Brand Shop Outlet and Graves Gilbert Clinic to award two lucky winners Back to School Prize Packs! Packs Include: > iPad and accessories courtesy of Graves Gilbert Clinic > Free pair of Brooks shoes (valued at $100) from Fruit of the Loom Brand Shop Outlet >…

WCSO to increase law enforcement presence on school bus routes

August 10, 2022

WNKY Staff,

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Many students across south central Kentucky have day one of the new school year in the books. And today served as a great reminder of what to expect on the roads as kids head back to the classroom. Local law enforcement agencies are reminding all drivers to pay attention to school buses. If there are yellow…

Section of Covington Street to close Thursday

August 10, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – BGMU says their electric crews will be closing the right, northeast lane of Covington Street between S. Park Drive and Euclid Avenue. The lane will remain closed Thursday, Aug. 11 from 7:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for the replacement of two poles. As always, crews will complete work in the shortest timeframe possible. Please drive safely…

Attorney General Cameron announces indictment of Webster County Sheriff

August 10, 2022

WNKY Staff,

Attorney General Daniel Cameron is taking credit for the indictment of Webster County Sheriff Donald Jones of Sebree. Jones is being charged with official misconduct and tampering with a witness. Cameron announced in a release that action by his special prosecutions unit resulted in the the grand jury’s decision today to charge Jones with the misdemeanor and felony. So far…

Three men wanted by KSP for lack of compliance with sex offender registry

August 10, 2022

WNKY Staff,

(Source: Kentucky State Police)MAYFIELD, Ky. – Kentucky State Police says it is looking for three men who are wanted for failing to comply with the sex offender registry. The individuals wanted include the following: Lathion Rush, 41, five feet ten inches tall, brown eyes Scott Dwayne Varney, 60, six feet tall, brown eyes Anthony Wohlwend, 33, five feet 10 inches…

Scottsville police in search of vehicle following burglary at Pharmacy Arts

August 10, 2022

WNKY Staff,

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Scottsville police say they are looking for vehicle in connection to a burglary. On Tuesday, Aug. 9 around 3 a.m., the Pharmacy Arts on Burnley Road in Scottsville was burglarized. According to the sheriff’s department, the vehicle in the photo is a vehicle of interest. If you know this car or any information regarding the crime, please…

Bowling Green Independent District making school safe

August 9, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – With school right around the corner, Bowling Green Independent School District is making efforts to ensure that their buildings are a safe space for students this school year. BGISD has expanded their community partnerships to make counseling and therapy more accessible to as many students as possible. Where in the first year of their partnership with…

K-9 with Kentucky National Guard assists in searches

August 9, 2022

WNKY Staff,

(Source: Kentucky National Guard) K-9 Callie worked especially hard over 36 hours in late July after eastern Kentucky’s floods. According to the Kentucky National Guard, the K-9 is based out of the Kentucky National Guard 123rd Airlift Wing, and she is the only search and rescue dog in the DoD. Over several days in July, Callie searched the flooded areas…

Gov. Beshear warns of flash flood watch for eastern Kentucky Tuesday

August 9, 2022

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On July 29, the KSP Aircraft Branch and Special Response Team partnered with other agencies to rescue those trapped by flooding. KSP will continue to assist with recovery efforts and locating missing persons. (Source: Kentucky State Police)FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced a flash flood watch will be in effect from noon Tuesday through 8 p.m. Wednesday across central…