Author: WNKY Staff
Health News – July 4th cookout food safety
An estimated 48-million people get sick from foodborne illnesses every year in the U.S. according to the CDC. It can range from mild to severe, so if you’re planning to cookout this July 4th holiday, experts urge you to keep food safe. Today’s Health News has more on how to do that.
Sunrise Spotlight – James Webb Telescope Watch Party
On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, we sit down Chris Chandler live in studio to get the details on a James Webb Telescope watch party at the Hardin Planetarium. For more information, click here.
UPDATE: Third officer dies following Floyd County shooting
ALLEN CITY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police has released further details regarding Thursday’s officer-involved shooting in Floyd County. KSP stated an ongoing investigation by The Kentucky State Police Critical Response Team has determined that three law enforcement officers and one K-9 have died from the shooting. The following have been pronounced dead after sustaining injuries from the shooting: Captain Ralph…
Thousands attend 2022 BG Thunderfest at National Corvette Museum
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Thousands attended Bowling Green’s annual Thunderfest at the National Corvette Museum to celebrate Independence Day. While many came for the fireworks, there were plenty of food, games, and bounce houses, perfect for plenty of families. Several festival attendees told us why this event and the Fourth of July are important to them. “I was with my friends…
Kentucky Court of Appeals denies request to reinstate abortion ban
(Credit: Pixabay)Attorney General Daniel Cameron says The Kentucky Court of Appeals has denied his request to reinstate Kentucky’s Human Life Protection Act. Cameron had made the request on Thursday, June 30, according to a release by the attorney general’s office. The Human Life Protection Act, also known as Kentucky’s “trigger law,” banned most abortions and went into effect when the…
BGPD: Shooting near Preston Miller Park results in two injured
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday near Preston Miller Park. According to authorities, two victims have been shot. BGPD said both victims were in a vehicle they stopped and were taken to a hospital by ambulance. BGPD has not released suspect information at this time. The condition of the victims…
Hilltoppers Add Auburn Transfer, Kelsey Schmidt
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Softball head coach Amy Tudor has announced the addition of transfer Kelsey Schmidt into the Hilltopper program. Schmidt, a utility player from Maineville, Ohio, played the last two seasons at Auburn. “Kelsey has played at a very high level,” Coach Tudor shared. “She faced and had success both offensively and defensively against some of the best. She…
Floyd County shooting results in death of two officers, one K-9
ALLEN CITY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police are continuing to investigate a shooting that resulted in the deaths of two officers and one K-9. The Kentucky State Police Critical Incident Response Team is investigating the officer-involved shooting that occurred on Thursday, June 30 around 6:44 p.m. in Floyd County. An investigation by KSP has determined two law enforcement officers and…
Retired Warren district judge involved in multiple-vehicle accident
ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – Retired Warren District Judge Sam Potter was involved in a car accident last Saturday that resulted in multiple hospitalizations, according to Allen County Sheriff’s Office. On June 25, Allen County Sheriff’s Office responded to a three-vehicle accident with injuries at 4225 Barren River Dam Road, according to authorities. Officials stated the accident involved a 2007 Toyota…
