Author: WNKY Staff

SKYCTC receives support from Houchens Food Group for Pathfinder Pantry

Source: SKYCTC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is thanking Houchens Food Group for a donation of food items to the Pathfinder Pantry. Through the SKYCTC Foundation, a formal partnership has started between SKYCTC and Houchens Food Group. As part of this joint effort, Houchens has committed to donating food items annually, with contributions throughout the…

UPDATE: 1 killed in fatal Auburn crash

AUBURN, Ky. – One person is dead after a crash in Logan County. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to a two-vehicle crash at US 68 East at the Auburn Railroad Crossing Wednesday evening at approximately 8:20 p.m. The preliminary investigation indicates a vehicle traveling westbound operated by Alexa Stearsman, 42, of Russellville, struck the rear of a…

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream to celebrate National Ice Cream Day with new flavors

Source: Bruster’s Real Ice Cream. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is celebrating National Ice Cream Day on July 20. To recognize your favorite summer treat, you can head to Bruster’s for deals and to try two new flavors at 218 of its locations, including Bowling Green. Options include Brookie, a chocolate ice cream with brownie bites and…

SKYCTC awarded $1.36 million grant to support students

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is receiving a $1.36 million grant to support first-generation, low-income students and student with disabilities. According to SKYCTC, the grant comes from the U.S. Department of Education under Federal TRIO Student Support Services program. SKYCTC says annually, the grant will provide $272,364 over a five-year span to support 140 eligible…

UPDATE: Teen dead, 1 other injured after crash in Grayson County

Source: K105. FALLS OF ROUGH, Ky. – One teen has died following a crash in Falls of Rough. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, the crash occurred on Tuesday afternoon around 3:10 p.m. in the 4800 block of Owensboro Road when an eastbound Chevrolet Silverado left the road and entered a ditch line. K105 reports the vehicle then…

Man arrested following drug bust at home in Glasgow

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One man has been apprehended on multiple drug charges in Glasgow. According to the Barren River Drug Task Force, detectives worked with the Glasgow Police Department to stop 45-year-old David “Poppy” Franklin of Glasgow at a store on Sunday on Lexington Drive in Glasgow. Authorities say Franklin was wanted on a federal arrest warrant. During the…

KSP provides update on trooper shot in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says a trooper that was injured in Lexington on July 13 is recovering after a shooting incident. According to KSP, the trooper injured, Jude Remilien, remains in the hospital in stable condition. The agency shared the following statement on Wednesday regarding Remilien’s condition: ” “The Kentucky State Police is appreciative of the outpouring…

1 transported after rollover crash in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – First responders are at the scene of a reported rollover crash in Warren County. Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower confirmed Tuesday afternoon that a golf cart rolled over off of Champions Boulevard. Hightower says one person is being transported to The Medical Center at Bowling Green. News 40 is on scene and will provide further updates…

What is an Ian Alert? KSP shares what you should know

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is sharing what you should know if you receive an Immediate Alert Notification, or IAN Alert. An Ian Alert is a statewide network designed to help find missing children with developmental disabilities. These include those with autism spectrum disorder, who are prone to wandering. Officials are sharing what to know and what…

South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force shuts down meth lab

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A meth lab was shut down by law enforcement in June. The South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force says it, along with the Scottsville Police Department, addressed a “One-Step” Methamphetamine Lab in Scottsville on June 23. The agency neutralized the lab and collected samples. The samples were sent to Kentucky State Police for disposal. Director Jacky Ray…