Author: WNKY Staff

Four Things You Need to Know – June 7, 2025

1. “Treat Yo Self” Ice Cream Supports Local Parks! What: Enjoy a delicious scoop of “Treat Yo Self” ice cream at Meltdown Ice Cream! This special flavor features pretzel ice cream, homemade brownies, and a caramel swirl. Why: A percentage of all profits from this flavor sold throughout July goes directly to support our local Parks and Recreation departments. Where:…

Pet of the Day: Meet Stormy!

Sponsored by Morgantown Bank and Trust For your Pet of the Day, Morgantown Bank and Trust would like you to meet Stormy! She’s a beautiful feline currently available for adoption at the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society. Stormy is ready to bring comfort and and joy to her new family. If you’re looking to add a lovely companion to your…

Glasgow police searching for man last seen on July 4

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is searching for a missing man. GPD says Kirby Read walked away from his residence on Western Hills Road on July 4 at approximately 4 pm. Read may be wearing a lime green shirt and red shorts. Read is 6 feet tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has curly brown hair cut into…

State police investigating drowning death of 1-year-old

WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating the drowning death of a child. KSP says it responded to Whitley County at 7:18 pm on Friday to Baptist Health in Corbin for the drowning death of a 1-year-old. KSP’s initial investigation shows the child was found in a swimming pool at a residence. Whitley County EMS transported the child to…

Design the Future of Kentucky Ag: License Plate Contest for 4-H and FFA Members!

FRANKFORT, KY – July 4, 2025 – The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) is launching a new “Friends of Kentucky Agriculture” specialty license plate, and they want Kentucky 4-H and FFA members to design it! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and support agriculture in Kentucky. The winning design will appear on license plates statewide…

Calloway County’s Jacob Falwell Named Kentucky’s Golden Owl Award Winner!

FRANKFORT, KY – July 4, 2025 – Jacob Falwell of the Calloway County FFA Chapter has been named Kentucky’s 2024–2025 Golden Owl Award winner! He was honored at the 96th Kentucky FFA State Convention in June. With over two decades of teaching experience, Falwell is dedicated to building an agricultural program that serves his community and is recognized nationally. Nearly…

Bowling Green man facing drug trafficking charges following investigation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing cocaine trafficking charges. The Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force received information that Taza D. Hays, 36, of Bowling Green, was allegedly engaging in the trafficking of illegal narcotics. The Task Force says surveillance and three covert purchases of cocaine were made from Hays. The investigation was presented to the…

Glasgow man allegedly breaks into business, attempts to steal ATM

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man allegedly attempted to steal an ATM from a store. Glasgow Police Department Major Terry Flatt says responded to a burglary complaint at the Daily Stop Store located on Columbia Avenue on Thursday. Flatt says officers arrived at the store and observed that the front door was broken out. Items were thrown throughout the store….

Four Things You Need to Know – July 4, 2025

It’s an action-packed July 4th weekend in Southern Kentucky! Here are four things you need to know to help you make the most of it: 1. Glasgow Christian Academy BBQ Fundraiser! What: Support the Glasgow Christian Academy with their delicious BBQ Fundraiser. When: Tomorrow, Saturday, July 5th, starting at 10:00 AM and going until sold out. Where: 1209 Spencer Road…