Author: WNKY Staff

Warren County units respond to structure fire on Goshen Church Road

Source: Warren County Fire Department System. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Further details are now available regarding a structure fire that occurred at a Warren County home. The Warren County Fire Department System says county units were dispatched around 5:25 p.m. to a report a house fire in the Gott community. Fire officials say multiple 911 calls reported the incident. Firefighters…

Girl Scouts adding new cookie flavor

(CNN) – When Girl Scout Cookie sales start in January, there will be a new cookie in the lineup. On Tuesday, the organization announced the addition of a rocky road-inspired cookie called Exploremores. The new chocolate cookie has a creamy filling with notes of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond-flavored crème. Like the Girl Scouts’ other cookies, they will be sold…

Suspect arrested after robbery at Puerto Vallarta

Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A suspect has been apprehended following an armed robbery at a Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant in Bowling Green. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, officers worked in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Bowling Green Field Office of the Louisville Field Division to identify and apprehend…

Advanced robotic knee replacement available at T.J. Regional Health

GLASGOW, Ky. – A local healthcare facility now offers advanced robotic knee replacement. According to a release, T.J. Regional Health has invested in a ROSA® Knee, a robotically assisted surgical system. The system is designed to perform total knee replacement surgery. T.J. says computer and software technology give surgeons more control and precision. The system and the surgeons’ skills combine…

Warren County challenge encourages ‘good neighbor’ deeds

Source: Warren County KY Gov. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County is encouraging the community to be a good neighbor. The Good Neighbor Day Challenge has officially started, working to inspire others to spread kindness, keep neighborhoods clean or celebrate those that make the community great. Here’s how to enter: Do a good neighbor deed (bake cookies, pick up litter…

Phoenix Rising care kits to benefit children impacted by sex trafficking

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Phoenix Rising, a local nonprofit, is asking for help to make a difference for children impacted by sex trafficking. The nonprofit is gathering donations for its Care Kits for Kids program. Each year, it fills duffel bags with items, such as winter gloves, hats, personal hygiene products, snacks, educational materials, activities, a blanket, a teddy bear…

What to know about ‘kissing bug’ disease concerns in US

Source: WWBT via NBC News Channel Orbit. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – Health officials are sharing information on a disease called Chagas, an illness spread by “kissing bugs,” that is present in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports around 280,000 people in the United States have it but usually have no idea. Some people are concerned…

‘Groove and Glow’ event to impact Glasgow traffic

GLASGOW, Ky. – This weekend, the night is lighting up at Glasgow’s Groove and Glow event. While the event is expected to draw visitors, Glasgow police are warning drivers how this may impact traffic with visitors in the area. Drivers are advised to use caution while traveling on Happy Valley Road on Saturday, Sept. 13. The Groove and Glow event…

Winning Powerball ticket worth $50,000 sold in Kentucky

Source: Kentucky Lottery. LEBANON, Ky. – One winning Powerball ticket in Kentucky is worth $50,000. Kentucky Lottery officials say the ticket matched four white ball winning numbers and the Powerball during Monday night’s drawing. Monday night’s winning Powerball numbers were 26, 28, 41, 53 and 64 with a Powerball of nine. The Kentucky Lottery advises the winners to: Sign the…

Glasgow man charged with sexual abuse, incest involving minor

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is facing multiple charges related to a reported sexual abuse case involving a minor. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police executed a warrant of arrest on indictment Monday on 49-year-old Christopher Wiley of Glasgow. Wiley faces charges of second-degree rape, second-degree sodomy, promoting a minor under 16 in a sex performance,…