Author: WNKY Staff

Louisville couple wins $50,000 in Labor Day Powerball drawing

Source: Kentucky Lottery. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville couple is celebrating a $50,000  win on Powerball® this week during the game’s $1.7 billion jackpot run. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the couple, who asked to remain anonymous, recently matched all four white ball winning numbers and the Powerball on a ticket. The couple purchased the ticket at Kroger at 2440 Bardstown…

September is National Preparedness Month, here’s what to know

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – September is National Preparedness Month, a time to remind families to have a plan and checklist should a disaster hit. Kentucky Legal Aid is sharing a checklist of important supplies to have on hand. The list includes the following, according to a social media post: Health and Well-Being Prescription medications Glasses Infant formula and diapers Additional…

As Holley LS Fest rolls into town, expect traffic, officials say

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green is preparing to welcome thousands of extra visitors for a major motorsports gathering this weekend. Holley LS Fest is taking place, and transportation officials say Saturday is expected to be the busiest day. With the increase in traffic, officials are warning drivers to expect delays. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says this especially…

1 killed, multiple injured in Grayson County crash, man arrested on related charges

GRAYSON COUNTY, Ky. – One person has died and several others are injured following a crash on the Western Kentucky Parkway just east of Clarkson. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, the Grayson County Sheriff’s Office, Clarkson and Leitchfield Fire Department and EMS responded to a two-vehicle collision at the 117-mile marker of the eastbound parkway Thursday around…

State police investigating fatal Park City shooting

PARK CITY, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a murder in Park City. According to a uniform citation, KSP Post 3 and the Barren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic violence incident on East 3rd Street in Park City on Thursday, just after 9:30 pm. The incident involved Thomas Orlando, of Glasgow, according to law enforcement. When officers…

BREAKING: 1 child dead after structure fire in Bowling Green

Source: Kaleb Wininger . UPDATED 7:55pm BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Thursday. BGFD Public Information Officer Katie McKee says units responded to 627 Loving Way at approximately 5:15 pm. When firefighters arrived, they located heavy smoke and flames visible from the residence. McKee says crews immediately began search and rescue…

Over 2 million pounds of food donated through Feeding America to Kentucky

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General is highlighting its commitment to addressing food insecurity in Kentucky through Feeding America. According to a release by Dollar General on Thursday, for the first seven months of this year, more than 2.1 million pounds of food was donated to Feeding America partner food banks in Kentucky. These included Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland, Dare to…

Job-based health insurance costs could rise

(CNN) – Getting health insurance through your job is predicted to get more expensive. Employer benefits consulting firm Mercer collected the numbers in a survey. It found workers can expect to pay on average an additional 6-7% in premiums next year. Some employers say they’ll try to limit those increases, but that typically means you’ll pay higher deductibles and out…

Junior Achievement programs support Kentucky students for success

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Junior Achievement is sharing how it can prepare young students for fulfilling careers and financial independence. According to a release by Junior Achievement Thursday, its hand-son programs play a pivotal role in helping Kentucky’s next generation to succeed. The release states recent data shows 89% of JA alumni found programs helpful in discovering new career paths,…