Author: WNKY Staff

Farmers RECC helps provide donations to Kentucky’s Ronald McDonald Houses

Source: Farmers RECC.GLASGOW, Ky. – Kentucky’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives, including Farmers RECC, are providing much-needed items to Ronald McDonald Houses in Lexington and Louisville. According to a release Wednesday by Farmers RECC, the cooperatives raised nearly $17,000 of items in total. Throughout June and July, co-ops gathered donations in a Wish List Drive campaign to support both Ronald McDonald Houses,…

Community Driven: Scotty’s Pound the Pavement

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Community Driven, brought to you by The Mint Gaming Hall, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and American Bank and Trust, we are excited to have in studio Kentucky Kids on the Block’s Ashley Reynolds and Joanne, who are here to tell us all about this year’s Scotty’s Pound the Pavement.

Laurel County man facing drug, poaching charges following investigation

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – A Laurel County man faces drug and poaching charges after law enforcement searched his garage. DEA agents in Laurel County contacted Kentucky Fish and Wildlife regarding the discovery of potential deer poaching while investigating an unrelated case. A search warrant was obtained for a garage. Wardens and law enforcement located 24 suspected illegally taken whitetail deer…

Law enforcement responds to two-vehicle injury collision near Auburn

AUBURN, Ky. – First responders are at the scene of a two-vehicle injury collision near Auburn. WNKY News 40 reporters were at the scene at approximately 1:45 pm. Logan County Sheriff Stephen Stratton says the collision happened at the railroad crossing on US 68 80 East. Stratton says an air ambulance has been requested. The roadway has reopened. This is…

Greg Burrell Joins Farmers Bank & Trust Team in Bowling Green

Source: Farmers Bank and Trust. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Farmers Bank & Trust is proud to announce that Greg Burrell will be joining our Bowling Green team as a Business Development and Commercial Banking Officer. Burrell will be based at our 2009 Scottsville Road location, where he will partner with local individuals and businesses to help them achieve their financial…

Pet food sold nationwide recalled for salmonella, listeria concerns

(CNN) – Attention pet owners! A popular raw pet food brand is recalling some of its products because they could make your pet sick.   Viva Raw dog and cat food could be contaminated with salmonella and listeria. The recall includes several beef, turkey and chicken varieties. You should contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet has consumed any of…

Results released for ‘Best in Kentucky’ 2025, 2 local names take top spots

Mammoth Cave Heritage Trail photo provided by Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. –  The results are in for Kentucky Living’s “Best in Kentucky” 2025. One local destination, Mammoth Cave National Park, has placed first in both the road trip and place for adventure categories. In addition, it placed second as a historic attraction and third in the hiking trail…

Man charged with possession of child sexual abuse material in Adair County

COLUMBIA, Ky. – An Adair County man is charged regarding an online child sexual abuse material investigation. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police conducted an undercover online investigation after receiving a tip that 25-year-old Austin Beard of Columbia possessed several files of child sexual abuse material. Authorities say they located Beard at his residence, where troopers say…

UPDATE: Bowling Green detectives release further details in homicide case

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has released an update on a recent homicide case involving a pedestrian death. According to the update provided by detectives on Wednesday, Aug. 27, an investigation shows 58-year-old Fred Hart of Bowling Green and 38-year-old Mario Harris were involved in a verbal altercation on Sunday. Detectives say Hart entered a Chevrolet…