Author: WNKY Staff

Med Center Health rural hospitals awarded for efforts to improve heart attack and stroke care

July 25, 2025

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Medical Centers at Albany, Caverna, Franklin and Scottsville have been awarded by The American Heart Association for their efforts to improve rural heart attack and stroke care. According to a release Friday, Med Center Health rural hospitals received 11 awards total celebrating each hospital’s focus on improving rural health care, particularly during emergent situations like…

Over 600K Frigidaire-branded minifridges recalled for fire hazard

July 25, 2025

WNKY Staff,

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. (CNN) – Some college students should avoid taking a certain appliance into their dorm rooms this fall. Roughly 634,000 Frigidaire-branded minifridges are being recalled. A U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice states that internal electrical components can short-circuit and ignite the appliance’s plastic housing, posing a potential fire hazard. At least 26 related incidents…

Feel Good Friday: KSP Goes Back to School Shopping

July 25, 2025

WNKY Staff,

For this week’s Feel Good Friday, brought to you by JC Kirby and Son, Michael Ridgeway shows us how the Kentucky State Police are getting some local kids ready to head back to school.

UPDATE: Campbellsville police arrest bank robbery suspect

July 25, 2025

WNKY Staff,

Update: CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – The Campbellsville Police Department says it has arrested 53-year-old David Cox of Campbellsville in connection with the robbery at Citizens Bank on Main Street. Cox is charged with second-degree robbery, second-degree fleeing or evading police and tampering with physical evidence. He remains at the Taylor County Detention Center. Original Story CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. – The Campbellsville Police…

Investigation underway in death of Muhlenberg County Airman

July 25, 2025

WNKY Staff,

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. – An investigation is underway following the death of a Muhlenberg County Airman. 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs says an incident involving a firearm discharge on July 20 killed Airman Brayden Lovan, 21, of Greenville. According to a 90th Missile Wing Public Affairs release, the cause of the discharge has not been determined. The…

Russellville man charged after report of stolen barn wood

July 25, 2025

WNKY Staff,

Source: WEKT. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. (WEKT) – A Russellville man is charged with burglary in connection with stolen barn wood. According to WEKT, the barn wood was taken from a barn on Short Cut Road in Todd County on July 13. More here. The Todd County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were able to identify the suspect in 43-year-old Patrick Crafton using…

Glasgow man allegedly attacks family, gun discharges, striking him and his father

July 25, 2025

WNKY Staff,

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is facing a slew of charges after an altercation involving a gunshot. The Barren County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to the 5400 block of Oil Well Road Thursday evening to a complaint of a gunshot victim. According to a uniform citation, one of the victims, Evert Houchens, said his brother, 36-year-old Wesley Houchens…

What to know about the importance of getting back-to-school checkups

July 24, 2025

WNKY Staff, Scott Burchett,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It may seem like summer break started yesterday, but many kids are already preparing to go back to the classroom. It won’t be long until school bells will be ringing, and students will fill the classroom. However, before that happens, some children and young adults will need to see their healthcare provider for a school physical….

Columbia man arrested for non-compliance with sex offender registry

July 24, 2025

WNKY Staff,

COLUMBIA, Ky. – A Columbia man has been arrested for non-compliance with the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry, police say. The Columbia Police Department says 59-year-old Adler Derossett of Columbia, Kentucky was arrested Wednesday after he failed to comply with sex offender registration requirements. Police say the arrest follows an ongoing investigation initiated by Columbia police officer Travis Bell, which began…

Guide: where to find local back to school events

July 24, 2025

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As the next school year approaches, there are multiple back to school events scheduled throughout the local area. News 40 has included a list below of local events by county. Warren County Wednesday, July 30: Back to School Splash at New Life Church from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. School supplies will be given away at the…