Author: WNKY Staff

Nasal, teething swabs recalled for potential contamination

(CNN) – A New Jersey based company known for producing personal care and household items is recalling three of its products. Church and Dwight announced it is voluntarily recalling its Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, its Zicam Nasal All Clear Swabs and its Orajel Baby Teething Swabs due to the swabs potentially being contaminated with a fungi. If used, people…

Runaway zebra located after over a week outside Nashville

RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (CNN) – A runaway zebra in Tennessee was captured Sunday after more than a week on the loose. During the search, the zebra got plenty of attention on social media, getting transformed into memes and getting the nickname “Ed.” “Ed” even prompted a closure on a section of a Tennessee interstate. The zebra was eventually captured in…

Whooping cough cases rising in Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Healthcare workers are giving insight on a rise in whooping cough cases in Kentucky. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services says there have been 247 reported cases in 2025 so far of pertussis, which is also known as whooping cough. Dr. Jeff Foxx, a family physician, says,  “We’re seeing lower vaccination rates, so that’s…

Kentucky’s attorney general announces opioid abatement funding for research

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Russell Coleman has announced opioid abatement funding to support research addressing Kentucky’s drug epidemic. According to a release by Coleman’s office, the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission has voted to allocate a total of $5 million in funding to support projects that prioritize research and innovative approaches to substance use disorders and overdose prevention. “For…

Morgantown man apprehended in Tennessee with stolen vehicle

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – A Morgantown man has been apprehended in Tennessee after a vehicle theft. According to a release by Morgantown police chief Giles Taylor, the Morgantown Police Department received information from the Butler County Sheriff’s Office regarding a vehicle reported stolen from New Image Car Care. John Adams Jr., 38, of Morgantown was seen entering a black Chevy Silverado…

Lee Wood named director of WKU Cross Country/Track and Field

Source: WKU Athletics. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced the hiring of Lee Wood as Director of Cross Country/Track & Field on Monday. “We are excited to name Lee Wood our next Director of Cross Country/Track & Field,” Stewart said. “Coach Wood guided the program admirably this spring following Coach Chumbley’s passing, with steadfast leadership…

Bowling Green man charged with assault, unlawful imprisonment

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing charges related to a reported assault case. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded to the Western Hills Motel on Morgantown Road at 4:45 a.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, officers say they spoke to a female subject with visible injuries on her body. Police say the subject…

Morgantown man charged with burglary at Muse apartment complex

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Morgantown man is facing multiple charges following an alleged burglary at the Muse apartment complex in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, Bowling Green police responded Saturday at 9:45 p.m. to the Muse apartments for a reported burglary in progress. Police say a resident stated she saw a man on her security camera enter…

Man arrested after nearly hitting vehicles on I-165

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is behind bars after alleged reckless driving on Interstate 165 in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police was dispatched for a reckless driver on Interstate 165 south on Saturday. Troopers say they received a report that a Cadillac was unable to maintain its lane. Authorities say the vehicle crossed…