Author: WNKY Staff

Developer closes on properties in Bowling Green for regional housing project

FRANKFORT, Ky. – An update is available regarding nearly 1,000 housing units being built in western Kentucky. During Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update, Gov. Andy Beshear announced SOCAYR, the developer of this project, closed on properties in Mayfield, Dawson Springs and Bowling Green. The sites will house 294 of the nearly 1,000 rental units announced, officials say. Beshear first announced the…

Good & Gather burrito bowls sold at Target stores nationwide recalled

Source: FDA. One company is recalling frozen burrito bowl meals sold at Target stores nationwide due to a risk of allergic reactions. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, One Frozen, LLC is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Good & Gather Southwest-Style Burrito Bowl Blend. The USDA says this is because the product may contain shrimp, a shellfish,…

Study finds insomnia is linked to dementia

(CNN) – Trouble sleeping could mean more than just feeling tired – it may raise the risk of dementia later in life. That’s according to a study published Wednesday in the journal “Neurology.” Researchers ran brain scans and sleep assessments on nearly 3,000 people over five years. They found those with insomnia faced a 40% higher chance of cognitive decline….

No credible threat found after lockdowns at Berea area schools, police say

BEREA, Ky. – Berea police say there is no credible threat found after reports concerning Madison Southern High School. The Berea Police Department says at 11:40 a.m. Thursday, Madison Southern and Foley Middle School were placed on lockdown, following internal procedures. Officers say through a coordinated effort with Madison County Schools staff, law enforcement agencies investigated the threat and found…

City and county firefighters participate in Nashville stair climb

Source: Warren County Fire Department System. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Bowling Green and Warren County fire personnel gathered in Nashville, Tennessee on Sunday to remember firefighters lost in 9/11. Every year, firefighters from the Bowling Green Fire Department and Warren County Fire Department System climb 110 floors in remembrance. Fire officials say each member was given a badge with a…

2 charged after burglary, allegedly ask victims to unlock stolen laptop

PAINTSVILLE, Ky. – Two people are facing charges after they reportedly asked burglary victims to remove the password from a stolen laptop. According to a uniform citation, the Paintsville Police Department was contacted by victims of a reported theft just before 6 p.m. on Sept. 9. Authorities say they met with the victims, who stated they had been communicating with…

11-year-old boy charged following threat made to Mayfield Middle School

MAYFIELD, Ky. – An 11-year-old child has been charged with terroristic threatening after a reported threat toward Mayfield Middle School on Thursday. The Mayfield Police Department says it received a call at 6:10 a.m. this morning about a juvenile making threats toward the school. Mayfield police say they quickly identified, located and detained the suspected juvenile. Following interviews and considered…

FBI seeking ‘person of interest’ following fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk

Source: FBI Salt Lake City/@FBISaltLakeCity. SALT LAKE CITY – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is asking for assistance to identify a person of interest following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The shooting occurred Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Utah Valley University. Further details surrounding the shooting can be viewed here. The above images were posted to X on…

Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce receives TVA Workforce Invest Grant

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is receiving a Workforce Invest Grant by the Tennessee Valley Authority to support collaborative efforts in manufacturing and education. “The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to receive the TVA Workforce Invest Grant, to equip our students with industry-recognized certifications and hands-on experience in automation, robotics and…

1 sustains ‘traumatic injuries’ in single-vehicle crash on Warren County road

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One person is being treated for traumatic injuries following a crash Wednesday in Warren County. According to the Warren County Fire Department System, units from Hadley and Browning fire departments responded to a single-vehicle crash in the 10,000 block of Morgantown Road. Fire personnel say the vehicle sustained heavy damage, with one female driver inside of…