Author: WNKY Staff

Feeding America to host School Food Pantry Distribution in Horse Cave

HORSE CAVE, Ky. – Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland is bringing meal supplies to two Caverna Independent Schools on Friday, May 2. School officials say the program will be open to all Caverna families, and food will be distributed from 9 to 11 a.m. Families can receive food while supplies last at both Caverna Middle School and Caverna High School. If…

Bowling Green man sentenced to 20 years following Wendy’s fire

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following a fire over a year ago at an area Wendy’s. According to court documents, 41-year-old Michael Sheehan of Bowling Green was sentenced Tuesday, April 29 in Warren Circuit Court for charges of second-degree arson, third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief, tampering with physical evidence…

BG Fire Department engineer retires after 20 years serving community

Source: Bowling Green Fire Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department is honoring a member of its team upon his retirement on Wednesday. The department says engineer Caleb Hulsey is retiring today following 20 years of service. They thank Hulsey for his years of dedicated service to BGFD and the City of Bowling Green. News 40 thanks…

Some Warren County roads remain closed due to flooding

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Some roads in Warren County still remain closed following April flooding. According to Warren County officials, floodwaters are receding, and the Warren County Road Department has assisted to get many roads reopened. As of 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, the following roads remain closed in the county due to flooding, officials say: Homer Murray (at Coleman…

Local nonprofit in need of bed donations

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One local Warren County nonprofit needs your help. Good Deeds KY says they are in desperate need of beds. This organization works to serve our homeless community and provide resources for those in need. The ask folks to donate mattresses, box springs or bed frames. They accept twin, full or queen sizes, you can find where…

The Foundry to teach personal finance basics at free event

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you’re looking for help in figuring out your finances, The Foundry Christian Community Center has you covered. On Wednesday night, the organization is hosting a personal finances conversation aimed at parents in need. This event is for those who don’t know where to start to be able to get the information and free advice they…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Woman wanted for leaving scene of accident, forgery

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police says it is looking for a woman accused of leaving the scene of an accident. Thirty-four-year-old Kayla E. Stanfield is wanted on two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, four counts of forgery and leaving the scene of an accident, according to KSP. Troopers say…

Barren County senior named semifinalist in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Source: Barren County Schools.GLASGOW, Ky. – A graduating senior from Barren County High School has been named a semifinalist in the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. School officials say BCHS senior Grant Harper is one of 621 semifinalists for this honor, a group that was chosen out of 6,000 candidates. According to Barren County Schools, inclusion in this program is…

Grayson County teen suffers critical injuries after being struck by vehicle

Photo credit: K105LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A Grayson County High School senior is in critical condition after being hit by an SUV Tuesday afternoon. According to a report by WNKY News 40 partner K105, a female senior at Grayson County High School was struck after accidentally walking between two stationary  vehicles and into the path of an oncoming SUV on Brandenburg…