Author: WNKY Staff

1 dead after collision on Cumberland Parkway in Adair County

GREENSBURG, Ky. – One man is dead following a collision in Adair County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers responded Monday at 6:08 p.m. to a two-vehicle injury collision on the Cumberland Parkway near the 45-mile marker in Adair County. Authorities say a preliminary investigation revealed 47-year-old Andy Lohden of Smiths Grove was traveling west on the Cumberland Parkway…

Barren County man charged with attempted murder after Monroe County shooting incident

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Barren County man is facing an attempted murder charge after a shooting incident in Monroe County. According to court documents, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says Caleb McClellan, 20, was a passenger in a vehicle just after midnight on Tuesday. McClellan allegedly fired a pistol at another vehicle with four people inside. The vehicle was struck…

Warren County units respond to structure fire on Goshen Church Road

Source: Warren County Fire Department System. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Further details are now available regarding a structure fire that occurred at a Warren County home. The Warren County Fire Department System says county units were dispatched around 5:25 p.m. to a report a house fire in the Gott community. Fire officials say multiple 911 calls reported the incident. Firefighters…

Girl Scouts adding new cookie flavor

(CNN) – When Girl Scout Cookie sales start in January, there will be a new cookie in the lineup. On Tuesday, the organization announced the addition of a rocky road-inspired cookie called Exploremores. The new chocolate cookie has a creamy filling with notes of chocolate, marshmallow and toasted almond-flavored crème. Like the Girl Scouts’ other cookies, they will be sold…

Suspect arrested after robbery at Puerto Vallarta

Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A suspect has been apprehended following an armed robbery at a Puerto Vallarta Mexican Restaurant in Bowling Green. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, officers worked in collaboration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Bowling Green Field Office of the Louisville Field Division to identify and apprehend…

Advanced robotic knee replacement available at T.J. Regional Health

GLASGOW, Ky. – A local healthcare facility now offers advanced robotic knee replacement. According to a release, T.J. Regional Health has invested in a ROSA® Knee, a robotically assisted surgical system. The system is designed to perform total knee replacement surgery. T.J. says computer and software technology give surgeons more control and precision. The system and the surgeons’ skills combine…

Warren County challenge encourages ‘good neighbor’ deeds

Source: Warren County KY Gov. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County is encouraging the community to be a good neighbor. The Good Neighbor Day Challenge has officially started, working to inspire others to spread kindness, keep neighborhoods clean or celebrate those that make the community great. Here’s how to enter: Do a good neighbor deed (bake cookies, pick up litter…

Phoenix Rising care kits to benefit children impacted by sex trafficking

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Phoenix Rising, a local nonprofit, is asking for help to make a difference for children impacted by sex trafficking. The nonprofit is gathering donations for its Care Kits for Kids program. Each year, it fills duffel bags with items, such as winter gloves, hats, personal hygiene products, snacks, educational materials, activities, a blanket, a teddy bear…

What to know about ‘kissing bug’ disease concerns in US

Source: WWBT via NBC News Channel Orbit. RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – Health officials are sharing information on a disease called Chagas, an illness spread by “kissing bugs,” that is present in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports around 280,000 people in the United States have it but usually have no idea. Some people are concerned…