Author: WNKY Staff

Warren County household hazardous waste event to be held April 26

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County residents may want to do some spring cleaning during an upcoming household hazardous waste event. This event is for Warren County residents only, and it’s set to be held on Saturday, April 26 on 999 Lauren Avery Drive. This event gives residents the chance to dispose of hazardous waste, paint, batteries, electronics and more….

Bowling Green Open announces The J.M. Smucker Co. as official title sponsor

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Open, PDGA A-Tier Disc Golf has announced The J.M. Smucker Co. as the official title sponsor of this year’s event. According to a release, the company’s sponsorship of this year’s event will help further extend the fun and entertainment that day. “We are thrilled to welcome The J.M. Smucker Co. as our official…

Traffic stop leads to meth charges in Smiths Grove

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – Three people are facing charges after police say they found methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Smiths Grove. According to a uniform citation, the Smiths Grove Police Department observed a vehicle just after midnight Thursday exiting the Buc-ee’s parking lot. Police say the driver, identified as 39-year-old Joshua McCarty of Russellville, was not wearing a seat…

Emergency agencies to assist accident reenactment at Franklin-Simpson High School

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A non-emergency accident reenactment will be taking place at Franklin-Simpson High School Thursday. On April 17, Robert Palmer, director of Simpson County Emergency Management, says not to be alarmed if you see emergency vehicles from 1 to 3 p.m. near the school’s football field. Officials say during this time, a vehicle accident reenactment involving farm equipment may…

Franklin Police Department searching for stolen vehicle

FRANKLIN, KY –  The Franklin Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a vehicle that was stolen Wednesday evening. According to the post on FPD’s Facebook page, the vehicle is a White Chevrolet truck that was stolen from the Dollar General on Scottsville Road around 6 p.m. The truck’s plate number is 917ZJE, and it has a…

Adams announces second ‘I Voted’ sticker contest

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Secretary of State Michael Adams is inviting all Kentucky students to participate in the second annual “I Voted” sticker contest. Officials say this contest is open to all Kentucky students from kindergarten to 12th grade. To enter, students need to send in their best design for an “I Voted” sticker. The winning sticker design will be handed…

Target brand baby food recalled due to elevated levels of lead

(CNN) – Parents, check your pantry! Baby food sold at a major retailer is being recalled for containing elevated levels of lead. The recall includes more than 25,000 units of Target Good and Gather baby pea, zucchini, kale and thyme puree. The products were sold at Target stores nationwide. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the affected products…

Med Center Health Glasgow to officially open on April 28

Source: Med Center Health. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health Glasgow is set to officially open next week. Med Center Health and the Barren County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon cutting ceremony  for the facility on Thursday, April 24 at 10 a.m. The new location will be at 401 South L Rogers Wells Blvd. in Glasgow. The…