Author: WNKY Staff

Public Theatre of Kentucky hosting sensory-friendly show on Dec. 15

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you’re looking for some fun this holiday season, look no further than the Public Theatre of Kentucky’s production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Starting Thursday night through Dec. 22, the Public Theatre of Kentucky is putting on the 22nd annual production of this play. With fun being had by both the audience and the…

Bowling Green Rotary Club gives gift of new shoes to local children

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Rotary Club visited Warren Elementary to distribute shoes to children on Thursday morning. Club volunteers loaded the shoes into the school and helped students find the right fit for the holiday season and the new year. The club also distributed pairs of shoes to Parker-Bennett-Curry this afternoon and will visit Bristow, Jennings Creek…

T.J. Community Mission Foundation hosts ribbon cutting for new office location

GLASGOW, Ky. – The T.J. Community Mission Foundation celebrated the opening of its office in Glasgow on Thursday. As the philanthropic branch of T.J. Regional Health, the foundation works to build healthier communities in south-central Kentucky with projects, such as providing car seats for infants or families in need as they leave the hospital for their first ride home. They…

UPDATE: Father indicted on charges in son’s death in Butler County

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – A father is indicted on a murder charge following his son’s death in Butler County. On Nov. 21, court records say that an indictment was filed on Carl Martin, 81, of Rochester on charges of murder and tampering with physical evidence. The charges stem from Oct. 24, when the Morgantown Police Department says a dispute resulted…

Coffee with a Cop to be hosted with Bowling Green Police Department

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The community is invited to meet with Bowling Green police for Coffee with a Cop this weekend. On Saturday, Dec. 14, the Bowling Green Police Department will have officers on site at Mill House Café for a meet-and-greet. You can talk with officers about your concerns or ask questions, all while enjoying a hot drink. The…

Free coat giveaway to be hosted at HOTEL INC

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There’s a free winter coat giveaway going on next week as the winter weather continues to roll in. Next Wednesday, Dec. 18, you can stop by HOTEL INC at 1005 Boatlanding Road for this free giveaway. That’s set to be held from 9 a.m. to noon. There will also be free vaccinations available provided by Walgreens…

Glasgow officer honored for efforts to tackle impaired driving on roadways

GLASGOW, Ky. – Officers throughout south-central Kentucky got recognized Wednesday. Officer Jeffrey Childress was recognized by the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety through the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for his efforts to reduce alcohol and drug-impaired driving. Childress received the award after removing 18 DUI-impaired drivers from the highways over the past year. Congratulations to Childress on this accomplishment.

Edmonson County deputy honored as Police Officer of the Year by local VFW

Source: Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office.BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – Brownsville VFW Post 6937 presented community services awards to four Edmonson County public servants, and one deputy was among those honored. Police Officer of the Year, deputy Truman Waddell, was nominated by Edmonson County sheriff James Vincent for his response to a March 2024 domestic dispute. The sheriff’s office says Truman always gives…

Over 2 million Stanley mugs recalled due to lid detaching, causing burns

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. WNKY – More than 2 million Stanley mugs are now recalled due to concerns of a burn risk. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission says Stanley is recalling about 2.6 million Switchback and Trigger Action travel mugs since the lid threads can shrink when exposed to heat, causing the lid to detach. Safety…