Author: WNKY Staff

Glasgow police conducting traffic safety checkpoints in December

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is announcing it will conduct traffic safety checkpoints starting Wednesday through the end of December. Police say the checkpoints serve as a way to promote safety and enforce laws. The Traffic Safety Checkpoints will include but not be limited to Columbia Avenue, West Main Street, North Jackson Highway and Happy Valley Road. Officers…

1 dead after vehicle overturns in Letcher County

LINEFORK, Ky. – One person is dead following a crash in Letcher County on Tuesday. The Kentucky State Police says Post 13 troopers received a call in reference to a single vehicle accident on Defeated Creek Road in the Linefork community of Letcher County. Troopers say they responded, along with medical personnel, to the scene and located a vehicle overturned….

Mother and son evacuated from Gaza arrive in Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – The United Nations estimates nearly two million people in Gaza are without a home since the start of the Israel-Hamas War last October. That includes a 13-year-old boy and his mother. WKYT reports the teen’s leg had to be amputated after his neighbor’s house was bombed. The two were evacuated to Lexington, Kentucky on Monday, where…

Baker Farms recalls mustard greens for listeria concern

Source: FDA, Baker Farms. (CNN) – Baker Farms has issued a recall for its mustard greens due to listeria contamination. The Baker Farms Curly Mustard was sold in 16-ounce bags with a best-by date of November 21, 2024. The impacted bags were distributed from Nov. 5 to Nov. 9. These were sold to distribution centers in several states, including Kentucky….

Metcalfe Co. High School students to take part in Youth Leadership Program

Source: Metcalfe County Schools. EDMONTON, Ky. – Two Metcalfe County High School students are set to participate in the 2025 HOBY Kentucky Leadership Seminar. According to Metcalfe County Schools, HOBY ambassadors and MCHS sophomores Corinne Keller and Abby Shirley will travel to a Kentucky college or university next summer to practice their personal leadership skills and values. The students will…

Section of Nashville Road, Dishman Lane intersection to close temporarily

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A portion of a Bowling Green intersection will close temporarily. BGMU says the right turn lane from Nashville Road onto Dishman Lane at 2927 Nashville Road will close on Wednesday, December 4 at 7:30 pm. Crews will be conducting emergency sewer lateral repairs. The turn will reopen on Friday, December 6 once concrete is cured. BGMU…

Titans lose 42-19 to Commanders

(CBS) – The Tennessee Titans are on the hot seat for fans after a lackluster game over the weekend. The Titans clinched a third straight losing record to mark first-year coach Brian Callahan’s debut season in an ugly 42-19 loss to Washington. Yet another slow start, more turnovers, sacks and penalties ruined their chance at stringing together consecutive wins for…

Med Center Health Foundation hosting Make the Season Bright tree lightings

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health’s Make the Season Bright Program is back to offer a way to honor someone special while supporting patients and families. This year, the celebration will begin on Dec. 2 with events at Med Center Health hospital locations. The following events are free and open to the public, according to the Med Center Health…

Lane closures scheduled in Bowling Green beginning Wednesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Drivers in the Bowling Green area should be prepared for several temporary lane closures beginning Wednesday. According to transportation officials, the bridge located over the railroad track on U.S. 231 Campbell Lane (mile point 13.7) between U.S. 68 Russellville Road and Industrial Drive will have lane closures daily starting Dec. 4. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District…

Metcalfe Co. Middle basketball coach celebrates 100th win

Source: Metcalfe County Schools. EDMONTON, Ky. – One Metcalfe County coach is being celebrated this week after a major accomplishment. Metcalfe County Middle School basketball coach Daniel Garrett has achieved his 100th Hornet victory. Garrett started at the school system in 2022 and is an alumni of Metcalfe County himself. Congratulations to Garrett on this achievement.