Author: WNKY Staff

Tractor-trailer hit by train in Elizabethtown

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – A semi-truck was hit by a train in Elizabethtown Thursday night, and traffic saw the impact for nearly three hours. According to the Elizabethtown Police Department, the tractor-trailer was struck at the Nicholas Street railroad crossing located just west of the U.S. 31-W Bypass ramp intersection with U.S. 62. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported. However, motorists…

MadeGood granola bars recalled for potential presence of metal

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (WNKY) – MadeGood granola bars sold across the United States are under recall since officials say they may contain metal. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says Riverside Natural Foods issued the recall as a precautionary measure. Currently, officials say no injuries have been reported. This recall affects several varieties, including Chocolate Chip Granola…

UPDATE: Simpson Co. Schools no longer under soft lockdown

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Franklin-Simpson middle and high schools are no longer under a soft lockdown following a reported threat Friday. At about 2 p.m., the Kentucky State Police says it received a call about a school threat from a suicide hotline. KSP, Simpson County Sheriff’s Office, and Franklin Police Department responded to all Simpson County Schools. Troopers say the schools…

Biden-Harris Administration approves Kentucky’s digital grant application

WASHINGTON – Kentucky is one step closer to digital equity across the state after the federal government has approved to award an application. According to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, this approval allows the state to request access to more than $12 million to implement its digital equity plan. The plan outlines how the state will empower individuals and…

Barren County Sheriff’s Offices sees return of scam calls

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is issuing a scam alert for the community. It has come to deputies’ attention yet again that a caller is pretending to work for the Barren County Sheriff’s Office as a sheriff Ryan Spencer. The sheriff’s office says they do not have a deputy by that name, and their office will…

City of Bowling Green honors employees for service to community

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Friday, the City of Bowling Green threw an annual celebration to honor the incredible employees who have dedicated years of hard work and service to our vibrant community. Certificates were awarded to those who reached amazing milestones of their multiple years of service, each one a testament to their unwavering commitment and passion to the…

Woman charged with 2nd DUI after crashing into vehicle with children inside

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One woman is facing multiple charges after a crash allegedly involving alcohol Thursday in Bowling Green. In a uniform citation. Bowling Green police say they responded to Veterans Memorial Lane and New Bond Way around 8 p.m. for an injury collision. Police say upon arrival, they made contact with the driver of the first vehicle, identified…

Tops set to host Murray State in 154th Edition of historic rivalry

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball continues its non-conference slate this weekend and will host historic rival Murray State on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. CT in Diddle Arena. The matchup will mark the 154th all-time meeting against the Racers in a rivalry series dating back to 1932. Hilltopper Basketball prepares for Saturday’s tilt facing Murray State standing…

Mother, son sustain injuries in crash, flown for treatment

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A two-vehicle accident leaves a mother and son life-flighted for injuries. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle collision at Clarksville Road and Olmstead Road Thursday evening. Sheriff Stephen Stratton says deputies located a yellow Honda car and a red Ford F150. The Honda, operated by April Yates, was traveling southbound on Clarksville Road and…

Scammers posing as Allen County Sheriff’s Office

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A phone scam is active in Allen County. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says scammers are using methods to disguise phone numbers as the sheriff’s office phone number. Scammers call residents and identify themselves as federal jurors. They then request money be sent to an address in Bowling Green. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it does…