Author: WNKY Staff

Downtown BGKY hosting first-ever Harvest Crawl during festival

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new event is being added to this year’s Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival. According to a Facebook post by Downtown BGKY, a Harvest Crawl will be taking place the same day as the festival on Oct. 19. The event put together by Fountain Row bars and restaurants will have fall drink and food specials. This year’s…

Federal agencies warn against price gouging after recent hurricanes

Multiple federal agencies posted a warning to consumers to be on the lookout for price gougers and scammers looking to capitalize from natural disasters. The agencies say consumers naturally face extreme stress during natural disasters, and it’s an easy time to fall prey to such schemes. During this week’s White House briefing, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre warned of price gouging…

Scottsville man charged with drug possession after traffic stop

ADOLPHUS, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges following a traffic stop in Allen County. According to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop Wednesday on a vehicle in the Adolphus community. The driver was identified as Mathew Dagen, 30, of Scottsville. Through investigation, deputies say they discovered Dagen possessed narcotics. Dagen was arrested and transported…

Community reacts after body found in Robertson County

ROBERTSON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – A Robertson woman is behind bars after the Kentucky State Police observed a dismembered body that witnesses believe to be her mother. Trooper David Jones says KSP responded to a home on Brierly Ridge Road Wednesday afternoon after a man who arrived to work on the property made a horrific discovery. Jones said two of the…

Glasgow man facing drug trafficking, handgun possession charges

GLASGOW, Ky. – A search warrant results in the arrest of a Glasgow man on drug, and gun possession charges. Glasgow Police Public Information Officer Terry Flatt says the department executed a search warrant at a residence on Bethel Church Road on Thursday. The search warrant was for possible stolen property and firearms. Officers at the scene located Eric Wells,…

Posts encouraging eating disorders recommended to X users

  (NBC).- Content warning: This piece includes descriptions of eating disorders and self-harm that may be triggering to some readers. The National Alliance for Eating Disorders Helpline provides support, resources, and information about treatment options at 1-866-662-1235. You can also text “ALLIANCE” to 741741 to be contacted by a trained volunteer. Communities that promote eating disorders have been thriving on…

Site selected for first Wawa convenience store in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One of the country’s most popular convenience stores is coming to Bowling Green and the location site has been selected. Andy Shultz, founder of The Koin Group, a real estate developer based in Bowling Green, says the Wawa convenience store will be constructed on a 19-acre development on Hennessy Way located in front of the National…

Barren County Sheriff’s Office warns public of new phone scam

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office wants the public to be aware of a new scam. The office says the caller will identify as Deputy Mark Milton, badge #0394A. The office says this is a false name and badge number. The caller tells victims that they have warrants for an arrest for missed court dates. The caller requests…

Kentucky neuroscience doctor honored with national distinction

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Dr. Meriem Bensalem-Owen, director of the epilepsy program at UK Healthcare’s Kentucky Neuroscience Institute, recently added another national distinction to her professional profile. Bensalem-Owen has been named president of the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society founded in 1946. ACNS is the leading U.S. professional organization devoted to the establishment and maintenance of standards of excellence in clinical neurophysiology….

‘We Care Too’ benefit concert to raise funds for hurricane victims

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – White Squirrel Brewery and local musicians are joining together to create “We Care Too,” a benefit concert for victims of the recent hurricanes. The concert will be held on Nov. 9 at White Squirrel Brewery from 2 to 11 p.m. The goal is to raise funds for a local family in need while enjoying live performances…