Author: WNKY Staff

WGGC’s Kenny Beckman named Kentucky Broadcasters Association On-Air Personality of the Year

October 8, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Goober 95.1 (WGGC) has announced their very own Kenny Beckman was named On-Air Personality of the Year at the Kentucky Broadcasters Association’s annual Excellence in Broadcasting Awards ceremony held on Sept. 30. According to a release by WGGC-FM, the awards celebrate achievements of “outstanding broadcasters throughout the state.” Beckman, known for his outgoing personality and connection…

Truck catches fire after owner tries to pull down tree

October 8, 2024

WNKY Staff,

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – The Leitchfield Fire Department responded to a truck fire on Monday. According to a report from WNKY News 40 partner K105 FM, the Leitchfield Fire Department responded to a truck fire on Basham Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters located a truck engulfed in flames. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire to the truck and a grass fire….

Shop Local: Fine Arts Bistro

October 8, 2024

WNKY Staff,

In this week’s Shop Local, Kellie McKay visits the Fine Arts Bistro in Glasgow! To learn more about the Fine Arts Bistro, click right here.

KSP investigates fatal Floyd County crash

October 8, 2024

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PRESTONSBURG, Ky, – A car crash in Floyd County has claimed the life of a woman. Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a call to a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 114 in Prestonsburg at approximately 9:30 pm on Sunday. The investigation determined that a vehicle operated by Keith Anderson crossed the center line and struck a vehicle operated by…

UPDATE: Suspect in vehicle break-ins flees WKU police on bicycle, facing handgun and drug charges

October 8, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing weapon and drug charges after evading police. The Western Kentucky Police Department says it observed a man who matched the description of a suspect in multiple vehicle break-ins on Normal Street next to WKU’s South Lot early Tuesday morning. Police say the suspect jumped on his bicycle and fled through…

UPDATE: One person in custody after fire at Kroger on 31-W Bypass

October 7, 2024

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple units responded to the scene of a reported fire at Kroger on U.S. 31-W Bypass in Bowling Green on Monday afternoon. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, a subject entered the store and set two Halloween displays on fire, as well as two displays outside of the store. Bowling Green Fire Department public information…

Dolly Parton to donate $1 million for Hurricane Helene relief efforts

October 7, 2024

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NEWPORT, Tenn.- Dolly Parton announced that she has given $1 million of her own money to help the victims of Hurricane Helene. Helene came ashore in Florida on Sept. 26 as a Category 4 hurricane and carved a path of destruction as it moved northward, killing more than 220 people in six states, including in eastern Tennessee where Parton is…

Sen. Rand Paul stops at Berry Global in Bowling Green

October 7, 2024

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Sen. Rand Paul visited Berry Global in Bowling Green so the company could show off its recycling efforts. The company makes plastic wrap for many consumer products and works with their clients to get as much back as possible to recycle. Plastic waste has been a serious concern for many recently. Paul said, “Sounds like a…

Warren County Regional Jail to welcome peer support specialist

October 7, 2024

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Regional Jail has announced it is partnering with Addiction Recovery Care to welcome a full-time peer support specialist program. A full-time peer support specialist is being added to its Reentry Services Division starting in October, according to a release by Warren County Regional Jail. The jail says it will collaborate with Addiction Recovery…

WCSO, veteran organizations hosting drive for hurricane victims

October 7, 2024

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Throughout the month, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with local veteran service organizations to collect supplies for victims of Hurricane Helene. American Legion, the VFW, AM Vets and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office are collecting canned goods, baby supplies and cleaning supplies from now until Oct. 19. Collection is open weekly Monday to Friday…