Author: WNKY Staff

Salvation Army to accept Giving Tuesday donations for those in need

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Dec. 3, the Salvation Army of Bowling Green is reaching out to the community to participate in Giving Tuesday. According to a release by the Salvation Army, a contribution this Giving Tuesday will go to vital resources, like shelter, food, emergency rent and utility assistance and Christmas support for local families. Giving Tuesday, celebrated annually…

KFB Educational Mini-Grant awarded to farm bureaus in Allen, Logan counties

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Two local farm bureaus are being recognized as two of the six recipients of a 2024 Kentucky Farm Bureau Educational Mini-Grant. According to a release by the Kentucky Farm Bureau, the Allen County Farm Bureau is being honored for its project to build book barns at the Allen County Primary Center and Intermediate Center. This mini-grant is a…

Tennessee woman allegedly possesses drugs with child in vehicle

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Tennessee woman is charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and drug possession after a traffic stop on Wednesday, November 27. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says a traffic safety stop was conducted at 2356 Old Hartsville Road after a vehicle failed to signal. The operator of the vehicle is Ashley Smith, 40 of Red…

Thedford named CUSA freshman of the week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball freshman guard Julius Thedford has been named Conference USA Freshman of the Week, the league announced on Monday. The Memphis native earns the award coming off a pair of stellar performances for the Hilltoppers last week that included a career-best 19 points in a home win over Marshall on Saturday, and 18 points…

Man threatens to “open fire” at Allen County Sheriff’s Office

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is charged with second-degree terroristic threatening after posting threats on social media. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says Michael Baker, 39 of Scottsville, made several threatening posts on Facebook to the Allen County Sheriff’s Office and threats of violence to other people. Allen County Sheriff Brandon Ford says Baker threatened to “open fire” at…

TVA STEM grants reach local community and beyond

KENTUCKY – The Tennessee Valley Authority has donated over $1 million to schools across Kentucky, and some of that funding is reaching the local community. The TVA is awarding a record-tying $1.5 million in grants to educators to develop science, technology, engineering and math education projects. You can see just some of those local schools and how much they’ve been…

VH Dream Center in need of volunteers

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The VH Dream Center is searching for volunteers, and they need your help. You may have noticed just how cold it has been these past few nights. That’s why the VH Dream Center is setting up space at their facility for an emergency warming shelter. But they can’t do this alone – here’s how you can help:…

Misinformation spreads regarding Glasgow Christmas Parade

GLASGOW, Ky. – A recent article going around on social media seems to be bringing some misinformation to the upcoming Glasgow Christmas Parade. Barren Inc., the organization behind the Glasgow parade, wants to clear the air after a fake post regarding the Christmas event is gaining traction. They just want to relay that the fire department will not be releasing…