Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green firefighters give back with Thanksgiving food boxes

Source: Bowling Green Fire Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This week, Bowling Green firefighters gathered together at headquarters to assemble Thanksgiving food boxes. These boxes were given to local charities and will be distributed to those wanting to have a special Thanksgiving but may not have the means to do so. Over 70 boxes were assembled for our community. BGFD…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted on flagrant non-support charge

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is asking assistance to find a man wanted on a flagrant-non support offense. Troopers say 27-year-old Marquise Brown is facing a flagrant-non support charge (child support),  a felony in Kentucky that happens when someone consistently fails to provide support they are obligated to provide. Brown is described…

Bowling Green woman charged with identity theft

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is facing charges related to providing a false identity. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded around 4 a.m. Wednesday to the 2100 block of Hadley Loop Road regarding an attempt to serve two felony warrants on an individual. Deputies say upon arrival,  did not get a response…

Man allegedly sets Glasgow store’s vehicle on fire

GLASGOW, Ky. – A man is accused of setting a vehicle on fire. Glasgow Police Department Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says the department responded to Lessenberry Do It Center on West Main Street on Tuesday. Police say Jeffrey Dugard, 59, called 911 and said he had set fire to the vehicle owned by Lessenberry Do It Center. At…

Kentucky woman arrested in alleged scam involving photography business

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. – A Kentucky woman is facing charges related to a theft by deception case involving her photography business. According to sheriff John Root with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, a Laurel County detective arrested Dakota Mackenzie Burns, 25, of London on Tuesday morning following an investigation that determined Burns allegedly was paid for photography services through a…

Christmas on College Street slated for Dec. 6

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Join the community in downtown Bowling Green for a Christmas celebration the whole family can enjoy. On Dec. 6, the City of Bowling Green is hosting Christmas on College Street from 3 to 5:30 p.m. During the event, the city says visitors can enjoy Christmas cookies inspired by flavors from around the world, along with hot…

Lady Toppers host Tennessee State on Wednesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball will continue its homestand with Tennessee State on Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 4 p.m. in E.A. Diddle Arena. AT THE GAME Mental Health Awareness Game 4 for $20 – Fans can purchase four tickets for $20 as part of a Thanksgiving ticket deal. The deal is call-in only. To purchase tickets, please call…

Dog treats sold in Kentucky recalled for potential salmonella threat

(CNN) – Dog owners are being warned to be cautious about what they’re feeding their pets. Sixteen-ounce bags of “Hollywood Feed Carolina Made Chicken Chips” have been recalled due to a potential salmonella threat. The Food and Drug Administration says dogs who eat salmonella-tainted food can suffer several health issues, including nausea, fever and abdominal cramping. FDA officials say the…

Warren County student athletes hosting donation drive

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This holiday season, Warren County Public Schools student athletes need your help. They’re hosting a new toys and sports equipment drive from Dec. 9 to Dec. 21, allowing drop off at the Warren County middle and high schools during scheduled athletic events. All donations will go to support local families in need.