Author: WNKY Staff

Community Shred Day donations to benefit Kentucky Kids on the Block

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This Saturday, Service One Credit Union is hosting a Community Shred Day event. The public can bring any paper documents they want to shred for free. This includes paystubs, tax documents, bank statements and more. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at Service One Credit Union at 1609 Campbell Lane. While this…

BREAKING: Body found in Laurel County identified as Joseph Couch

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has confirmed a body found in Laurel County has been positively identified as Joseph Couch. The governor’s office confirmed Friday that Kentucky’s chief medical examiner Dr. William Ralston and the state police crime lab have confirmed the identity using DNA extracted from bone. “We appreciate everyone involved in the search and are grateful no…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet releases Traffic Impact Report effective through Sept. 27

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The following expected traffic impacts in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 area effective through Sept. 27 are listed below. All work is subject to change: Interstate 165 A project to resurface and rehabilitate Interstate 165 in Butler County continues. Crews are milling and resurfacing the roadway in both directions from mile point 26.4 to mile…

UPDATE: One dead following rollover crash in Barren County

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One person is dead following a fatal rollover crash in Barren County on Friday. According to the Barren County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 11:37 a.m. Friday for a fatal crash in the 7000 block of Edmonton Road. Deputies say a tractor-trailer was traveling east when it left the left side of the roadway. The vehicle…

Baby powder brand issues recall over asbestos concerns

(CNN) – Parents should be aware of a major recall concerning a certain brand of baby powder. According to the Food and Drug Administration, Dynarex Corporation has recalled its Dynacare Baby Powder due to the possible risk of asbestos. The company says 62 cases of 14-ounce plastic bottles with item number 4875 has the potential to be contaminated. The product…

Deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for May storm damage is Sept. 23

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you had damage done to your property during the week of May 21-27, an important deadline for FEMA assistance is coming up. Monday, Sept. 23 is the final day for Kentuckians who were impacted by the May 21-27 severe storms to apply with FEMA. Survivors have until 11:59 p.m. to apply for assistance. You can…

BikeWalk BG hosting family bike ride on Saturday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – BikeWalk BG is hosting a bike ride for all ages this Saturday, Sept. 21. The Family Slow Roll will start at Buchanon Park in Bowling Green. The event is set to start at 8:30 a.m., and participants should meet by 8:15 a.m. in the parking lot. This is a free, public event. To learn more, you…

KSP investigating fatal Muhlenberg County crash

BREMEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a fatal crash in Muhlenberg County. Troopers say they responded to a call at approximately 4:42 p.m. on Thursday from the Muhlenberg County Sheriff’s Department for a fatal crash on KY 70, 8 miles east of Madisonville. KSP Post 2 says the initial investigation shows that Roxana Allison, 37, of Providence,…