Author: WNKY Staff

Wetzel’s Pretzels opens first Kentucky location in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A national pretzel bakery is opening in Bowling Green. Wetzel’s Pretzels, known for fresh, hand-rolled pretzels, is now open inside the Walmart located at 150 Walton Ave in Bowling Green. The location is the first in the state of Kentucky and is owned and operated by Tina Boling, of Bowling Green. “Opening my first Wetzel’s location…

Med Center announces partnership with national electronic health record system company

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health announced a partnership with Epic, the nation’s leading electronic health record (EHR) system, on Wednesday. According to a release, Med Center Health’s Board of Directors approved the partnership, citing an investment in innovation and collaboration to improve healthcare and quality of life in the region. “Med Center Health’s partnership with Epic will improve…

McIvor named to Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award watch list

Photo source: WKU Athletics.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football quarterback Maverick McIvor has been named to the 2025 Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List, the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce and SPORTyler announced Wednesday. The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award honors the legacy of Texas legend Earl Campbell and his home community of Tyler, Texas. The award recognizes the…

Monroe County shooting leaves 1 Cave City man dead

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Cave City man is dead following a shooting incident in Monroe County. Kentucky State Police responded to a call from Monroe County for assistance with a fatal shooting investigation at 9:30 pm on Monday. KSP’s preliminary investigation states Scott Eudy, 50, of Cave City, went to a residence on Sugar Creek Road and attempted to enter…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted in connection with burglary charges

GLASGOW, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is searching for a man in connection with a reported burglary. Troopers say 45-year-old Willie Albany is wanted by authorities on a bond violation for second-degree burglary, fourth-degree assault and unlawful imprisonment. Albany is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, 200 pounds and bald with brown eyes….

Warren County firefighters respond to workshop fire

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Fire Department System responded to a detached workshop fire on Blue Level Road at 9 pm on Tuesday, according to a release. WCFDS units from Browning, along with Barren River, Hadley, and Woodburn,  located a one-story detached workshop with smoke and fire showing at the scene. The release states that two handlines were…

Road closure in Barren County to impact traffic

GLASGOW, Ky. – Drivers in Barren County should be aware of an upcoming road closure. Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management says 4387 Matthews Mill Road to Browning School Road will be closed in sections for cross tile replacement. The road will not be passable in this area from 8 a.m. until completion each day. Drivers should use a detour and travel…

FDA advises against eating certain shrimp sold at Walmart

KENTUCKY – Health officials are urging the public not to consume certain shrimp sold at Walmart stores in multiple states, including Kentucky. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says raw frozen shrimp products processed by PT. Bahari Makmur Sejati, an Indonesian firm, are impacted under the advisory. The FDA says this is due to concerns of potential cesium exposure. The…