Author: WNKY Staff

Infant dead after house fire in Monroe County

TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is investigating after a house fire left one infant dead and a toddler severely burned. According to a release by KSP, troopers received a call from the Monroe County 911 Center on Oct. 21 shortly after 1 p.m. requesting investigative assistance for a residential fire in the limits of Tompkinsville in…

Drug task force announces participation in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local law enforcement is partnering to address public safety and public health. The Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force announced multi-partner participation in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26. The event will take place from 10 am to 2 pm at five sites. The DEA, Drug Task Force, Bowling Green Police, Kentucky…

Logan Chamber announces new downtown speaker system

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – An exciting addition is coming to downtown Russellville. The Logan County Chamber of Commerce announced the addition of a new speaker system on Tuesday. After a presentation, the Russellville City Council approved the addition. The chamber says the new speaker system will enhance the ambiance of downtown Russellville, create a new atmosphere for merchants, and improve public…

Lady Tops wrap up day two at The Ally

Results: https://scoreboard.clippd.com/tournaments/233374/scoring/team WEST POINT, Miss. – WKU women’s golf wrapped up the second round of play at The Ally on Tuesday at Old Waverly Golf Club and sits in eighth place with 18 holes remaining. The Lady Tops are at 18-over 594 through 36 holes in a field that includes Florida, Mississippi State, Vanderbilt, Auburn and Indiana. NOTABLES The second…

Scare on the Square to be held this weekend

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – There are some new features to look forward to at this year’s Scare on the Square. According to Downtown BGKY, the Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society will be onsite with adoptable pets at Fountain Square Park. Concessions and inflatables will also be available. In addition, families can look forward to free trick-or-treating on the square and…

Once-abandoned Kentucky dog named finalist for Farm Dog of the Year

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – Kentucky Farm Bureau has announced a Kentucky dog is among five finalists for the People’s Choice Pup award in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 2024 Farm Dog of the Year Competition. According to a release by the Kentucky Farm Bureau, Daisy, a mix of several breeds, was entered by KFB members Shelby and Lora Ennis of Elizabethtown….

Oak Grove man celebrates second win from lottery scratch-off ticket

Source: Kentucky Lottery. OAK GROVE, Ky. – An Oak Grove man is celebrating a $50,000 win from the Kentucky Lottery. According to lottery officials, a man, who wishes to remain anonymous, said he regularly buys Kentucky Lottery Scratch-offs when heading home from work. On Oct. 13, officials say the man stopped at 115 One Stop Market in Oak Grove, where…