Author: WNKY Staff

St. Teresa Ministries to donate over $120,000 for World Food Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – St. Teresa Ministries is presenting a check on World Food Day next Wednesday to benefit Warren County. According to a release by St. Teresa Ministries, the event will celebrate the contributions of shoppers, donors and volunteers. At the event, St. Teresa Ministries says it will donate more than $120,000 to local food organizations, helping to address…

Police respond to multi-vehicle collision on Russellville Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is at the scene of a multi-vehicle collision on Russellville Road. According to police, outbound traffic was shut down. News 40 crews are at the scene and say both lanes of traffic are now open. Details are limited at this time. This is a developing story. News 40 will provide additional…

Man charged with carjacking in Monroe County

MONROE COUNTY, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges in Monroe County, including carjacking and bribery of a public servant. According to an indictment warrant, Claude Cavin Jr., 25, was arrested on Tuesday on charges of alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense, second-degree disorderly conduct, menacing, carjacking, theft by unlawful taking or disposition auto between…

Meredith Rozanski receives KBE’s 2024 Kelly Award for Business and Education Partnership

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A local face of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce was presented with the Kentucky Board of Education’s Kelly Award for Business and Education Partnership. At an Oct. 8 meeting, Meredith Rozanski, executive vice president of operations for the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, received this honor. “I am honored to receive the Kelly Award…

Zaxby’s location celebrating 30th anniversary in local area

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This Wednesday, a local Zaxby’s location is celebrating three decades of business in the Bowling Green area. According to district manager Marty Clark, on Oct. 9, customers can receive a 30% discount on the entire menu in-store or in the drive-thru. This deal will be offered at the Zaxby’s located at 1801 U.S. 31-W in Bowling…

WGGC’s Kenny Beckman named Kentucky Broadcasters Association On-Air Personality of the Year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Goober 95.1 (WGGC) has announced their very own Kenny Beckman was named On-Air Personality of the Year at the Kentucky Broadcasters Association’s annual Excellence in Broadcasting Awards ceremony held on Sept. 30. According to a release by WGGC-FM, the awards celebrate achievements of “outstanding broadcasters throughout the state.” Beckman, known for his outgoing personality and connection…

Truck catches fire after owner tries to pull down tree

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – The Leitchfield Fire Department responded to a truck fire on Monday. According to a report from WNKY News 40 partner K105 FM, the Leitchfield Fire Department responded to a truck fire on Basham Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters located a truck engulfed in flames. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire to the truck and a grass fire….

KSP investigates fatal Floyd County crash

PRESTONSBURG, Ky, – A car crash in Floyd County has claimed the life of a woman. Kentucky State Police Pikeville Post received a call to a two-vehicle collision on State Highway 114 in Prestonsburg at approximately 9:30 pm on Sunday. The investigation determined that a vehicle operated by Keith Anderson crossed the center line and struck a vehicle operated by…