Author: WNKY Staff

Attorney general releases update on Letcher County shooting case

LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. – On Monday, Attorney General Russell Coleman gave an update on a hearing in Letcher County involving a fatal shooting. Coleman says that sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines will be arraigned in Letcher County District Court on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. He will appear virtually before a special judge. Update: Sheriff Shawn “Mickey” Stines will be…

Mathews, Maynard earn CUSA Player of the Week awards

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football defensive back Devonte’ Mathews has been named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Week and punter Cole Maynard has been named CUSA Special Teams Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Both Mathews and Maynard played major roles in WKU’s 26-21 victory over previously unbeaten Toledo on Saturday at Houchens-Smith Stadium. Mathews posted…

WKU recognizes 2024 Family of the Year

Source: WKU. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As part of Parent and Family Weekend, the family of WKU senior Emma Grace Young of Bowling Green was recognized as WKU’s 2024 Family of the Year. Young, a fourth generation Hilltopper, is majoring in computer science and Chinese. She is also a Mahurin Honors College scholar and part of WKU’s Chinese Flagship program….

Over 200 volunteers show up for Lakeshore Cleanup

Barren River Lake October of 2019BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Thousands of pounds of trash is now out of Barren River Lake thanks to the 37th annual Lakeshore Cleanup. According to Friends of Barren River Lake & Park, more than 200 volunteers gathered Saturday to clean the lake. This resulted in 32 tires and 600 bags of trash weighing in at…

UPDATE: Device deemed nonhazardous after investigation in Allen County

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – An area has been cleared by law enforcement after an investigation into a reported suspicious device in Allen County on Sunday. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says the Kentucky State Police with the Hazardous Materials Unit have deemed the device nonhazardous. KSP initially responded to investigate a reported suspicious device Sunday afternoon. The sheriff’s office says this…

Portion of road closed in Warren County

Source: Warren County KY Government. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Drivers traveling near downtown Bowling Green will want to be aware of a road closure. Bowling Green Municipal Utilities says East 10th Avenue is closed between Covington Street and Nutwood Street. BGMU says the closure is for water line improvements. Drivers should take a detour if this is their normal route.

Recall issued for Lactaid milk due to possible allergy risk

(CNN) – If you drink a certain type of milk, make sure to check your fridge. HP HOOD, LLC is recalling five types of its 96-ounce cartons of Lactaid milk. According to the Food and Drug Administration, the products might have trace amounts of almond, which can pose a potential serious health threat for people with related allergies. The milk…

Pursuit ends with vehicle crashing into truck in Edmonson County

BEE SPRING, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges after a police pursuit last week in Edmonson County. According to a uniform citation, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched on Sept. 16 to a call of a reckless driver all over the road. Deputies say upon locating the vehicle, they attempted to pull the driver over when the…

Fiery crash leaves one injured in Todd County

ELKTON, Ky. – First responders responded to a call for a vehicle fire on Sunday. According to Todd County Emergency Management, the Todd County Sheriff’s Office, Todd County EMS, and Elkton and Trenton Fire Departments received dispatch to Elkton Trenton Road Highway 1753 at approximately 5:30 pm. At the scene, a vehicle was on fire after striking a power pole….