Author: WNKY Staff

“You go home and become debt free,” Tennessee man claims $1 million Kentucky Lottery prize

Source: Kentucky Lottery. ADAIRVILLE, Ky. – A Springfield, Tennessee man is celebrating a a $1 million Kentucky Lottery win. According to a release by the Kentucky Lottery, the man won the top prize from a $1 million Casino Nights Kentucky Lottery Scratch-off ticket. Jody, who requested not to share his last name, opted to take the game’s $700,000 lump sum…

Portion of Glasgow square closed on Friday

GLASGOW, Ky. – A portion of the Glasgow downtown square is set to close on Friday, police say. The closure is due to the 2024 Summer Concert Series taking place Friday evening. The Glasgow Police Department says the closure will start at 3 p.m. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes.

Allen Co. Sheriff seeking information on stolen vehicle

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on a stolen vehicle. A 2011 Dodge Ram was reported stolen at the area of Maysville Road early Friday. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office asks that those with information on the stolen vehicle call the office at 270.237.3210.

Rare bourbon raffle for Habitat for Humanity

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Habitat for Humanity’s rare bourbon raffle is almost over, but there is still time for you to support. This national fundraiser helps the local work being done in Bowling Green. A lot of the funds from the bourbon raffle are normally earned from other states. Matt Sheffield, chief development officer of Habitat for Humanity, says, “We don’t…

Bridge KY helps local community by making meals

GLASGOW, Ky.- Bridge KY is making meals for the people who need it most. Bridge KY is focused on minimizing the number of people who are displaced or may need support. In this program, people’s lives are changing for the better, no matter what the circumstances are. Wade Copas, the executive director of Bridge KY, tells us how Bridge KY…

UPDATE: Person reported missing in Warren County now found

Provided by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. UPDATE: The Warren County Sheriff’s office says Mr. Gover has been located and is safe. The Golden Alert has been canceled. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing person. Authorities say Robert “Bobby” Gover, Jr., 68, was last seen around 12:30 p.m. in the Dillard Road area….

6 Kentuckians, including a Glasgow woman, charged following nationwide healthcare fraud operation

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Glasgow woman has indicted on charges following a nationwide healthcare fraud operation. According to a release from the Western District of Kentucky, six Kentuckians face criminal charges in connection with schemes to defraud health care benefit programs and misuse of controlled substances. The charges are part of the Justice Department’s 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement…

STEM camp teaches next generation at Phil Moore Park

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Thrive Program ended its STEM camp at Phil Moore Park with a bang. Professor Graybeard, the Science Guy, demonstrated combustion and explained its use in escaping earth’s gravity. The event capped off a week of fun learning about science, technology, engineering and mathematics. He said, “Well, science is everything. We live in a world where…

Brewco Marketing Group bringing $1.26 million expansion to Muhlenberg County

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A new investment is set to bring 18 full-time jobs to Muhlenberg County, officials say. Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that Brewco Marketing Group plans to invest over $1.26 million in an expansion at its existing operation in Central City. “Congratulations to Brewco Marketing Group and everyone in Muhlenberg County on the continued growth of this incredible…

Units respond to scene of tractor trailer fire on I-65 southbound

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Multiple agencies are at the scene of a reported tractor trailer fire in Warren County. Kentucky State Police trooper Katan Parker confirmed KSP is at the scene of a semi hauling wooden office furniture on fire on Interstate 65 southbound near the 16 mile marker. Parker stated no injures have been reported. He says all three…