Author: WNKY Staff

Russellville Rural units respond to brush fire

Source: Russellville Rural Fire Department. RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Rural Fire Department was dispatched Monday for a brush fire. Upon arrival, the fire department says it learned a tractor was on fire and that it had ignited a nearby wheat field. Officials say a short period later, multiple units stopped the fire. They extinguished the tractor shortly after, according…

Duncan Hines Days numbers show 29% increase in economic impact

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The second annual Duncan Hines Days had quite the numbers this year. According to a release by the City of Bowling Green, Duncan Hines Days of June 3-9, 2024 included 15 events held in areas of Bowling Green and Warren County. The city announced Friday it estimates at least 17,400 people attended a Duncan Hines Days…

South Warren student to serve as 2024-2025 Kentucky FFA State Vice President

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A South Warren High School student will serve the FFA at the state level this academic school year. Avery Cole was named 2024-2025 Kentucky FFA State Vice President on Friday. Cole is one of 23 candidates who ran for state officer. Following an application and interview process, Cole was selected by a committee of graduating senior…

Edmonson, Metcalfe counties benefitting from agricultural loan programs

EDMONSON COUNTY, METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – Two local counties are set to receive agricultural loans. According to a release by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Metcalfe County is receiving $250,000 from the Agricultural Infrastructure Loan Program. Eligible projects include permanent farm structures with attached equipment that improves the profits of farming operations. Meanwhile, the release states Edmonson County is set…

Allen County Fair underway, rides and events ongoing through this weekend

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – The Allen County Fair is back. According to social media posts by the Allen County Fair, rides are open through Saturday, June 15. The gate fee is $15 for unlimited rides in the midway. All events will be taking place at the Allen County Fairgrounds unless noted otherwise. The organizers ask to use the entrance off…

UPDATE: Man charged in alleged illegal drug operation at residence of missing 8-month-old

OHIO COUNTY, Ky. – New details are emerging surrounding connections to the family of a missing 8-month-old from Ohio County. The Kentucky State Police says it has charged a man for his role in an illegal drug operation held at the residence of Miya Rudd, an 8-month-old who has gone missing. According to the release, 28-year-old Brodie Payne of Reynolds…

Glasgow man charged in assault of law office employees

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is facing assault charges following an incident at a law firm on Thursday. In a release, Glasgow Police say they responded to Rogers & Driver, Attorneys at Law on East Public Square about a fight complaint. Police say that Raymon Ingram, 59 of Glasgow, entered the business and then went into the office of…

CDC: Warning about disrupted access to ADHD meds

(CNN) – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an official health advisory warning, saying there may be disruptions in accessing ADHD medications. The announcement comes after the arrests of two executives of a telehealth company that distributes such drugs. The justice department announced a Federal healthcare fraud indictment against two executives from the digital health company…

Jones Tallies Three Hits in Bootleggers 6-4 Loss

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Brock Jones collected a three-hit performance behind two extra-base hits in the Bowling Green Bootleggers (33-27) 6-4 loss to the Rome Emperors (32-26) on Thursday at Bowling Green Ballpark. Rome struck in the top of the first facing Bootleggers starter Roel Garcia lll. Sabin Ceballos walked and Ethan Workinger singled to put runners on second and first. Drew…

Med Center Health hosts ground breaking for Bowling Green’s High Street Tower

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health is celebrating a future addition to its Bowling Green campus. Officials and Med Center staff gathered today to break ground on High Street Tower, a five-story patient care tower that will allow expansion. This means more space for labor and delivery, post-partum and more. Eli Jackson, chairman of the board, Medical Center of…