Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green man charged with sexual misconduct involving child

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing a charge of sexual misconduct involving a child, according to court records. According to a uniform citation, 18-year-old Raheem Deen of Bowling Green was charged with sexual misconduct after an incident that allegedly occurred in October. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office states it responded in late October regarding a complaint about…

2 puppies abandoned on Christmas night at Lexington animal care and control

Source: Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control. LEXINGTON, Ky. – On Christmas morning, two puppies were found abandoned in Lexington without food or water, according to Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control. That’s according to a Facebook post by the organization. The animal care and control group says its staff discovered the puppies had been left on the organization’s property overnight without…

Server at Louisville Waffle House goes viral for singing Christmas song

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – A Waffle House server’s impromptu Christmas performance in Kentucky has captured the attention of thousands after a customer posted video of the moment on social media. WAVE reports customers waiting for their orders of hash browns and coffee this week got a bonus Christmas concert they’ll never forget. Augustina Tugbe says she and her friends stopped…

Bond set for teacher arrested after alleged sexual conversations with student

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A bond decision has been made for a Louisville teacher arrested earlier this month in connection with alleged sexual conversations with a student. According to court records, 36-year-old Sydnee Graf of Louisville remains incarcerated on a $100,000 cash bond. Court records state the bond decision was filed on Dec. 22. The arrest resulted after authorities say a…

First responders, Toys for Tots hand out toys on Christmas morning

Janel Doyle, coordinator of Toys for Tots of Southern Kentucky, is pictured holding a child on Christmas morning. Source: Toys for Tots of Southern Kentucky. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Christmas morning, the flashing lights of a firetruck are what brought holiday joy for some Bowling Green families. Families were greeted by members of the Bowling Green Fire Department, Toys…

Kentucky councilman helps rescue couple during Christmas Day fire

Source: Lawrenceburg Fire and Rescue. LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. – A couple is safe thanks to a quick response during a Christmas Day fire in Lawrenceburg. According to a social media post by Lawrenceburg Fire and Rescue, the Lawrenceburg Fire Department responded early Christmas morning to a structure fire at a single-family residence. Upon arrival, crews say flames were coming from the…

Black Stone Cherry to headline benefit concert for family of local music legend

Photo source: Scott Willis PhotographyBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local music legend will be remembered in January. Lindsey Production Group will host “A Concert for Marc” on Saturday, January 17, at 7 pm at The Capitol by Warren County Public Library. The benefit concert will support the family of Marc Owens, who passed away on Friday, December 19. Owens was…

T.J. Regional Health shares photos of Christmas Eve babies

Source: T.J. Regional Health. GLASGOW, Ky. – T.J. Regional Health welcomed some new babies just in time for Christmas. The hospital shared several images to social media, showing the new babies dressed up for the holidays. Santa and Mrs. Claus even stopped by the hospital to greet the new little ones and their families. Congratulations to all of the new…

$1.8 billion Powerball prize goes to 1 winner for Christmas Eve drawing

(CNN) – One lottery player in Arkansas got the Christmas gift of a lifetime. A single ticket sold in the state matched every number in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing, winning a jackpot worth $1.8 billion. Last-minute ticket sales made it the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever. If the winner chooses the lump sum, they’ll walk away with nearly $835 million….

Bowling Green man arrested on Christmas Day after alleged phone wire theft

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is behind bars in Bowling Green after an alleged theft case involving telephone wire. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded around 3:32 a.m. on Christmas Day to a reported theft near the intersection of Blue Level Road and Galloways Mill Road. Authorities say they were told individuals were seen…