Author: WNKY Staff

Beshear addresses Veterans of Foreign Wars State Convention in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars State Convention in Bowling Green. Beshear spoke of his administration’s improvements to veteran’s care and the economy but said there is always more work to be done, especially considering veteran suicide rates. “We don’t want to lose a single veteran to the mental and emotional…

5K at Chaney’s Dairy Barn to benefit Stuff the Bus Foundation

Photo source: Chaney’s Dairy Barn. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It may be a hot one this week, but that isn’t stopping those over at Stuff the Bus from running for a great cause. This Saturday, June 22 at Chaney’s Dairy Barn is a 5K with proceeds heading to benefit the Stuff the Bus Foundation, but the kids race is free….

Smiths Grove man charged with theft of vehicle, lawn mower in Edmonson County

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – A Smiths Grove man is facing multiple charges related to a theft case. According to a uniform citation, the Edmonson County Sheriff’s Department arrested 33-year-old Cody Browning of Smiths Grove, Kentucky after finding him in possession of a Dodge pickup truck and lawn mower that had been reported stolen. Deputies say Browning had given false information…

Glasgow High School students attend National Beta Convention

Source: Glasgow Independent School District. GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Independent School District is recognizing its National Beta wins. The district says Glasgow High School attended the National Beta Convention in Georgia this past week, bringing home a list of achievements. According to the district, 18 Beta members represented the GHS Beta Club and were accompanied by an additional 20…

Butler County Animal Shelter has taken in over double its capacity

MORTGANTOWN, Ky. – It’s a worrying trend that is impacting animal shelters across south-central Kentucky. The Butler County Animal Shelter says it is under a code red. The shelter stated that it already has 80 dogs and cats in its care despite it having a capacity for only 31. The calls keep coming for them to take in more, rescuers…

Scottsville man charged with promoting human trafficking

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing charges involving alleged attempted human trafficking activity. According to a release by the Scottsville Police Department, officers responded Wednesday to Dugas Park for a 911 call regarding an adult male who allegedly spoke to two male juveniles and offered them money in exchange for a sexual favor. Police say the juveniles fled…

Hot Rods shutout 4-0 in first-half finale

Hickory, North Carolina – Duncan Davitt let up just one run over 6.0 frames, but the Bowling Green Hot Rods (36-30) were shutout 4-0 by the Hickory Crawdads (28-38) in the final game of the first half on Thursday at L.P. Frans Stadium. Hickory struck first in the bottom of the third facing Davitt. Yosy Galan singled and moved to second on…