Author: WNKY Staff

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Allen County

Source: Scottsville Police Department. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A man is facing several charges after a traffic stop in Allen County. On Thursday, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it conducted a traffic stop near the 2000 block of Old Gallatin Road. Deputies say through further investigation, they searched the driver, identified as 37-year-old Corey McGuffey. Authorities say they located a…

Western Kentucky University announces extension to scholarship acceptance deadline

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University is extending its scholarship acceptance deadline to May 15 for new students who plan to enroll for the fall 2024 semester, school officials announced Thursday, April 25. Previously, first-time students were asked to accept scholarship offers by May 1, but the WKU Department of Student Financial Assistance made the decision to offer students…

Firefighters respond to structure fire on Halls Chapel Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple fire departments responded Thursday to a structure fire on Halls Chapel Road near Barren River Road. Around noon, Richardsville Volunteer Fire Department, Brownsville Fire Department and Hadley Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to the scene, according to Bowling Green Fire Department public information officer Katie McKee. Richardsville fire chief Brian Lee confirmed firefighters were still…

WKU Forensics wins NFA National Tournament

Source: WKU. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University Forensics took home first place in Open sweepstakes at the National Forensics Association National Tournament. Sixty-one colleagues and universities attended the competition as 399 students took part in a tournament that spanned over 11,244 ranks and decisions, according to a release by WKU. Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan hosted…

EMERGING LEADER – Sabrina Durbin

For this week’s Emerging Leader, brought to you by Elpo Law, Tommy sits down with Sabrina Durbin from the Barren River Area Child Advocacy Center. Sabina tell us all about how she got involved in BRACAC and why she continues to support those who have no voice. Sabrina plays a big role in talking to the children of our community…

Prescription Drug Take Back Day returns this weekend

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Local law enforcement is joining together for the 15th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday. The Warren County Drug Task Force, along with the Bowling Green Police Department, Smith’s Grove Police Department, Kentucky State Police, DEA and other agencies, are hosting the event on Saturday, April 27. According to the Warren County Drug Task…

Police searching for man that allegedly fled scene

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say they are searching for a man who is wanted on an arrest warrant. According to police, Joshua Webster is facing first-degree wanton endangerment, fleeing/evading and other charges. Police allege Webster almost struck two Bowling Green police officers while fleeing a traffic stop. If you know his location, call the Bowling Green Police…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Employment Open House

Today the City of Bowling Green will be holding its employment open house for many different positions within the city. At the Sid Carr gymnasium from 3PM to 6PM you will be able to walk around and talk to different departments about what they do for the city and the different roles they would like to fill. The only requirement…

PET OF THE DAY – ZOZO

Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust, is Zozo! Zozo is a very sweet boy who is a little skittish at first but will open up to you very quickly. He is however food aggressive and will need to be kept separate from other animals when he is feeding. Be sure to adopt Zozo…

LIVING WELL – NEW SCHOOL LUNCH FOODS

In today’s Living Well, News 40’S Morgan Hoover discusses the recent changes set to be made is schools across the country. School lunches will be healthier and give children more of an option when it comes to making better dietary choices. The Biden Administration calls this a step in the right direction as these new rules will be implemented of…