Author: WNKY Staff

Feeding America encourages support of its Food Rescue program for Earth Day

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. – At least 188,000 neighbors across the Commonwealth’s heartland still face food insecurity, according to Feeding America. Through its Food Rescue program, Feeding America, Kentucky’s Heartland partners with area retailers and community members to recover safe, nutritious food that would otherwise go to waste. That food then gets passed to those in need. “Far too much good, safe…

Louisville to host 2028 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials

Source: The Office of Governor Andy Beshear. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear stopped in Louisville to announce the city will host the 2028 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials at the KFC Yum! Center. According to the governor’s office, the 2028 Summer Olympics will be the first Summer Olympics held in the United States in more than 30…

Search continues for missing man in Knott County

Source: Knott County Emergency Management (background photo), Kentucky State Police. KNOTT COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is continuing a search for a missing man in Knott County on Wednesday. According to Trooper Gayheart, public affairs officer with KSP 13, law enforcement will be gathered along with search and rescue personnel around Big Branch Road in Knott County. Crews…

Woodburn units respond to fourth vehicle fire within 5 days

Source: @woodburnfd on Instagram. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department responded Monday afternoon to a reported vehicle fire. Woodburn crews arrived on scene at 441 Bourbon St. in the parking lot of The Southern Apartments. Initial reports indicated a pickup truck on fire near an apartment building and other parked vehicles, the department says. Crews say a…

Med Center Health partners with Clearway Health to establish Specialty Pharmacy Program

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Med Center Health and Clearway Health announced a new partnership to establish a specialty pharmacy program in Bowling Green. According to a release Wednesday, the program will ensure all patients with complex and chronic illnesses have “equitable access to vital medications and the ongoing care and support needed to manage complex medical conditions.” Certified pharmacists and…

Wanted Scottsville man charged with fleeing police

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A wanted Scottsville man is behind bars after allegedly fleeing police. According to a uniform citation, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office received a call Monday from a bail bondman from Alabama asking about a wanted man identified as 25-year-old Jordan Blankenship of Scottsville. Authorities say Blankenship’s warrant confirmed extradition from Kentucky. According to officers, the Scottsville Police…

Man charged after fraud investigation at Bowling Green Walmart stores

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Tennessee man is behind bars after allegedly using a fake coupon app to buy items at a Bowling Green Walmart. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department was contacted on Tuesday regarding a scam and fraud investigation at 150 Walton Ave. Authorities say video surveillance showed two subjects, with one later identified…

Hilltopper baseball falls at Louisville

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – WKU Baseball (19-18) fell to Louisville (21-16) 7-3 Tuesday evening at Jim Patterson Stadium. HOW IT HAPPENED The Cardinals opened the scoring in the first inning on a base hit with two out in the inning to take a 1-0 lead. A double would give the Cardinals a two run lead but a Hayden Robbins, Manny Alberto,…