Author: WNKY Staff

FDA expands recall on cinnamon for elevated levels of lead

(CNN) – The Food and Drug Administration has expanded its investigation into tainted cinnamon products. Agency experts now say lead contamination extends beyond the cinnamon applesauce pouches that were recalled in October. The FDA announced Wednesday its expanded testing has identified several brands of ground cinnamon containing elevated levels of lead. It now recommends recalls of ground cinnamon from six…

Single-vehicle injury wreck backs up traffic on I-65

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police has confirmed a single-vehicle collision took place Friday afternoon on Interstate 65 northbound. KSP trooper Katan Parker says the wreck took place at the 49 mile marker, and one person was injured. That person’s current condition has not been released. The Kentucky Transportation Department District 3 says traffic began to back up…

Man arrested in attempted sexual abuse investigation in Metcalfe County

EDMONTON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police has arrested a man in an ongoing attempted sexual abuse investigation in Metcalfe County. Troopers say they arrested Richard Cecil Armstrong, 23, of Cave City on Wednesday after discovering he attempted to engage in inappropriate physical contact with a juvenile. KSP and the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office were able to track him down…

Police looking for owner of car involved in hit-and-run

Source: Bowling Green Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say they are seeking to identify the owner of a vehicle that left the scene after a pedestrian was hit. Police say they responded just before 5 a.m. Friday morning to the area of Scottsville Road and Ken Bale Boulevard. When they arrived, officers say the pedestrian was…

Newman named to CUSA Men’s Basketball all-academic team

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Redshirt senior guard Brandon Newman has been named to the 2023-24 Conference USA Men’s Basketball All-Academic Team, as announced by the league on Friday. A native of Valparaiso, Indiana, Newman has started and played in all 29 games for WKU this season. Newman joined the Tops’ roster as a transfer from Purdue University, where he completed…

Lady Toppers host Liberty for Senior Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU women’s basketball closes out the regular season on Saturday, March 9 against Liberty at 2 p.m. in E.A. Diddle Arena. Saturday’s game will be Senior Day and Alumni Day. Following the conclusion of the game, WKU will honor its four seniors, Teresa Faustino, Aaliyah Pitts, Odeth Betancourt and Destiny Salary, along with senior team manager…

WKU Basketball set to close regular season at Liberty

LYNCHBURG, Va. – WKU men’s basketball wraps regular-season competition this weekend with a road matchup facing Liberty on Saturday, March 9. Tipoff from Liberty Arena is slated for Noon CT with ESPN+ set to broadcast the event. The Hilltoppers enter the regular-season finale against the Flames standing at 19-10 overall and 8-7 in Conference USA league play. Game Info WKU…