Author: WNKY Staff

Entertain Glasgow announces 2024 Summer Concert Series

March 8, 2024

WNKY Staff,

Source: Entertain Glasgow.GLASGOW, Ky. – Entertain Glasgow has released the performances scheduled for its 2024 Summer Concert Series. Special performances will include Sundy Best on April 26 at Beaver Trail Park, Drake White on May 24 and Tyrone Dunn & Kin-Foke on June 28, both at Glasgow Public Square. The fourth performer scheduled on July 26 at Beaver Trail Park…

Amber Alert issued for missing child from Murfreesboro

March 8, 2024

WNKY Staff,

Source: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – An Amber Alert has been issued for a missing 7-year-old out of Rutherford County, Tennessee. Iris Crum, 7, is believed to be with her non-custodial mother, Khaila Czereda, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Czereda is currently wanted by the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office Custodial Interference and the San Diego County Sheriff’s…

Lady Purples Defeat Lady Wildcats to Advance to 4th Region Championship Game

March 8, 2024

WNKY Staff,

SCORE 4th Region Tournament (Diddle Arena) Bowling Green 52 vs. Franklin-Simpson 39

FDA expands recall on cinnamon for elevated levels of lead

March 8, 2024

WNKY Staff,

(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…

Hope House Ministries expanding addiction recovery program for women

March 8, 2024

Chris Bratton, WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hope House Ministries is working to improve lives by expanding its existing Program Living for Women. Nine years ago, Hope House began an addiction recovery program for men. Two years ago, it expanded that treatment and care for women. In the program, women can take part in four phases to tackle alcohol and drug addiction at…

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

March 8, 2024

WNKY Staff,

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

March 8, 2024

WNKY Staff,

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

March 8, 2024

WNKY Staff,

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…

Votto says he has agreed to minor league contract with Blue Jays

March 8, 2024

WNKY Staff,

By ROB GILLIES Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — Former NL MVP Joey Votto says he has agreed to a minor league contract with his hometown Toronto Blue Jays. The 40-year-old first baseman became a free agent last fall after the end of a $251.5 million, 12-year contract with the Cincinnati Reds, his only team over 17 major league seasons. Votto…

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

March 8, 2024

WNKY Staff,

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…