Author: WNKY Staff

WCPL warns of toy recall after recent early childhood programs

Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Library is warning visitors about a recent toy recall after the library’s recent early childhood programs. The library says a toy inside of a red United Way bag that was distributed in July or earlier this month contains a toy on a safety recall list. The library…

Man charged with unlawful transaction with a minor in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Tennessee man is facing multiple charges after police say he provided marijuana to a minor in Glasgow. According to the Glasgow Police Department, officers arrested Andrew Chattin Moore, 38, of Gainesville, Tennessee at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. Police say they located a parked vehicle at Gorin Park and noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside…

Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers open in Butler and Logan counties

SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Two mobile Disaster Recovery Centers opened today in Butler and Logan counties to assist Kentuckians who experienced loss from the May 21-27 severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides. Butler County: Cooperative Extension Service Office, 102 Parkway Lane, Morgantown, KY 42261. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Central Time, through Saturday, Aug. 17. Logan County: Logan County Extension…

Section of South Green Street closing for several days in Glasgow

Source: Glasgow Police Department. GLASGOW, Ky. – A portion of South Green Street will be closed for several days starting Tuesday, Aug. 13. The Glasgow Police Department says the closure will affect South Green Street from Wayne Street to Washington Street. The road will be closed to Friday, Aug. 16 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. The closure is…

Cookies sold at Meijer recalled for undeclared milk allergen

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Cookies sold at Meijer stores are being recalled in multiple states, including Kentucky. Too Good Gourmet of San Lorenzo, California announced the recall of Meijer Dunking Cookies Chocolate Chip for an undeclared milk allergen, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Anyone with an allergy or severe sensitivity to…

‘Cans for Canines’ raises more than $1,000 for Hart Co. Animal Shelter

HART COUNTY, Ky. – A recent fundraiser for the Hart County Animal Shelter raised over $1,000. Cans for Canines was a fundraiser organized by Hart County jailer Israel Bergenson and his family. They asked the community to recycle empty cans for a good cause. Once the cans were exchanged for money, the Bergensons and Ace Hardware said they would match…

KSP searching for man wanted after alleged assault

GRAND RIVERS, Ky. – State troopers are searching for a wanted man following an alleged assault. The Kentucky State Police says a man, identified as 45-year-old Nicopolis English of Paducah, fled the scene of an assault at Twin Lakes Campground in Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area on Saturday just before 7 p.m. Troopers say a woman sustained a…

Cave City Police Department offers advice to combat scams

CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Cave City Police Department says there are several scams going around, and they have a few tips you need to know to keep you safe. You may remember News 40 sharing previous scams with you in the past, where scammers will pretend to be officers or say you have a warrant for your arrest. Now,…

BGPD chief of police becomes Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police president

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The chief of the Bowling Green Police Department is being recognized with an additional leadership role. BGPD chief of police Michael Delaney is the new Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police president. This role will continue from 2024-25, according to the department. BGPD thanks vendors, KACP members and their families that attended for the announcement.