Author: WNKY Staff

Local humane societies participating in Empty the Shelters Holiday Hope

November 27, 2023

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green-Warren County and Logan County humane societies are taking part in BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters Holiday Hope. From Dec. 1 through Dec. 17, both shelters will offer reduced-fee adoptions. During this time, potential pet parents can expect to pay $50 or less to take an animal home, BISSELL says. At the Bowling…

UPDATE: Kentucky murder suspect arrested in Kansas

November 27, 2023

WNKY Staff,

Samuel Baker, 24, is believed to be in the company of an Adriana Brown, 28. Source: Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office. PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. – The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office says a Kentucky man who escaped while awaiting trial for murder has been arrested. The sheriff’s office says law enforcement arrested 24-year-old Samuel Baker, along with Adriana Brown, in El Dorado,…

Marquee Backstage – Sydney Adams

November 27, 2023

WNKY Staff,

Police confirm fatality after collision on Fairview Avenue

November 25, 2023

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -Bowling Green Police Department public information officer Ronnie Ward has confirmed a fatal collision took place around 12:20 p.m. Saturday on Fairview Avenue. Ward says the victim, identified as Jacob Barnwell, 24, rode a bicycle into the path of a vehicle. Further details are not available at this time. This is a developing story. We will provide…

Football Frenzy Playoffs Week 4: Powered by Infinity Pipeline and Service One Credit Union

November 24, 2023

WNKY Staff, Patrick Carey,

Week four of Football Frenzy Playoffs is in the books! Maxwell Trink and Patrick Carey breaks down the big high school games in our area.

Gov. Andy Beshear orders flags to half-staff in honor of Rosalynn Carter

November 24, 2023

WNKY Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is directing that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff in honor of former first lady Rosalynn Carter. According to a release by the governor’s office, the tribute lasts from sunrise Saturday, Nov. 25 through sunset Wednesday, Nov. 29. A proclamation from the White House states, “Throughout her life as First…

More cantaloupes recalled after new cases of salmonella, 2 deaths

November 24, 2023

WNKY Staff,

(CNN) – Two deaths have now been reported in the salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe as the number of new cases has doubled. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 56 new cases of salmonella have been reported since last week. The number of states reporting cases have also increased by 17. So far, a total number of…

USPS launches Operation Santa to mail letters to North Pole

November 24, 2023

WNKY Staff,

Source: CNN, USPS via CNN Newsource. (CNN) – Operation Santa is underway at the United States Postal Service. This week marks the earliest kickoff ever for the 111-year-old program. It helps ensure children’s letters to Santa make it to elves and human helpers who assist with gifts. To participate, kids need to use their full name, a return address, a…

Allen County no longer under burn ban, statewide restrictions continue

November 24, 2023

WNKY Staff,

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – The burn ban in Allen County is no longer active, but authorities warn statewide restrictions still remain. The Scottsville Police Department shared the news Friday, reminding the public forest fire hazard season is through Dec. 15. During fire hazard seasons, it is unlawful for a person to set fire to any flammable material capable of spreading…

Black Friday in downtown Bowling Green? Here’s where to park

November 24, 2023

WNKY Staff,

Photo source: City of Bowling Green via Facebook. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you go out to get the best deals this Black Friday, the last thing you want is to have your car towed. The City of Bowling Green says shoppers should be aware that many downtown parking lots are privately owned. This means these lots may charge for…