Author: WNKY Staff

2 hunters dead from accidental self-inflicted gunshot wounds, sheriff says

November 14, 2023

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GARRARD COUNTY, Ky. (WLEX) – Two men have died from accidental self-inflicted gunshot wounds during the opening weekend for deer season in Kentucky. WLEX reports that the Garrard County sheriff says Russell Stillwell, 77, of Indiana was hunting near Poor Ridge Road and the Buckeye Community when he tripped and fell, accidentally firing his gun Saturday. On Sunday, the sheriff…

Crash closes section of Russellville Road

November 14, 2023

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UPDATE: The road has reopened but may have backed up traffic, according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says Russellville Road at Morehead Road is closed due to a wreck. Authorities say the road will be closed as they clear the scene. Details are limited at this time. Use caution in…

Bowling Green man charged with trafficking in fentanyl

November 14, 2023

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Source: Bowling Green – Warren County Drug Task Force. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several thousand M-30 fentanyl pills have been seized following an arrest in Bowling Green. The Bowling Green – Warren County Drug Task Force says it purchased more than 1,000 of the pills during a covert drug purchase Monday. Tyrell Whitney, 26, of Bowling Green was later arrested…

The Pie Queen’s Pantry – Whipped Pumpkin Pie

November 14, 2023

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Living Well: Avoiding The Top 3 Anti-Aging Mistakes

November 14, 2023

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Your daily skincare routine, or lack of one, may be dimming your youthful glow! In today’s Living Well, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has the top three anti-aging mistakes and how to avoid them.

Bauer Named CUSA Setter of the Week

November 13, 2023

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DALLAS, Texas — Conference USA announced volleyball’s slate of weekly award winners Monday, as the No. 23 Tops finished regular-season conference play undefeated for the fourth straight season, as they took care of Middle Tennessee this weekend. The Tops are set to play Jax State on Friday in the first round of the CUSA Volleyball Tournament. Redshirt-sophomore setter Callie Bauer earned her second CUSA Setter of…

Lady Toppers defeat Cornell, moving to 3-0 on the season

November 13, 2023

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU women’s basketball is off to a 3-0 start to the 2023-24 season after a 62-54 win against Cornell on Monday night in E.A. Diddle Arena. It’s the best start through three games for the Lady Toppers since 2014-15. “We’re putting a lot of effort into the defensive end,” said head coach Greg Collins. “We’re disruptive, and that’s…

Outdoor burn ban issued for Barren County amid wildfires

November 13, 2023

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BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – After multiple wildfires within and outside of Barren County, the county’s judge-executive ordered a burn ban Monday. Barren County judge-executive Jamie Bewley Byrd has issued a no outside burning order for all of Barren County. This order is effective immediately. An executive order states the ban will lifted once hazardous conditions have lessened.

Gov. Andy Beshear provides update on wildfires; 1 firefighter dead

November 13, 2023

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Photo source: Kentucky Division of Forestry via Facebook. FRANKFORT, Ky. – An Oldham County firefighter reportedly died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency while fighting a wildfire in Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has confirmed the death of Sgt. Thomas A. Petschke Jr., 53, who later died after battling a…

Food Truck ‘Friend’zie to raise funds after fire damages local food truck

November 13, 2023

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Source: Ladybugs Fritters and Fries via Facebook. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At least 20 local food trucks are banding together for a cause. Ladybugs Fritters and Fries, a food truck that frequents the Bowling Green area, stated the truck recently suffered a fire. Now, fellow food truck owners are gathering Thursday, Nov. 16 for a Food Truck “Friend”zie. At the…