Author: WNKY Staff

5 arrested following Hart County ATV thefts

HART COUNTY, Ky. – Five people are facing charges in connection with multiple ATV thefts in Hart County. The Hart County Sheriff’s Department says it received information on Tuesday about several recent thefts of ATVs that took place since Dec. 26. On Jan. 3, the sheriff’s department says it worked with the Kentucky State Police to find multiple stolen ATVs…

Threat at Muhlenberg County Courthouse prompts evacuations, no threat detected

GREENVILLE, Ky. – A possible threat Thursday morning prompted evacuations around the Muhlenberg County Courthouse, however, officials say no threat was located. The Greenville Fire Department says a portion of South Main Street was shut down for a period of time. Several police, fire and state officials were later joined by federal agencies outside of the county, according to the…

Firefighters respond to fire at home in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Fire Department confirmed a fire broke out Thursday at a Glasgow home. After firefighters responded to the scene at the 300 block of Columbia Avenue, fire officials say they found smoke coming out of the roof. Crews searched the home and did not find any victims, fire officials say. The fire department says crews were…

Metcalfe students hold prayer vigil, 1 student released from hospital after crash

Source: Metcalfe County Schools. EDMONTON, Ky. – Metcalfe County High School students gathered to show support for two of the school’s students that were injured over Christmas break in a vehicle accident. According to Metcalfe County Schools, after the crash that injured Tanner Acree and Kali Mann on Dec. 28, the FCA Club hosted the vigil Thursday while pastor and…

Patti Minter announces candidacy for mayor of Bowling Green

Source: Patti Minter/ @pattiminter4ky BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Former Kentucky Rep. Patti Minter announced her candidacy Thursday for mayor of Bowling Green. Minter announced the news in a social media post, referencing her past position representing Bowling Green and working in education and advocacy. Bowling Green deserves leaders who lift people up instead of leaving people out. That’s been my…

Beshear: Crown Verity expanding operations in Bowling Green with $9.7 million investment

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The governor announced Thursday that Crown Verity USA Inc., a Canadian-owned grill and cookware maker, is growing its operation in Warren County with a $9.7 million investment. According to the governor’s office, this is expected to bring 73 full-time jobs to the area. “Kentucky’s business-friendly ecosystem, prime location and access to resources make it an ideal destination…

Kentucky State Police seeking location of man last seen in Muhlenberg County

Source: Kentucky State Police. MUHLENBERG COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is seeking information regarding a missing person investigation in Muhlenberg County. According to KSP, it was contacted on January 10, 2011 regarding a missing person in the area. Authorities say they initially learned 27-year-old Scotty Wayne Bryant of Greenville, Kentucky was last seen on December 31, 2010 in…

Kentucky bill aims to remove feminine hygiene product tax

FRANKFORT, Ky. – State representative Lisa Willner is joining other advocates to promote a bill that would eliminate taxes on menstrual products, such as pads and tampons. Currently, 23 states and Washington, D.C. have passed legislation making period products tax-exempt. Individual women can spend up to $18,000 on period products in their lifetime, according to the National Organization for Women…

Charcuterie meat products recalled due to salmonella concerns

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture. If you regularly shop at Sam’s Club, you may want to be aware of a recent product recall. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Fratelli Beretta USA, Inc. is recalling around 11,097 pounds of Busseto Foods brand ready-to-eat charcuterie meat products from potential contamination with salmonella. The 18-ounce plastic containers are labeled as Busseto Foods…

WKU Soccer Adds Camryn Davis to 2024 Roster

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Soccer has added Camryn Davis to the 2024 roster. Davis is a midfielder transfer from Jacksonville State who will be a junior in the 2024-25 academic year. “We are excited about the addition of Camryn Davis to our program starting this spring semester,” said head coach Jason Neidell. “She was a key player we scouted when we…