Author: WNKY Staff

Demand increases, supply on the way of at-home COVID tests

Photo source: CNN (CNN) – Some Americans say they are having problems finding at-home COVID-19 tests amid the recent increase in the number of cases and hospitalizations in the country. But pharmacies and manufacturers say there is no shortage of tests.   Major pharmacy chains, including CVS, Walgreens and Rite-Aid, have all reported an increase in sales of the testing…

Beshear orders flags to half-staff to honor those lost on 9/11

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has directed for flags at all state office building to be lowered to half-staff Monday, Sept. 11. Beshear’s office says the tribute is to commemorate Patriot Day, as well as the National Day of Service and Remembrance and in honor of those lost in the 9/11 attacks. All of those in the commonwealth are…

Bowling Green Fire Department returns to Nashville 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

Photo source: Bowling Green Fire Department NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Members of the Bowling Green Fire Department revisited the annual Nashville 9/11 Memorial Star Climb. On Sunday, first responders from around the nation climbed 110 stories in remembrance of the 343 New York firefighters that died 22 years ago. Firefighters who participated performed the climb in full gear in honor and…

Body of missing man found in Warren County

Photo source; Warren County Sheriff’s OfficeWARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The body of a man missing since Sept. 3 has been found in Warren County. Authorities say the body of Shawn Faulkner was located near where family had found Faulkner’s vehicle. After Faulkner was reported missing last week, multiple agencies responded to the scene Tuesday at the 2600 block of Martinsville…

Living Well: Tips for Aging

Nearly 56-million Americans are 65 and older, according to the National Council on Aging. Staying healthy is critical to have independence and a good quality of life. However, many seniors struggle with everyday challenges. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has five tips to promote health as we get older in honor…

County singer Zach Bryan arrested in Oklahoma

Photo source: Craig County Sheriff’s Office, CNN (CNN) – Country singer Zach Bryan was arrested Thursday in Oklahoma. The singer’s mugshot was taken that night, although it’s not known exactly what happened. Bryan was charged with obstruction of investigation. He immediately apologized for the incident on social media the same night. He said it was the result of an interaction…

Man charged in connection with WKU student’s death found guilty on drug trafficking charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man recently arrested in connection with the death of a WKU student has been found guilty of charges related to drug trafficking. According to commonwealth’s attorney Kori Beck Bumgarner, Kobee Lancaster, 25, of Bowling Green was found guilty of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (fentanyl) (firearm enhanced), first-degree aggravated trafficking in a controlled substance,…

Football Frenzy Week Four Game of the Week Preview: Greenwood vs. Logan County

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Our football frenzy game of the week is in Logan County as the Cougars host the Greenwood Gators. Logan County is coming off a dominant performance against Russellville in the “Battle of the Cats” and are undefeated on the year allowing just 14 points per game in the first 3 contests. The Gators are looking to bounce back…