Author: WNKY Staff

Beshear orders flags to half-staff in honor of Kentucky WWII soldier

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset Wednesday, Nov. 29. According to a release by the governor’s office, the tribute is to honor a Kentucky soldier who died in World War II. The governor says the remains of U.S. Army Pfc. Henry C. Wade of Decatur,…

Med Center Health Foundation hosts Make the Season Bright Program

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Medical Center EMS helped make the season bright in Bowling Green Tuesday. To help stock the Hospitality House food pantry, the community could donate food, take a closer look at a Med Center ambulance and meet the crew before an annual tree lighting. But these lights can be so much more than a holiday tradition. For…

Santa inflatable deflated by apparent gunshot

Source: WLEX, CNN, Donald Nelson via CNN Newsource.LEXINGTON, Ky. (WLEX, CNN) – There’s someone in Kentucky that’s likely on Santa’s naughty list. Surveillance video shows a Santa Claus inflatable may have been the victim of an apparent drive-by shooting. WLEX reports the homeowner is hoping the incident was just a prank and that the culprits realize the danger of firing…

New lane closures on U.S. 231 Campbell Lane beginning Wednesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – New lane closures on U.S. 231 Campbell Lane are expected to begin on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The lane closures are due to a new commercial development, transportation officials say. Crews will work on U.S. 231 Campbell Lane near the 11.5-mile point in the northbound direction between Westen Street and Merrick Place Court. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet…

TSA releasing 2024 canine calendar

Source: TSA.(CNN) – The Transportation Security Administration is releasing something we can look forward to heading into the new year. In case you are wondering, it has nothing to do with long lines this holiday season. The agency is showing off its 2024 canine calendar, which highlights hard working canines from across the nation. There are more than 1,000 explosive-detection…

Man charged after distributing prescription pills in Allen County, authorities say

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – A year-long investigation into alleged drug activity has ended in an arrest in Allen County. The Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it received information in September of last year that Terry Jackson, 33, of Scottsville was distributing prescription pills to individuals in Allen County. Through an investigation, the sheriff’s office says it learned Jackson distributed hydrocodone/gabapentin…

Cyber Monday sales shatter records with holiday spending

(CNN/WLFI) – Cyber Monday 2023 was the biggest online shopping day ever. Americans spent $12.4 billion, according to Adobe Analytics. Breaking it down further, that means consumers spent $15.7 million every minute. This year’s sales beat initial expectations and jumped nearly 10% from 2022. Adobe said hot sellers included hot wheels, Mario Kart toys, Smart Watches, televisions and videogame systems….