Author: WNKY Staff

Truck crashes into Chick-fil-A on Scottsville Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department confirmed Thursday a truck crashed into a Chick-fil-A off of Scottsville Road. According to BGPD public information officer Ronnie Ward, the driver was transported to an area hospital. The condition of the driver or any injuries are not confirmed at this time. All others on scene refused EMS transport, according to…

Former Warren East Coach Jeff Griffith Joins EKU Football Staff

RICHMOND, Ky. – Former high school head coach and Richmond native Jeff Griffith has joined EKU’s football staff as a senior analyst, head coach Walt Wells announced on Thursday. Griffith has spent the last 33 years coaching throughout the Commonwealth, most recently guiding Warren East H.S. to an undefeated regular season in 2022. “I’ve known Jeff for a long time,” said…

Butler County woman charged with rape after investigation into case involving minor

Photo source: Chief Giles Taylor, Morgantown Police DepartmentMORGANTOWN, Ky. – A Morgantown woman has been arrested after police say they investigated alleged sexual contact between a woman and a minor. On May 17, Morgantown Police Department chief Giles Taylor says police received contact from parents about a “sexual relationship” between a 32-year-old woman and a juvenile. As a result, Morgantown…

Former Warren County jail employee indicted in official misconduct investigation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says a former employee of the Warren County Regional Jail has been indicted following an investigation into alleged sexual offenses. Authorities say Warren County jailer Stephen Harmon first requested an investigation by KSP on April 25 after a complaint of inappropriate sexual conduct involving the former employee. According to KSP, the incident…

Shooting results in 1 injured at Louisville mall

Image source: WAVELOUISVILLE, Ky. – A shooting inside a Louisville mall sent one person to the hospital. Police received a call just before 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon of a shooting at Mall St. Matthews. When officers arrived, they found one person shot in the arm. They were transported to UofL Hospital. Their condition has not been released. No arrests have…

Sunrise Spotlight: Relay for Life

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, we met with Trish Seifert and Terrie Lawson. These ladies gave us the inside scoop on the upcoming Relay for Life in South Central Kentucky. At the Bowling Green Ballpark on Saturday, June 17th, you can join the fight against cancer in this great event! Anyone can sign up for this event and if you’re thinking…

Pet of the Day: Kitten Season!

If you’re looking for a baby to light up your life, now is the best time for you to stop by the shelter! Kitten season is usually defined as the months between April and October. This is when shelters typically see the highest intake of kittens, and our local shelters are no different! For today’s Pet of the Day, brought…

Living Well: New Virus on the Rise This Spring

It causes symptoms similar to the flu and Covid-19 and this little-known respiratory virus has spiked this spring. It’s also led to hospitalizations among many of the most vulnerable like young children and seniors. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on what health experts say is the most important virus…