Author: WNKY Staff

Community Outdoor Warning Siren test canceled for Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Emergency Management says the scheduled monthly Community Outdoor Warning Siren test has been canceled due to the forecasted weather. WCEM says that due to widespread showers and potential thunderstorms for Friday, the county outdoor warning sirens test will be postponed until June 7. Emergency management says that all COWS are tested silently twice daily…

Several items reportedly stolen from Potter Children’s Home

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple items, including a sink pipe, have been stolen from Potter Children’s Home. According to the organization, liquid soap, toilet paper and even some items from customers have been stolen from the building in the past. On April 30, the Potter Children’s Home says a customer seems to have stolen pipes from the lobby bathroom. They…

WKU Women’s Golf earns CUSA Superlative awards

DALLAS, Tx. – Three members of the WKU Women’s Golf Team and Head Coach Adam Gary have earned CUSA superlative awards following a record-breaking 2023-24 campaign, the Conference announced Thursday afternoon. Lady Toppers Catie Craig and Sarah Arnold were named to the All-CUSA First Team. The members of the First Team were determined using the top-five ranked golfers using Clippd….

It’s almost time to ‘Save Big Money’ at Menards

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Menards store located at 1948 Menard Street will open on Tuesday, May 7. With the opening of this brand new store, the Bowling Green community and surrounding area will now be able to further enjoy all of the great services, low prices and shopping conveniences that Menards has to offer. “We really appreciate…

Kentucky judge declines, for now, to lift ban on executions

By DYLAN LOVAN Associated Press

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky judge has declined to remove a court injunction that has blocked executions in the state for more than a decade. Franklin County Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd, whose order blocked Kentucky’s lethal injections in 2010, wrote in a ruling Wednesday he would hold off on deciding on the ban, saying there have been changes to…

Nationwide recall issued for ground beef sold at Walmart

(CNN) – You’ll want to check your refrigerator or freezer if you bought ground beef at Walmart recently. Over 16,000 pounds of Walmart ground beef has been recalled because it could be contaminated with E. coli. The meat was shipped to Walmart stores across the country. The recall affects several products, including both patties and trays of ground beef, ground…

15 employees at Boone County Sheriff’s Office have baby boom

BOONE COUNTY, Ky. – There’s been a baby boom in Boone County, Kentucky. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office took to Facebook on April 30 and shared the image of sheriff’s office employees who had babies in 2023. The photo includes 15 employees. CBS reports that photographer Kyla Mae of Kyla Mae Photography says they took the photo for free as…

Area schools benefit from over $3M awarded by Tennessee Valley Authority

Source: Chandler’s School (Facebook). KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Valley Authority has announced 106 schools will benefit from over $3 million in grants. The funding will be used for energy and learning environment upgrades, according to a release by the TVA. These grants are awarded as part of TVA’s School Uplift program, which has saved participating schools an average of 10%…

New Franklin police station celebrating with tours this afternoon

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department and City of Franklin are celebrating a new police station. The public is welcome for a tour until 2 p.m. The grand opening was hosted this morning at 10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting and flag raising. You can visit the new location at 501 W. Madison St. in Franklin, Kentucky. More information…

Warren County deputies looking for information after device damaged

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information after one of its speed trailers was damaged. Deputies say the speed trailer was located at Plum Springs Road at Gunsmoke Trail when the incident occurred Wednesday. If you have any information, you can contact the sheriff’s office at 270-842-1633.