Author: WNKY Staff

Potter Gray Elementary hosts ‘Mini Mall’ for students to practice business

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Friday, a few young entrepreneurs had their grand opening. Potter Gray Elementary fifth graders created their own mini mall, and students, staff and community members brought $5 to spend at the miniature mall to help teach valuable life skills. Fifth grade teacher Cathy Flora says, “It’s important for them to understand how much things cost…

SKYCTC hosts ‘Going Pro’ signing day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -A special honor normally reserved for athletes was extended to some healthcare students attending the South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College. Administrators surprised students with a signing and award day to highlight their students and the strides they are making in their education and new careers. Students signed to Med Center Health, T.J. Samson Community Hospital,…

Fuel pumps destroyed, man injured after fire at Hiseville Parts City Auto Parts

HISEVILLE, Ky. – A vehicle fire at Parts City Auto Parts in Hiseville, Kentucky on Sunday has injured one person. In a statement provided by Hiseville Volunteer Fire Department chief Dusty Phillips, the department states a 1966 Chevy C10 pickup truck “caught fire while attempting to refuel” at the store. The HVFD and Cave City Fire Department extinguished the fire….

UPDATE: Man arrested and Charged; Kentucky State Police searching for person of interest in murder investigation

UPDATE: Kentucky State Police arrested Clayton D. Cox. He is charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence. The case is still under investigation. LIVINGSTON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is conducting a murder investigation after it responded for a welfare check on Sunday in Rockcastle County. According to a release, troopers received a call from Rockcastle County 911…

Person reported missing identified in fatal crash in Laurel County

LONDON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says a man who had been reported missing was killed Sunday in a fatal wreck in Laurel County. Troopers say they were notified that evening by Laurel County 911 of a single-vehicle fatal collision on McWhorter Road. According to authorities, a 2003 Suzuki GSX-R600 driven by 21-year-old Trevor R. Waskom of London, Kentucky…

Name released in fatal Plum Springs Road crash

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has released further details about a fatal wreck on Plum Springs Road. On Saturday, deputies say they responded around 3:15 p.m. to Plum Springs Road at Grogan Street for a single-vehicle fatal collision. According to deputies, a white 2019 Toyota Highlander was traveling south on Plum Springs Road when it left…

LIVING WELL – Fertility Rates Hit New Low

For today’s Living Well, News 40’s own Morgan Hoover discusses the disturbing trend of low fertility rates. Fertility rates are as a historic low, reaching numbers the United States hasn’t seen in nearly 100 years. Morgan Hoover find out why this could be and what could be the solution.

Pet of the Day – Dumpling

Today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank and Trust is Dumpling! Dumpling is very sweet and came in as a stray. They are a little chunky and will need to go on a diet but they are still very energetic and loves to play and cuddle. Be sure to adopt Dumpling today from the Bowling Green/Warren…

Sunrise Spotlight – Glean Kentucky

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee Wilson sit down with Jerilyn Bristow from Glean Kentucky to find out more about volunteer opportunities. They are always looking for volunteers to help end food insecurity. Glean Kentucky will also be at the concession stands on May 31st at Bowling Green Ballpark and will be looking for volunteers to help there as well. Be…