Author: WNKY Staff

Sunrise Spotlight: Bourbon and Bowties 2023

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Harriette Hines. She spoke to us about the upcoming Bourbon and Bowties! Friends of Riverview present Bourbon & Bow Ties on Friday, April 21, from 6:00-9:00 PM at The Venue at 939 Adams Street. All proceeds benefit Riverview at Hobson Grove, or the Hobson House….

Living Well: House Plants Help Health

They’re often used to decorate homes, but bringing nature inside may also help your health, both mentally and physically. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Morgan Hoover has more on the potential benefits of planting down some roots at home.

Build-A-Bed Event aids 40 families

CAVE CITY, Ky. – This past Saturday volunteers at Caverna Elementary School helped build 40 beds for community members that are part of the Barren County, Glasgow and Caverna school districts. Community members came together to hand deliver, pillows, sheet and of course the handmade beds to these families in need. “This has truly been an amazing community event,” Caverna…

UPDATE: Man arrested, charged in Smiths Grove burglaries

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – A Brownsville man has been arrested in connection with a string of burglaries, police say. Smiths Grove police chief Jason Franks confirmed Saturday night that Jess Mason has been detained. Mason faces charges related to multiple burglaries in Smiths Grove, as well as additional charges in Brownsville, Franks says. A burglary occurred at Marigold Vintage Friday…

Man charged with manslaughter in overdose death

An Adairville man has been charged with manslaughter in the case of a woman’s overdose death. A release states the case stems from Feb. 16, when South Central Kentucky Drug Task Force agents were called to assist with the investigation into an overdose. The victim was found unresponsive and taken to a hospital, where she later died, officials say. As…

Smiths Grove PD investigating burglary at Marigold Vintage

UPDATE SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – An arrest has been made in this case. More here: https://www.wnky.com/update-man-arrested-charged-in-smiths-grove-burglaries/ ORIGINAL STORY SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – Local authorities are currently investigating after a break-in last night at Marigold Vintage in Smiths Grove. Smiths Grove police chief Jason Franks confirmed a burglary took place at the business overnight. Franks says multiple other businesses have been…

Tops Take Blue Raiders with 7th Inning Comeback

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Now earning their fourth come-from-behind win, the WKU Hilltoppers took care of business in a 4-3 victory over Middle Tennessee at Blue Raider Softball Complex. Fifth-year senior Faith Hegh picked up two RBI doubles in the match up before Taylor Davis collected her 13th and 14th RBIs on the year with the game winning hit. With a Katie Gardner opening frame, Kelsie Houchens came into…

UPDATE: Standoff on Johnson Drive ends with 2 arrested

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A standoff in Bowling Green has officially ended peacefully after eight hours. Portions of Johnson Drive were blocked off by police earlier today as they tried to make contact with Adrian C. Barnes, 37, inside of a home on the 1600 block. Bowling Green police say he was attempting to evade multiple active warrants. Crisis negotiators…