Author: WNKY Staff

Gov. Andy Beshear shares message after Nashville school shooting

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has released a statement following a shooting at a Nashville elementary school that has left seven dead. “Britainy and I are absolutely devastated by the news out of Nashville. Our hearts break for this community, and we ask the commonwealth to join us in prayer for the families and loved ones of these…

Beshear signs bills aimed at preventing child abuse in Kentucky

(Office of Governor Andy Beshear)FRANKFORT, Ky. – This morning, Gov. Andy Beshear declared April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. The governor also signed legislation to help protect Kentucky children from abuse. Senate Bill 229 strengthens reporting requirements when you have reason to believe a child has been abused, neglected or is a victim of human trafficking. House Bill 78 provides…

3 students, 3 staff members dead in shooting at Nashville school, police say

(Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, Facebook)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Authorities confirm three children and three staff members are dead after an active shooter event at an elementary school. Metropolitan Nashville authorities say two of their officers went toward the sounds of gunfire, engaged and fatally shot the suspected shooter, identified as 28-year-old Audrey Elizabeth Hale from Nashville, who authorities say identified as…

Hazardous Waste Day

Saturday, a group that included the Warren County Sheriff’s Department, the Bowling Green Fire Department, Warren County Stormwater, and even inmates from the Warren County Regional Jail came out to help keep our community clean. March 25th was Household Hazardous Waste Day, and hundreds of residents came out to get rid of anything from motor oil, pesticides, aerosols, and even…

Sunrise Spotlight: Hispanic Resource Fair

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Addi Hernandez. She spoke to us about an upcoming Hispanic Resource Fair coming to SKYCTC. Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College will host their third annual Hispanic Resource Fair on Wednesday, March 29, from 2:00– 5:00 PM at the Main Campus, 1845 Loop Drive in…

South Union Shaker Village Baseball

With spring training wrapping up and the MLB season about to begin, people will soon be flocking to the stadiums to enjoy America’s pastime. But others flocked to a field to watch the game be played like it was over a hundred years ago. The South Union Shaker Village held a ball game with no gloves, no called balls, and…

Bunny Hop Trail 2023

Bowling Green Parks and Recreation celebrated Easter early this year over at Preston Miller Park with their 2023 Bunny Hop Trail. Kids came out from all over to hunt for eggs, take pictures with the Easter Bunny, and read stories as they walk along the trail at Preston Miller Park. While Bowling Green Parks and Rec hosts many events throughout…

Living Well: Vasectomies and March Madness

It’s called march madness for a reason! And as fans gear up for the final four, some may be planning to watch while they recover from surgery. And for one particular procedure, vasectomies, doctors even use it as a marketing pitch. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on “Vas-Madness” and…

Beshear signs legislation to support those battling addiction

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Two more bills are signed into law today to support Kentuckians battling addiction. Both laws aim to make recovery housing and resources more accessible and make payment for these resources much easier for those receiving treatment and their families. House Bill 248 supports recovery housing by setting requirements for certification, operation and oversight of these residences,…

Further details released on arrest in fentanyl trafficking case

GLASGOW, Ky. – A man authorities say was wanted for fentanyl trafficking is facing additional charges following his arrest. The Barren River Drug Task Force says they were contacted by the Bowling Green Police Department Thursday in relation to a wanted man they believed may be in the Glasgow area. Around 12:14 p.m., authorities say a Barren River Drug Task…