Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: Man arrested in fentanyl trafficking case

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man wanted by Bowling Green police in relation to drug trafficking has been arrested. The Bowling Green Police Department said Thursday that the Barren River Drug Task Force and Barren County Sheriff’s Office detained Deandre Christian. Christian was previously wanted after police say he was involved in trafficking fentanyl. Christian, 32, faces charges of 2…

Living Well: Saragassum

A giant blob of seaweed called sargassum may be headed toward some popular spring and summer travel destinations. So, is it safe to travel near it? In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has the details on what you need to know.

What’s Happening SoKy: Chaney’s Dairy Barn Fundraiser

For this week’s edition of What’s Happening SoKy, we met with Carli Gabbard. She told us about a great upcoming event to raise funds for one special little girl. Stahl Gabbard has been diagnosed with a rare disease and Chaney’s has a way you can help. This is their second annual Pancakes with Itty Fundraiser, aimed to raise money for…

Sunrise Spotlight: HERstory

For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Christy Spurlock! She spoke to us about how you can celebrate Women’s History Month with WKU and the Kentucky Museum. The Kentucky Museum will host Herstory at WKU Saturday, March 25th from 12:00 to 4:00 PM. Free activities for girls in grades first…

Community asks that LMPD officers be named in DOJ report

(Source: WDRB, LMPD, CNN)LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB, CNN) – The Department of Justice and Louisville Metro Police Department are negotiating ways to improve public safety in the city. That’s after a scathing, 100-page DOJ report criticizing the department. Throwing drinks at people, assaulting people with disabilities and racial disparities in traffic stops are just a few of the examples where the…

Local agencies are hiring for first responders, telecommunicator

Photo courtesy of Bowling Green Fire DepartmentWARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police, Western Kentucky University Police Department and Bowling Green Fire Department are currently hiring. KSP is offering a telecommunicator position that serves the post 3 area. This covers Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Simpson and Warren counties. At WKU PD, they are now recruiting new police…

8-year-old boy killed after accident while playing basketball

(Credit: The Hill Family, LEX 18)CORBIN, Ky. (LEX 18) – 8-year-old Eli Hill’s family describes him as a good boy, who loved his family, community and God. The family wanted to pay tribute to their son and his memory. “Eli’s so… The best boy, the best boy. The smartest ( the most handsome, the kindest) the kindest boy. He’s just…

Sunrise Spotlight: At the Cross: Night of Worship

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Rod Ellis and Melissa Bull. They spoke to us about an upcoming night of worship right here in Bowling Green. Join a dozen churches from Bowling Green and surrounding areas hosting a free Easter event at SKyPAC. To learn more about this event, you can…

Living Well: National Poison Prevention Week

Poison is the leading cause of unintentional death in the U.S. And every year millions of calls come to poison control centers, many of them about young children. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on what you need to know to keep your family safe in honor of national poison…