Author: WNKY Staff

Gerber Good Start infant formula recalled due to potential bacteria

(Source: FDA)Perrigo Company plc is recalling some lots of Gerber Good Start SoothPro Powdered Infant Formula due to contamination concerns. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says the recall is due to the possible presence of a bacteria called Cronobacter sakazakii. No distributed product has tested positive, and no adverse cases have been reported, the FDA says. The product is…

Richardsville firefighter reportedly discharged from hospital

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Richardsville Fire Department says one of their firefighters is on the road to recovery. Lt. Chris Taylor, sustained injuries during a two-story house fire on the 8900 block of Richardsville Road Tuesday night, according to Richardsville Fire Department chief Brian Lee. The department shared an update on social media, saying Taylor is out of the hospital…

Sunrise Spotlight: Dance Big Red 2023

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Tyler Beyke and Madison Feria. They told us about the ninth annual Dance Big Red. This event is a student-led dance fundraising event at Western Kentucky University. Since it began, Dance Big Red has raised nearly $500,000 for pediatric cardiovascular services and adolescent cancer care…

Living Well: Snoring May Be Dangerous

Millions of people snore in their sleep but for some it may be more than just an annoying habit. Sometimes snoring is a sign of a more dangerous sleep condition. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 4o’s Micheal Ridgeway has more on the health risks.

Steve Lutz Named Western Kentucky Head Men’s Basketball Coach

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Steve Lutz has been named the 16th head men’s basketball coach at Western Kentucky University, Director of Athletics Todd Stewart announced on Saturday. “We are excited to name Steve Lutz as our next head coach,” said Stewart.  “He is a proven winner and a respected coach with a track record of consistent success in recruiting, player…

Lady Toppers Conclude Season with WNIT Loss at Kansas

LAWRENCE, Kansas — WKU women’s basketball (19-14) was eliminated from the WNIT on Friday afternoon with an 86-72 loss to Kansas (20-11) on the road. The Lady Toppers and the Jayhawks went back and forth until the third quarter when Kansas outscored WKU 30-15. Jaylin Foster led the Lady Toppers in scoring with a season high 24 points on 9-of-18 shooting,…

KSP investigates officer-involved shooting in Union County

MORGANFIELD, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating after a shooting led to injuries for both a male subject and Union County deputy. KSP was requested by the Union County Sheriff’s Office to investigate an officer-involved shooting that happened around 7:50 p.m. Thursday. KSP’s Critical Incident Response Team and KSP investigators arrived on the scene, where they began an investigation….

Silver Sneakers celebrates St. Patrick’s Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – St. Patrick’s Day was met with quite the party that included the Silver Sneakers program at Bowling Green Parks and Rec. Several exercise groups attended the celebration, practicing their motto of fitness, fun and friends. Members got in on some St. Patrick’s Day themed festivities while getting into shape. Frank LaManna, a BGPR fitness and wellness…

Lane reopened following crash on Cumberland Parkway

(Source: Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management)BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One westbound lane has reopened following a crash on Cumberland Parkway in Barren County. Glasgow/Barren County Emergency Management says the crash happened at the 10 mile marker westbound around 7 a.m. this morning. Crews have been working and cleaning up debris. Information on the condition of the driver has not been released…