Author: WNKY Staff

FBI searching for U.S. citizen kidnapped in Mexico

(Source: FBI Los Angeles, CNN via CNN Newsource) (CNN) – The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to a missing U.S. citizen who was kidnapped in Mexico. According to a release from the FBI’s Los Angeles field office Thursday, 63-year-old Maria Del Carmen Lopez was taken from her home in Pueblo Nuevo, Mexico on…

Train derails in Glendale; non-life threatening injuries reported

(Hardin County Sheriff’s Office) GLENDALE, Ky. – A train reportedly derailed Thursday in Glendale after attempting to avoid a collision with a tractor-trailer. A CSX train went into an emergency action around 2:54 p.m. yesterday, according to a statement from the company. CSX says this decision was due to a tractor-trailer being stuck on the crossing at Hodgenville Road. As…

Glasgow police arrest man in shooting at Adams Place

(Glasgow Police Department) GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow police arrested a man last night after they say he shot a woman in the arm. The Glasgow Police Department says it responded Thursday to Adams Place for a shooting complaint, where they say they found the injured woman. The victim was transported by Barren/Metcalfe EMS to T.J. Samson Community Hospital and was…

What’s Happening SoKy: Run & Walk for Children 2023

For today’s edition of What’s Happening SoKy, we met with Lee Fowlkes from the Family Enrichment Center. He spoke to us about the upcoming annual Run & Walk for Children. On Saturday, March 25th, you can head down to Ephram White Park to raise money for a great cause. All funds support child abuse prevention services in South Central Kentucky….

Sunrise Spotlight: Shamrock Sprint 2023

For today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Ashley Reynolds. She spoke to us about the upcoming annual Shamrock Sprint. This race is a Saint Patrick’s Day theme where kids are invited to run as a way welcome spring. This free event features two races, a 1/2K and a 2K. The…

Living Well: Double Lung Transplant

It’s the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. The American cancer society estimates over 127-thousand Americans will die from lung cancer this year. But, two stage-four lung cancer patients now have no signs of cancer, thanks to double-lung transplants. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Michael Ridgeway has more on the procedure and the…

Mammoth Cave rangers learn to identify service dogs

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Park rangers at Mammoth Cave National Park are gearing up for a busy season with visitors, and this includes visitors with service animals. Rangers are working with Good Boy Dog Training to be able to identify a service dog from someone’s furry companion. Officials say understanding the behavior of a service animal can help rangers know…

Glasgow police working shooting near Park Avenue

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow police are currently responding to a reported shooting. Glasgow Police Department major Terry Flatt confirmed the scene is located on Adams Place near Park Avenue. We will update as further details become available.  

Beshear: Nearly $8M released to aid Kentucky families with energy costs

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A large sum of funding has been released to help families pay their energy bills. Gov. Andy Beshear announced during his Team Kentucky update Thursday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released roughly $8 million to Kentucky for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. “These dollars will directly help eligible families in…