Author: WNKY Staff

Warren County man sentenced in fentanyl trafficking case

(Warren County Sheriff’s Office) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been sentenced to 70 months in prison after officials say he was connected to fentanyl trafficking. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, LeDrae Smith, 28, received his sentencing this week. Court documents say on April 6, 2022, Smith possessed with the intent…

Man dies in commercial truck crash in Barren County

GLASGOW, Ky. – An Alabama man is dead after police say a commercial vehicle left the road and crashed in Barren County for unknown reasons. The Kentucky State Police says it received a request from the Barren County Sheriff’s Office on Monday just before 3:30 p.m. to investigate a fatal collision. KSP says troopers responded to the location at the…

What’s Happening SoKy: Free Rabies Vaccination for Pets

For today’s What’s Happening SoKY, we met with Telia Butler. She spoke to us about how you can get a free rabies vaccination for your pets! This Saturday, the City of Bowling Green’s Animal Protection division is hosting a free rabies vaccination clinic at Pedigo Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All animal temperaments are welcome, they just ask…

Living Well: Postpartum Anxiety

You’ve heard about postpartum depression, but there’s another medical condition that isn’t talked about as much. That would be postpartum anxiety or excessive worry after childbirth or adoption. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Micheal Ridgeway has more on this condition.

Man sentenced to federal prison in child pornography case

(Credit: Pixabay)OWENSBORO, Ky. – A man is facing 20 years in federal prison after officials say he produced and distributed child porn. Corey Allen Stephens, 31, of Greenville was sentenced last week to the prison term, according to the United States Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky. Court documents say Stephens used social media to chat with others, where officials…

Nominations needed for Volunteers of the Year Awards

(Source: Volunteers in Action Bowling Green) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Nonprofit Volunteers in Action Bowling Green says it is looking for nominations of some deserving individuals. The 32nd annual Volunteers of the Year Awards nominations are due Friday, March 17 at 4 p.m. Awards needing nominations include the Anne Grubbs Spirit of Service Award, Team Award and Rookie Award. Any…

Kellogg reveals new names of spin-off companies, including ‘Kellanova’

(Source: CNN, Kellogg Company) (CNN) – Kellogg has announced the names of its new spin-off companies for some of its most popular snacks. WK Kellogg Co. will include the North American cereal brands, like Frosted Flakes and Froot Loops. The second name, Kellanova, will include snacks like Pringles and Cheez-Its, as well as international cereal brands. Kellogg revealed the split…

Proposal to ban slot-like machines sent to Kentucky governor

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s Senate has voted to ban devices resembling slot machines that have proliferated in the state. The vote caps one of the most bitter policy fights of the year. The bill won Senate passage Tuesday and now goes to Gov. Andy Beshear. It was an anticlimactic finale for a heavily lobbied bill that created plenty of…