Author: WNKY Staff

Warren County man arrested after overdoses connected to fentanyl trafficking

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Authorities have arrested a man they say is responsible for at least one fentanyl overdose death in Warren County. The Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force says that on Oct. 24, 2022, an 18-year-old man was found dead after a fentanyl overdose in Smiths Grove. Following this, the drug task force began a joint investigation with…

Former Somerset PD officer indicted following investigation

SOMERSET, Ky. – A former member of the Somerset Police Department has been indicted on multiple charges. Kentucky State Police say the Pulaski Grand Jury indicted Michael I. Correll, 44, of Somerset on Wednesday, March 8 following an investigation. KSP says Correll is a retired captain of the Somerset Police Department. KSP says the investigation began Jan. 8, when Somerset…

Warren RECC shares power update Thursday morning

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren RECC crews are continuing to work to restore power outages in our area. As of 10:30 a.m., the company says 800 members were still without power. A total of 95% of members have had power restored. Warren RECC asks for patience as they work through pole replacements, tree removal from power lines and putting up…

Glasgow police officers rebuild K-9’s home after storm damage

(Glasgow Police Department) GLASGOW, Ky. – Despite the damage brought by Friday’s storms, one positive story can be seen from the aftermath in Glasgow. K-9 Zeke, a member of the Glasgow Police Department, saw his own home destroyed during the high winds. However, the police department says several of their officers combined their efforts to build him a brand new…

Sunrise Spotlight: St. Paddy’s Party at the Ballpark

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met up with Eric Leach. He told us all about how the upcoming St. Paddy’s Party at the Bowling Green Ballpark. This Saturday, March 11th from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM you can celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day the Ballpark way. That means delicious treats, green beer, and…

Living Well: Chronic Kidney Disease

Around 37 million adults in the U.S. are estimated to have chronic kidney disease, and many of them don’t even know they have it. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover finds out why treating it early is critical.

Bowling Green falls in First Round of 2023 Mingua Beef Jerky Girls’ Basketball Sweet 16® Tournament

LEXINGTON – The Girls Sweet Sixteen tipped off with an instant classic between Owensboro Catholic and Bowling Green but the Lady Purples couldn’t advance. Bowling Green lost to Owensboro Catholic, 54-51. The team was led by Sophomore Katy Smiley, who scored 20 points sinking 6 threes for the Lady Purples. But the Lady Aces shot over 50% from the three-point…

Chairs sold at TJ Maxx and Marshalls recalled

(CNN) – TJX is recalling nearly 82,000 office chairs sold at its stores. This is after a dozen people have reported the back can detach from the base. Ten people say it caused an injury, including one concussion. The chairs were sold at Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Home Goods and Home Sense stores from June 2019 until December 2022. The retail…