Author: WNKY Staff

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…

Kentucky State Police conducting traffic safety checkpoints in local areas

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police would like to remind the public they will be conducting traffic safety checkpoints in the local area. This includes Post 3’s coverage of Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Simpson and Warren counties. During these checkpoints, police say they will saturate known problematic areas. Police say the purpose of these checkpoints is to…

Community Driven: New Beginnings Riding Theraputic

For this week’s Community Driven, brought to you by Dave’s Transportation Service, we met with Yvette Doan and Sophia Smith. They spoke to us about their previous Volunteer Orientations and about a great upcoming event- Racing for a Reason! To learn more about all the amazing things going on at New Beginnings, you can click right here.

Warren RECC provides outage update

(Warren RECC)WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren RECC says the lights are back on for 90% of homes in the area, but the job is not over. As of 9:30 a.m., about 2,600 customers are without power after severe winds moved through our area Friday. The utility company says that in the last five days since losing power, crews have identified…

1-year-old injured by vehicle in Logan County

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Police say a 1-year-old has been hit by a vehicle in Logan County. The Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded Monday around 6:11 p.m. to the area of Morgantown Road and Chandlers Road for a collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian. Police say upon arrival, they determined a Russellville man was traveling northbound on Morgantown Road when…

Emergency road aid funds awarded to Barren Co. Fiscal Court

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Barren County Fiscal Court is receiving $100,000 for drainage structure repairs on Ramp Road. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the funding comes from County Road Aid emergency funds. “The Transportation Cabinet is pleased to approve this request for funding to provide assistance to Barren County to repair and maintain safe connections in the community,” transportation secretary…

Living Well: Albuterol Shortage

It’s a medicine commonly used to treat people with breathing problems, but liquid albuterol is in short supply. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover explains what led to the shortage and what health experts say you need to know — if you can’t get this medicine.

Sunrise Spotlight: Re-Tree of BG

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met Chad Stinger. He spoke to us about an upcoming tree giveaway from Re-Tree BG after the intense winds last Friday. The operation has open applications for you to apply to get a free tree. This organization is especially working in the communities affected by the tornado….

Sharp Named Defensive Player of the Year Back-To-Back Seasons

DALLAS – For the second consecutive year, WKU Hilltopper Basketball senior center Jamarion Sharp has been named the Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year, the league announced Tuesday morning. Additionally, junior guard Dayvion McKnight was named All-Conference Second Team. Sharp earned third-team honors and an All-Defensive Team nod. Sixth-year senior guard Emmanuel Akot was named All-Conference Honorable Mention. Sharp becomes…

Foster and Hayes Earn C-USA Postseason Awards

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s basketball had pair of student-athletes earn Conference USA Postseason Awards the league announced on Tuesday. Sophomore forward Jaylin Foster was named to the All-Defensive Team and freshman guard Acacia Hayes was named to the All-Freshmen Team. Foster has been one of the leading steals earners in the conference all season. She has notched 60 total…