Author: WNKY Staff

Logan County man sentenced for firearm possession charge

(Credit: Pixabay)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Logan County man is facing 37 months in prison after court documents say he illegally possessed a firearm. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Kentucky, court documents state that on Feb. 2, 2021, Marvelle Woodard, 37, a convicted felon, possessed a semi-automatic handgun. The U.S. Attorney’s Office further states in a…

Kentucky legislators to propose new version of sports betting bill

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) – Kentucky lawmakers will give sports betting another shot at legalization this year. Currently, betting on horse racing is perfectly legal, but betting on sports is not in Kentucky. Kentucky Senate majority floor leader Damon Thayer says he and representative Michael Meredith are working on a newer version of a sports betting bill. Unlike prior years,…

Simpson County Sheriff’s Office investigating fatal crash

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office says it is working to identify the victims of a deadly crash. On Tuesday around 5:11 a.m., the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched for a traffic collision at 250 Round Pond Church Road. Authorities say deputies arrived and found a single-vehicle wreck that had been on fire. According to authorities, the…

Warren County man charged with robbery, burglary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One Bowling Green man has been charged following what police say was a burglary. On Monday around 1:52 a.m., Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Hunterwood Way in Bowling Green for a burglary in progress. Police say deputies arrived moments later to find the suspect had fled the scene. After a few hours, police say…

Police: Shot fired at Michael O. Buchanon Park results in arrest

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One person has been arrested in connection with an incident at Michael O. Buchanon Park in Bowling Green. On Monday around 8:43 p.m., the Warren County Sheriff’s Office was requested to assist Kentucky State Police with a disturbance involving a handgun on scene located at 9222 Nashville Road. According to authorities, WCSO deputies arrived and cleared…

Soky’s Choice: Valentine’s Day Painting Party

For this week’s SoKy’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby & Sons, we met with Tracy Cowles and Nick Greenman. They sat down with us to tell us about an upcoming Valentine’s Day Painting Party. Hosted by the Bulter County Art Guild this Saturday, February 11th at 1:00 PM at the Butler County Public Library. This event is open…

Sunrise Spotlight: Brave Hearts Program

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Shelley Lowe. She told us all about the Brave Heart Program and what it means to be a Heart Mom. The Brave Heart Program is a family support group through Norton Children’s Hospital. This group directly uplifts local families united by their children’s fight to overcome…

Living Well: Heart Attacks in Young People

Heart attacks have long been considered a problem facing older adults but they aren’t the only ones. A new report shows how common it is for young people to have them too. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, we learn more about the subtle signs of a heart attack and why one man is on a…

What’s Happening SoKY: BG Teen

For today’s edition of What’s Happening SoKy, we met Crystal Akers. She told us about a youth supporting group right here in Bowling Green, called BG Teen! The goal of BG Teen is to provide opportunities in Bowling Green, Kentucky for teens to build community and have fun in inclusive, safe, supportive spaces. You can support BG Teen this Valentine’s…

Sunrise Spotlight: Share the Love 5k

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Cupid. Or as you may know him better, Harlan Holmes! He spoke to us about the upcoming Share the Love 5k coming to Bowling Green this weekend. You can run with your sweetheart this Saturday, February 11th at 9:00 AM. Folks participating are encouraged to…