Author: WNKY Staff

Barren County High School cheer team wins national championship

February 13, 2024

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Source: Barren County Schools. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County High School Cheer Team won the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship for Small Varsity Coed Division II. The district says the varsity competition, considered the most prestigious in the nation, was held at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The Universal Cheerleaders Association has hosted the competition for…

Dole recalls salad kits for listeria risk

February 13, 2024

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Source: FDA. (CNN) – You may want to check your refrigerator. Some salad kits are being recalled because they could be contaminated with listeria. Some Dole branded and private label salad kits were processed on the same line as a cheese that was recently recalled for possible traces of listeria. The recalled products include Dole, President’s Choice and Marketside brand…

Governor, first lady host blood drive amid national shortage

February 13, 2024

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Source: Governor Andy Beshear, @GovAndyBeshear on X. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear and first lady Britainy Beshear donated blood Tuesday at the State Capitol Rotunda to help the national shortage, encouraging Kentuckians to donate. “Donating blood is one of the most important ways we can protect all our families,” the first lady says. “That’s why I asked Team Kentucky…

Health officials report rare case of bubonic plague in Oregon

February 13, 2024

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(CNN) – Health officials have identified a rare case of human bubonic plague in Oregon. The Deschutes County Health Office says a pet owner was probably infected by their cat. They were treated in the early stage of the disease and pose “little risk” to the community. The last human case of plague in Oregon was in 2015. The Centers…

Road closed due to flooding in Warren County

February 13, 2024

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Source: Warren County KY Government. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Road Department has closed between North Harris Road and Antioch Road due to flooding, emergency officials say. The road is located near the Boyce community. An update will be released when the road has reopened. Do not drive around the barricades and seek an alternate route.

Scottsville man charged with burglary

February 13, 2024

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SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville, Kentucky man is facing charges after police say he allegedly entered an apartment and stabbed someone. According to the Scottsville Police Department, officers received a call around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday about a stabbing off of East Maple Street at ALCO Apartments. Police say they located the victim, who was transported by EMS to The Medical…

Warren East Picks up Road Sweep at South Warren

February 12, 2024

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SCORES Warren East Lady Raiders 43 at South Warren Lady Spartans 31 Warren East Raiders 69 at South Warren Spartans 66

Proclamation at Bowling Green City Hall declares ‘211 Day’ to raise awareness

February 12, 2024

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A proclamation was issued Monday at City Hall to declare February 12, 2024 as “211 Day.” The Federal Communications Commission assigned 211 as a three-digit telephone number to provide easy access to information about health and human services, including crisis situations. The center is able to take calls and text messages 24 hours a day, 7…

Suspect in fatal shooting of deputy added to TBI Most Wanted list

February 12, 2024

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Source: Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. MARYVILLE, Tenn. – A suspect wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of a Tennessee deputy is now on the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Most Wanted List. Kenneth Wayne DeHart, Jr., 42, is wanted on warrants for first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder and felon in possession of a weapon, authorities ay. According to a preliminary…

McHenry earns second CUSA Player of the Week nod of 2023-24

February 12, 2024

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU ATHLETICS) – For the second time this season, Hilltopper Basketball junior guard Don McHenry has been named Conference USA Player of the Week, as announced by the league on Monday. McHenry posted back-to-back team-high point totals and helped the Tops complete a 2-0 road swing last week, defeating CUSA leader Louisiana Tech on Thursday and Jacksonville…