Author: WNKY Staff

Laurel County chase ends with discovery of body in car

LONDON, Ky. (WLEX) – Police say they have found a body in a car after a multi-county chase on Interstate 75. A female body was found inside a car after a police chase that started in Madison County ended on I-75 near Laurel County. Kentucky State Police troopers say they spotted a careless driver and attempted a traffic stop. The…

Man arrested at Franklin Pharmacy following investigation

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Simpson County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a local pharmacist has been taken into custody at Franklin Pharmacy. At least one person was arrested this morning after an investigation at the pharmacy. The Warren County-Bowling Green Drug Task Force says they executed a search warrant Wednesday morning. Officials say this is a drug enforcement special investigation. We…

Mammoth Cave to show performances by Louisville Orchestra with guest Yo-Yo Ma

Photos courtesy of Glasgow-Barren County TourismMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Two special performances by the Louisville Orchestra are coming to Mammoth Cave National Park with famed cellist Yo-Yo Ma. The concert will take place inside Mammoth Cave in Rafinesque Hall on Saturday, April 29 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. According to a release by the park, the performances will be…

Local church encourages winter clothing donations for those in need

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you’re in Bowling Green looking to help out our local community, we have a great cause that needs support. The Presbyterian Church of Bowling Green is hosting their Gloves with Love cold weather drive donation for the fifth year in a row. The church helps those in need by leaving packages of gloves outside of…

Attorney General Daniel Cameron holds press conference regarding human trafficking

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron held a press conference hours ago with law enforcement, prosecutors and community stakeholders to announce an initiative to combat human trafficking. Cameron spoke in detail about a new initiative to prevent human trafficking in Kentucky. The attorney general says a main focus is to encourage landlords to shut down illicit massage businesses…

Sunrise Spotlight: SoKY Bridal Expo

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Tootie Finkbone and Tinesha Simmons. They spoke to us about the upcoming Southern Kentucky Wedding Expo. This is the 9th Annual SOKY Bridal Expo, bringing over 85 vendors to the WKU Knicely Conference Center. From venue site rentals, jewelry, event planning and many more vendor…

Living Well: Tap Water Not Safe in Medical Devices

When you’re sick you may use some items like a neti pot or a dehumidifier to clear out some of that congestion. But a recent study shows many people believe tap water is safe to use in these devices and that is just not true. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, we learn more on the…

WKU Athletics to Retire Jersey in Honor of Hilltopper Basketball Great Dwight Smith

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.  —  WKU Athletics will retire a jersey of Hilltopper basketball great Dwight Smith with a ceremony at halftime of the Hilltoppers’ home contest against UTEP, set for a 3 p.m. tipoff, on Saturday, February 4. He will be just the 11th person in program history to join this prestigious club. “Dwight Smith is one of WKU basketball’s…

Todd County school bus exits roadway; no serious injuries reported

Photo courtesy of Todd County Sheriff’s OfficeELKTON, Ky. – Todd County School District says no substantial injuries have been reported after a school bus left the road. Around 3 p.m. Tuesday, a Todd County school bus exited the road, according to the school district. No other vehicles were involved. The district says the five children and a driver onboard were…