Author: WNKY Staff

WKU’s Dance Big Red breaks record once again, raising over $141,000 for Norton Children’s Hospital

March 10, 2026

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Source: Norton Children’s Hospital. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Thanks to Western Kentucky University students and the community, local kids will have even more access to quality care. According to Norton Children’s Hospital, more than 750 students raised over $141,000 through Dance Big Red, an annual student-led dance marathon benefiting Norton Children’s. The marathon took place over the weekend at Raymond B….

Bowling Green police introduce automated call system for non-emergency line

March 10, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is sharing an update regarding its non-emergency line. On a recent episode of the city’s podcast, TalkBG, the department stated an automated call system is being introduced for its non-emergency line. Police say despite this, every 911 call will always be answered by a live call taker. However, non-emergency calls, such…

1 charged after alligators found in Kentucky basement

March 10, 2026

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Source: Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement. MOUNT WASHINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky Fish and Wildlife is sharing one call that presented an unusual situation. According to Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement, on Feb. 11, the Mount Washington Police Department contacted a fish and wildlife warden regarding a report of an individual potentially possessing an alligator. Authorities say they responded…

Man charged with DUI following crash in Bowling Green

March 10, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One man is behind bars after allegedly driving while intoxicated during a crash in Bowling Green. According to a uniform citation, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded just after 12:30 a.m. Tuesday for an injury collision on Glasgow Road. Authorities say upon arrival, they observed a Ford Focus with severe front end damage and missing its…

2 arrested after reported shooting leaves 1 dead in Daviess County

March 9, 2026

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KNOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Two men are behind bars after a reported shooting claimed a life in Daviess County. According to the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, 19-year-old Ayden Farrow of La Grange has been arrested on charges of first-degree hindering prosecution or apprehension and tampering with physical evidence. In addition, deputies say an arrest warrant was ordered for a second suspect,…

Isaiah 117 House in need of donations

March 9, 2026

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LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – Isaiah 117 House Resource Center is looking for donations as they reset their house for upcoming families. Requested donation items include white full and twin sized bed sheets, sippy cups with straws, and candy to restock their dispensers. The most urgent request is a mini crib for their smallest red door guest. Isaiah 117 House provides…

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LifeWorks to host Open House on Saturday

March 9, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – LifeWorks of Bowling Green is hosting an upcoming Open House on Saturday, March 14. Visitors can meet their team and learn more about how LifeWorks for Autism supports individuals with autism and their families in the south-central Kentucky Community. According to their website, LifeWorks is committed to building a community where autistic young adults build confidence,…

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Lt. Gov. Coleman releases new report on Women’s Health in Kentucky

March 9, 2026

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Source: Envato/By by IrinaG1504.FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Monday, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, along with the Kentucky Commission of Women and officials from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, released a report on the status of women’s health in Kentucky. “As we celebrate Women’s History Month, there is no better time to assess the status of women’s health in Kentucky,”…

UK researcher leads team developing simpler test for schizophrenia

By Christian Honce, UK Research Communications

March 9, 2026

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Source: University of Kentucky. LEXINGTON, Ky. – A University of Kentucky researcher is leading a team in what the university calls a groundbreaking study. According to UK, the study identifies biological markers for schizophrenia, which could “revolutionize how the disorder is diagnosed and treated in the Commonwealth and beyond.” UK states researches found two markers, Sp4 mRNA and the HSP60…

Woman arrested after allegedly desecrating grave in Christian County

March 9, 2026

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CROFTON, Ky. – A woman is charged after allegedly desecrating a grave. According to a release, the Kentucky State Police Post 2 was contacted by Christian County Dispatch to assist in an investigation on March 5. KSP’s initial investigation shows that 46-year-old Jessica Hamby, of Hopkinsville, desecrated a family member’s grave at a property located on South Madisonville Street in…