Author: WNKY Staff

Man charged with kidnapping of woman in Cave City

CAVE CITY, Ky. – A Barren County man has been arrested after police say he held a knife to a woman’s throat and made her drive away. Cave City Police say they were dispatched Monday to Mammoth Cave Road for a possible DUI with a subject leaning outside the driver’s side door of the vehicle. Police say they arrived and…

UPDATE: Name released of victim in fatal wreck on Russellville Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has released further details identifying a man who died last night in a wreck on Russellville Road. Edin Redzic, 43, of Bowling Green was operating a Harley Davidson motorcycle Monday that was involved in the fatal incident. Three other people were listed as injured in a collision report. On Monday, Bowling…

MyXR, Inc. brings new regional headquarters to Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – MyXR, Inc., a company specializing in augmented reality and engagement platforms, has announced its upcoming move to Bowling Green. The new headquarters is coming to a 1,200-square-foot space at the Western Kentucky University Innovation Campus HQ. The new addition is expected to add 60 new jobs to the region, according to the Bowling Green Area Chamber…

What’s Happening SoKY: Supportive Communities Conference

For this week’s edition of What’s Happening SoKY, we met with Lee Fowlkes. He spoke to us about the upcoming Supportive Communities Conference to spread awareness about child abuse in Kentucky. April marks Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Family Enrichment Center has plenty planned throughout the month. To learn more about this soon-to-come event, you can click right here. 

Sunrise Spotlight: Film Screening at Lifeworks

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Hendrix Brakefield. He spoke to us about an upcoming film screening through Lifeworks. On Saturday, April 15th at The Capitol at 2:00 pm you can catch, “In a Different Key.” The film is about a mother who tracks down the first person ever diagnosed with…

SoKY’s Choice: Sky Science Fest 2023

For this week’s edition of SoKY’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, we met with Ronn Kistler. He came to talk to us about some changes coming to the annual Sky Science Festival! This year, the festival joined in with the White Squirrel Arts Festival.  This event will take place at Circus Square Park on Saturday, April…

Living Well: Specialized Diets to Help Fatigue in Cancer Patients

There were nearly two-million new cancer cases diagnosed in the U.S. last year, according to an estimate from the American Cancer Society. The disease is hard on every aspect of life, and treatment can zap a patient’s energy long after it’s done. But new research suggests diet can help. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Morgan…

BGFD breaks ground for Fire Station 8

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department is working to make fire response times safer for businesses. The agency broke ground for Fire Station 8 on Glasgow Road within the Kentucky Transpark, where officials say a $4.1 million station will be built. Chief Justin Brooks of the Bowling Green Fire Department says the station will staff 12 people,…

BGPD working fatal wreck on Russellville Road

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police are currently working a fatal wreck on Russellville Road near Dishman Lane. BGPD public information officer Ronnie Ward says the wreck involved a motorcycle and Logan County school bus. Bowling Green police said in a Tweet that Russellville Road is partially closed. Drivers should expect heavy traffic as police work the scene over…

Green River Ferry closed for repairs until further notice

(Mammoth Cave National Park) MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – The Green River Ferry remains closed since Friday for unexpected repairs. Mammoth Cave National Park says repairs could take several days, and park visitors will have to use alternate routes. The park says the closure is due to maintenance of operational components. For additional updates on the status of the ferry or…