Author: WNKY Staff

Kentucky State Police investigating death of retired state trooper

PINE KNOT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says it is investigating the death of a retired state trooper following a house fire. KSP says it was requested yesterday to assist the McCreary County Sheriff’s Office after a fatality was discovered during the fire. Troopers responded to Johns Road in Pine Knot. Police say investigators located male human remains once…

9 soldiers dead after Black Hawk helicopters crash in Kentucky

(Source: WSMV via CNN Newsource) FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – Nine soldiers died in a helicopter crash last night in Trigg County, Fort Campbell officials say. The U.S. Army’s Fort Campbell says two 101st Airborne Division helicopters crashed around 10 p.m. Wednesday. According to Fort Campbell officials, the collision happened during a routine training mission between two HH60 Black Hawk helicopters….

Sunrise Spotlight: April Fest 2023

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Catrice Turner. She spoke to us about the upcoming April Fest that’ll be at Ephram White Park. On Saturday, April 1st, you can head down to the park from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for tons of family fun. From a petting zoo to an…

Living Well: Newly Approved Narcan

More than a million people have died of drug overdoses in the two decades since the CDC. A drug that can reverse an opioid overdose has been approved for over-the-counter use. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s own Morgan Hoover speaks to a doctor about how to administer this potentially life-saving drug.

WKU Falls to Belmont

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Hilltoppers fell, 2-0, to the Belmont Bruins Wednesday night in the Tops first midweek of the season at the WKU Softball Complex. Katie Gardner threw a six-strikeout, three walk deal in six innings, while Maddy Wood came in for an inning relief with a strikeout under her belt. A slow night in the batter’s box, Taylor Davis and Faith Hegh were the…

WKU Football hosts Annual Pro Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kahleef Hailassie, Brodric Martin, Jawann Jones, Will Ignot, Daewood Davis and others had an opportunity to work out in front of NFL scouts at WKU’s Pro Day. The team has been highly successful the last few seasons with bowl wins and guys, like Bailey Zappe and DeAngelo Malone being drafted last year. “It all comes full…

Community Driven: Shamrock Sprint 2023

For this week’s edition of Community Driven, brought to you by Dave’s Transportation Services, we met with Ashley Reynolds! She spoke to us about how this year’s Shamrock Sprint wrapped up and what we can expect to see from Kids on the Block in the future. Dash for Sheldon on April 19th and Pound the Pavement on August 12th are…

KSP searching for missing woman

Jayme Wagner has been reported missing since Monday, March 27 (Kentucky State Police). HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is in search of a missing woman. Police say Jayme Wagner has been reported missing since Monday, March 27. According to officials, Wagner walked away from Western State Hospital in Hopkinsville. Wagner is described as 39 years old, 5 feet…

Bowling Green man arrested on drug charges

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Warren County man has been arrested after police say he was wanted by law enforcement. Yesterday, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office says deputies witnessed a man “acting suspicious” while walking on Scottsville Road. Police say he matched the description of a wanted individual. The man, later identified as Matthew Whitaker, 35, of Bowling Green, then…

Kelly Craft, Joe Craft announce Craft Innovation Campus in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Republican candidate for governor Kelly Craft and her husband, Joe, donated $2 million to the Boys and Girls Club of Glasgow-Barren County. The organization will use this money to purchase the old First Farmers Bank building to be the future home of the area Boys and Girls Club. This will be the first time the organization has…