Author: Derek Gregory

Veterans resource expo set for Oct. 14 in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Kentucky Career Center South Central has announced a job and resource event exclusively for veterans. The Veteran Stand Down and Resource Expo will be held Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kentucky Career Center, 803 Chestnut St. in Bowling Green. Veterans will be able to meet with employers who are…

WCLU celebrates 80 years of local radio in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) — WCLU celebrated 80 years on the air Friday, marking eight decades of local broadcasting in Glasgow with a ceremony that recreated parts of the station’s original 1946 sign-on and brought together current and former owners, community leaders and longtime supporters. The station first signed on at 2 p.m. on Sept. 25, 1946, from its original studio…

Democratic candidates make their case in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — The Warren County Democratic Party brought supporters and statewide candidates together Thursday night for a sold-out Democracy Dinner in Bowling Green, using the event to build enthusiasm ahead of the Nov. 3 general election while two Democrats also made their case for Kentucky governor. U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker joined Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and…

Cal Turner Rehab marks 30 years in Scottsville

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) — Med Center Health celebrated 30 years of Cal Turner Rehab & Specialty Care on Thursday, recognizing a facility that has provided long-term care and rehabilitation services to Scottsville and the surrounding region for three decades. The 110-bed facility is part of a medical complex built on a 12-acre site on Burnley Road. The land was donated…

Women’s Fund names 2026 final four grant contenders

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — The Women’s Fund of South Central Kentucky has named its 2026 final four grant contenders, narrowing 25 applications to four organizations that will move forward in the grant process and make their case to members at the fund’s annual dinner Oct. 27 in Bowling Green. Hotel INC., New Beginnings Therapeutic Riding, Habitat for Humanity and…

‘9 to 5 for Little Readers’ fundraiser aims to put books in children’s hands

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — United Way of Southern Kentucky is asking the community to support young readers through its “9 to 5 for Little Readers” fundraiser Friday, Sept. 25, as enrollment in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library continues to grow across the region. United Way volunteer Beth Schaffer said enrollment in the program jumped 200% in just one month, increasing…

Crowne Plaza Bowling Green unveils full renovation

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — The former Holiday Inn University Plaza has become Crowne Plaza Bowling Green following an eight-month renovation that transformed guest rooms, the restaurant, bar and atrium while putting a greater focus on service, events and connections to the Bowling Green community. A new look and a new brand General Manager Megan Wallstrom said the hotel’s management…

Public gets inside look at Warren County Sheriff’s Office

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is pulling back the curtain on its day-to-day operations through “Partners in Safety,” a four-session program designed to give participants a closer look at the people, equipment and responsibilities behind the agency. The first session was held Monday at the Sheriff’s Office Training Center at Sugar Maple Square. Participants received…

The Grove at SKYCTC keeps student meals affordable

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — The Grove at Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College is working to keep meals affordable for students while also providing a place to study, meet with friends and spend time between classes. Café manager Gary Cassibry said the approach is tied to the college’s broader focus on supporting students. “We pride ourselves in a culture…

Leachman fundraiser helps feed local students

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — A local car dealership turned August car sales into food for children across Warren County. Leachman Buick GMC gave $50 for every vehicle sold during the month to the SOKY Patriots backpack program. The effort raised $6,000, enough to help provide more than 1,500 bags of food for local students. The need is steady. SOKY…