Source: Houchens IndustriesBOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Glasgow businessman and Houchens Industries founder Ervin G. Houchens has been named a 2026 inductee into the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame, according to a release from Awesome Inc. Houchens founded Houchens Foods in Glasgow on Jan. 1, 1917. He retired in 1983 at age 85, and his nephew, Ruel Houchens, became company…
Editor’s note: Images associated with this story may be disturbing to some readers. METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. (WNKY) — An estimated 244 dogs were removed from a property on Breeding Road beginning July 29 after rescuers discovered what they described as a suspected large-scale backyard breeding operation where animals were living with extensive medical problems. Guardians of Rescue removed 227 of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — As families prepare for the first day of school, Norton Children’s psychologist Dr. Katy Hopkins says parents can ease back-to-school anxiety by discussing new schedules, involving children in preparations and helping them understand what to expect. New teachers, unfamiliar routines and the return to a structured schedule can create stress, particularly after a more relaxed…
EDMONTON, Ky. (WNKY) — For members of the Peace Makers Quilt Guild, a finished quilt is more than fabric and thread. It is a personal thank-you to a local veteran. The Metcalfe County group has made 98 quilts for veterans since starting the “Quilt For Heroes” program several years ago. Each one is presented during Edmonton’s Veterans Day ceremony, and…
EDMONTON, Ky. (WNKY) — A free ride could be all that stands between some older adults and a morning spent sharing a meal, playing cards or visiting with friends. Leaders with the Barren River Area Development District are working to spread the word about free transportation and other services available at the Edmonton Senior Center. The center is open from…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Visitors to the Historic RailPark & Train Museum may soon hear train whistles, music from the 1940s and 1950s and the voices of railroad workers as they explore the Bowling Green attraction. The RailPark launched its “Steel Rails & Silver Screens” campaign Tuesday with a goal of raising $85,000 for new audio-visual equipment in the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Warren County Public Library announced it will host Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at The Capitol, according to a release from the library. Beshear will discuss his soon-to-be-released book, “Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal a Broken Country.” The first 500 attendees will receive a free copy. The book, set to be…
Source: James Brown/Glasgow News 1BARREN COUNTY, Ky. — The Port Oliver and Quarry Road recreation areas at Barren River Lake will reopen this weekend, according to a social media post from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District. Both recreation areas were closed for parking lot maintenance. Work is complete at Port Oliver, while maintenance at Quarry Road is…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Classic hip-hop and R&B have returned to Bowling Green airwaves with the launch of 98 Jamz. Seven Mountains Media debuted the new format Monday. The station airs on 98.3 FM and 102.7 FM in Bowling Green and 98.1 FM in Glasgow. Its playlist spans roughly three decades, with music from the 1990s through 2020. Midday…
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff Wednesday to honor a Kentucky soldier who was killed during World War II but was not accounted for until Jan. 29, 2026. According to a release from the governor’s office, U.S. Army Pvt. Mike Raymond McDowell was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion,…
