Source: Kentucky State Parks BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — A new economic report shows Kentucky’s state parks drive tourism, generate jobs and support local economies. That’s according to a release from the office of Gov. Andy Beshear. The report from Tourism Economics says, state parks generated $1.1 billion in economic impact in 2024, supporting 8,600 jobs and enhancing economic growth…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky (DSSKY) is teaming up with Texas Roadhouse in Bowling Green throughout July to raise funds for the non-profit’s building fund and programming, according to a release from DSSKY. July 1-31 guests can round up their bill or make an additional donation at the restaurant. While supplies last, those who donate…
EDMONTON, Ky. (WNKY) — Metcalfe County Schools Transportation Director Britt Young has been named the 2026 Rookie Transportation Director of the Year by the Student Transportation Association of Kentucky. The award, presented during the organization’s annual conference, honors a transportation leader who has made a significant impact in a short amount of time. According to a release from Metcalfe County…
GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) — Tourism continues to play a major role in Barren County’s economy. Visitors spent $117.5 million in Barren County in 2025, ranking the county 18th among Kentucky’s 120 counties, according to the Glasgow-Barren County Tourist & Convention Commission. Tourism supported 930 local jobs, provided $24.9 million in labor income and generated $9.5 million in state and local…
Source: Special Olympics KentuckyRUSSELLVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) — Russellville gymnast Lee Dockins has added another gold medal to her Special Olympics USA Games career. Dockins won gold Tuesday in the Level 3 Senior All-Around with a score of 75, according to Special Olympics Kentucky. Her score was the highest among all Level 3 gymnasts in any division. Dockins’ now has 21…
Source: Glasgow Police DepartmentUPDATE 6/16/26 8:23am — According to a social media post, Glasgow Police say the two people have been found safe. GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) — The Glasgow Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating Brayden Holman and Brenna Barrow. According to a social media post from the department, both were last seen in the Gorin Park…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Medical Center EMS has received two American Heart Association awards recognizing their care for patients experiencing heart attacks and strokes. According to a release from Med Center Health, the agency earned the Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award and the Stroke Honor Roll Achievement Award for providing rapid, research-based emergency care. “This recognition validates the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Employees at Sumitomo Electrical Wiring Systems in Edmonton will soon receive workforce training and skills development thanks to an investment provided through the Bluegrass State Skills Corporation. According to the Office of Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday, 232 employees at the Edmonton facility are among the 7,400 Kentucky workers impacted by the allocation. Officials say…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Gov. Andy Beshear is extending his executive order to reduce the state gas tax by 10 cents through the end of June. That’s according to a press release from the governor’s office. The initial executive order, which took effect on May 11, is set to expire Wednesday, June 10. This extension only impacts the 33…
Source: Smiths Grove Fire Department. SMITHS GROVE, Ky. — A longtime Warren County fire chief is retiring after over four total decades of service. According to a social media post from the Warren County Fire Department System, Chief Kenneth Priddy is retiring as chief of the Smiths Grove Fire Department. County chiefs and elected officials gathered Thursday at the department…
