BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – So far, a large number of people have either voted over absentee ballot or voted early since only one polling location will be open in Warren County Tuesday for the 2020 primary elections. Because of COVID-19 regulations, Warren County Clerk Lynette Yates is expecting longer wait times in line. “We have to social distance between our…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Multiple community agencies, organizations and churches will be providing transportation for voters Tuesday. Buses will be transporting people to Phil Moore Park all day long for the primary election. These buses will be making rounds from Mount Zion Church and Lampkin Park every half hour. Other bus locations include two stops at 10 am and 3…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – June 19, also known as Juneteenth: a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. In the African American community, it has long represented a sacred day celebrating emancipation and remembering those who suffered under the injustices of slavery. According to Ryan Dearbone, president of the Bowling Green-Warren County NAACP, Juneteenth is a…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The 22nd annual Step Up for Down Syndrome walk is still a go in South Central Kentucky. Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky announcing that the walk, formerly known as the Buddy Walk, will be on Saturday, September 19, at Living Hope Baptist Church. The Step Up for Down Syndrome walk is the largest annual fundraiser…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Locally, DACA recipients and those close to them are rejoicing after hearing the Supreme Court’s ruling today. A local DACA beneficiary spoke to WNKY today on her thoughts about the ruling. “I’ve lived here all my life. I don’t know nothing else than Bowling Green, Kentucky,” said DACA beneficiary Ruth Villalobos. The 29-year-old has lived in…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The wait is almost over for 16-year-olds and others patiently waiting to take their drivers tests in Kentucky. Kentucky State Police announced that the drivers testing branch will begin scheduling appointments for road tests on July 1. Tests had been put on hold due to COVID-19 with permit testing re-opening in some counties two weeks ago….
BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – The Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office announced devastating news last night. The agency’s beloved K-9 Deputy, Tango, has died. Tango received a final salute on Tuesday before being walked into the Thomas and England Veterinary Clinic in Smiths Grove. Tango was just five years old. He was recently diagnosed with an aggressive kidney disease. With his health rapidly…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Employees from two local businesses spent the morning delivering meals to local first responders. The Downs Insurance Agency and Fuel Nutrition teamed up to deliver healthy meals to police, firefighters, ambulatory services and more throughout Warren County. According to Tommy Downs, the president of the Downs Agency, Erie Insurance provided his business with $1,000 to use…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – In Warren County, at least four first responders have tested positive for COVID-19 so far. First responders protect and serve their community while doing what they can to protect themselves from the virus. Because of their jobs, they can easily be exposed to COVID-19. The Bowling Green Police Department and the Warren County Sheriff’s Department are…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – President Trump signed an executive order on police reform today. Speaking in the Rose Garden, the president’s actions came after weeks of national protests over police brutality. The order establishes a database to keep track of officers with excessive use of force complaints. The order also bans chokeholds. The president was surrounded by representatives from law…
