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…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Supreme Court ruling Monday which protects the LGBTQ community from workplace discrimination is having an impact in Bowling Green, where a similar fairness ordinance has been struck down by the city commission two times in recent years. Paul Carter, who is running for Bowling Green City Commission, was overwhelmed when he heard the news this…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A camp held annually by Kentucky State Police has been canceled this summer. Trooper Island provides an experience for nearly 800 underprivileged children each year, but this year COVID-19 threw a curveball. This would have been the 55th year for the camp, which is located on an island in Dale Hollow Lake in Clinton County. In…
BOWLING GREEN, KY. – A Bowling Green dog park is sporting some new equipment for you and your pups. Last year, Hill’s Pet Nutrition donated $7,500 to the city for K-9 agility equipment at the H.P. Thomas Bark Park. The city of Bowling Green contributed another $3,000 and over recent months the agility equipment has been built and installed. That…
