Author: Lexi Schweinert

Kentucky Secretary of State urges people to vote early

BARREN CO., Ky.- The Glasgow Barren County Chamber of Commerce held a Zoom meeting today featuring Kentucky Secretary of State Michael G. Adams.  Adams discussed how voting procedures in Kentucky have changed for the 2020 general election. Adams said some changes include finding more poll workers, increasing locations to avoid lines, and encouraging people to vote early if they know…

Road construction on I-165 improves safety

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- There is currently construction to widen the Interstate 165 northbound ramp into two left turn lanes instead of just one.  The ramp turns onto U.S. 31-W Nashville Road in Bowling Green. While the ramp is under construction, the lane is more narrow than usual and motorists should take caution.  Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Public Information Officer Wes watt…

Just Piddlin Farm celebrates fall break this week

WOODBURN, Ky.- If you’re looking for that perfect pumpkin, look no further. It’s fall break at Just Piddlin Farm in Woodburn.  The farm is celebrating fall break and no school by extending hours of fun for just $5 per person until Friday.  “We’ve had a great season so far, we’ve had a lot of people come out through September and…

Lost River Cave’s 9th Annual Scarecrow Trail opens

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Lost River Cave’s 9th Annual Scarecrow Trail is here and it’s free to walk if you dare. Businesses, organizations and families from the Bowling Green community created scarecrows that represent themselves and share their message.  “They have built some really cool scarecrows. Some are spooky. Some are funny. Some are creative. And essentially we have just under…

Hope Harbor offering EDMR therapy to trauma survivors

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Hope Harbor is taking clients for Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing therapy, also known as EMDR. The therapy is shown to help with survivors of trauma who are experiencing PTSD symptoms. The clinic works with many sexual assault survivors.  They use rapid eye movement to process the traumatic memory and it alleviates symptoms that are heightened during the…

Bob Kirby Branch Idea Lab re-opening Oct. 12

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Bob Kirby Branch Idea Lab at the Warren County Public Library is officially re-opening on Oct. 12. The lab had closed because of the pandemic. Branch manager Ashley Fowlkes says people have been itching to get back and create things.  “We have a good number of people who have been asking and asking and asking. And…

Revamped Kroger brings jobs and multi-million dollar investment to community

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Kroger celebrated the re-grand opening of their revamped Scottsville Road store location with renovations that are bringing jobs to Bowling Green.  The 40,000-foot expansion underwent a significant remodel, bringing the store to now a total 104,000 square feet.  The project created about 40 new jobs and is nearly a $13 million investment in the community. The new…

Local political leaders and community react to presidential debate chaos

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.-The first presidential debate last night was one for the books that left Americans shocked and disappointed.  WNKY News talked to local political leaders and members of the community on their thoughts, and both parties seemed to feel exhausted after watching the two candidates continually talk over each other and hurl insults.  “It was chaotic and messy. People…

Local political leaders preview 2020 presidential debate

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The first presidential debate is tonight, and it is a critically important event in this race with millions of Americans tuning in.  “This is the first opportunity to see them on stage together, and obviously both of them will try to taut their record,” said Warren County Republican and First District Warren County Magistrate Doug Gorman. …