Author: Lexi Schweinert

Fraternity members wear red high heels for sexual assault awareness

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- You may have seen young men walking down the street in high heels today…that’s because the 10th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes took place on the Western Kentucky University campus.  Over 150 fraternity men participated in the charity event. Each participant wears red high heels to walk a mile route through campus to raise awareness…

First local Texas Roadhouse opens its doors

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The first Texas Roadhouse in Bowling Green opened on Monday on 3353 Nell O’Bryan Court off of Scottsville Road.  Many residents attended the ribbon cutting for the casual dining restaurant. Some of their most popular dishes include hand-cut steaks, fall-off-the-bone ribs and fresh-baked bread.  WNKY News spoke to the manager, James Walrath, who said they chose Bowling…

Will businesses or airlines require a vaccine passport?

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- As COVID numbers continue to decrease and people are beginning to travel more, the term “vaccine passport” has been popping up…but what does it mean? The CDC has now stated that fully vaccinated people can travel in the U.S. without having a COVID test or quarantining after.  Will airlines or other businesses one day require proof of…

Vaccines available at Kroger site and Sheldon’s pharmacy

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- There are now new COVID-19 vaccine appointments available at other locations in Bowling Green – the Kroger Health vaccination site at Greenwood Mall and Sheldon’s Pharmacy.  The Greenwood Mall location gives out the two-dose Pfizer vaccine.  Sheldon’s Pharmacy is currently giving out the Johnson & Johnson one dose vaccine. You can make an appointment at any of…

Barren River District Health Dept. announces new vaccine appts

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Barren River District Health Department has announced multiple COVID-19 vaccination appointments at several upcoming regional vaccination clinics.  These include April 10 at Caverna Elementary and the Russellville UK Extension office, April 17 at Caverna Elementary and the WKU Center for Research and Development, and April 21 at Caverna Elementary and the Russellville UK Extension Office.  The…

Senator Rand Paul talks to Logan County community

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky.- On Thursday morning, U.S. Senator Rand Paul visited Logan County to discuss issues impacting the community.  Many residents from the area attended the session to hear the senator speak.  Paul said he COVID-19 restrictions that were put in place last year should be lifted soon.  “I think it’s important that we get back to normal. And sometimes we…

Covid vaccine now available on WKU campus

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- “Like I’d like to spend more time with her now that I have the shot and she has the shot, it feels more safe,” said Western Kentucky University student Josh Visingardi about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.  Being able to see his grandmother was the first thing Visingardi thought of when he got his vaccine. He was one…

Pharmacist says to get ahead of allergies this season

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Allergy season is beginning in Kentucky and experts say you will feel a lot better if you get ahead of your symptoms.  A few of the common symptoms include itchy, watery eyes, sneezing, trouble breathing and swollen lips, tongue or eyes.  Courtney Sheldon, pharmacist at Sheldon’s, says there are a few ways to reduce your allergies. First,…

McConnell answers questions about national debt, filibuster and Biden

  During a brief interview with U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, he talked about not yet visiting with President Joe Biden, the national debt and proposed infrastructure legislation. Q: Senator McConnell, you and President Biden haven’t met yet. Biden talked a lot about bipartisan agreement in his campaign. Has he asked you to meet or do you think that’s a sign…