Author: Micah Henson

Franklin Planning Commission rejects data center rezoning after heated hearing

FRANKLIN, Ky. (WNKY) — In a tense and emotional meeting that stretched more than four hours, the Franklin-Simpson Planning and Zoning Commission voted Tuesday night to recommend not approving a proposed zoning text amendment that could have paved the way for large-scale data centers in Simpson County. The public hearing, held at the Franklin Police Department, drew a standing-room-only crowd….

Soky’s Choice: Bowling Green Anime-Fest brings cosplay, community and creativity to the Corvette Museum

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Anime fans from across Kentucky and beyond filled the Corvette Museum Conference Center on Sunday for Bowling Green Anime-Fest, a celebration of pop culture, creativity, and community. The annual event, now in its fourth year, featured voice actors, artists, vendors, trivia contests and a packed cosplay competition. Organizers said the day-long convention continues to grow…

Animal Haven breaks ground on new Hart County shelter

HART COUNTY, Ky. (WNKY) — Shovels hit the ground Thursday as community members, veterans and animal advocates celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Animal Haven of Hart County, a privately funded, state-of-the-art shelter that organizers say will transform the way animals are cared for across the county. “Well, today we’re breaking ground for the new Animal Haven of Hart County,…

Bowling Green families help shape new Norton Children’s campus

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Families in South Central Kentucky got a chance to share their voices Wednesday night as Norton Children’s hosted a community listening session in Bowling Green to help design its new pediatric care campus — only the second dedicated children’s hospital in the state. The “Follow the Balloon” session at Cumberland Trace Elementary invited parents, caregivers,…

Federal grant helps Warren County schools strengthen emergency communication

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Public Schools and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office are celebrating a new communications enhancement project made possible through federal funding secured by Congressman Brett Guthrie. During a ceremony at Greenwood High School, district leaders said the $570,000 project improves radio connectivity between schools and emergency responders across the county, a vital upgrade for one…

Trial set for man charged in Bowling Green auto mart death

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — A Warren County man accused of being involved in a fatal shooting at a Bowling Green business is set to stand trial next week. Darris Allen, 42, appeared in court Tuesday, where a judge scheduled his trial for Oct. 17. Allen remains in the Warren County Regional Jail on a $500,000 cash bond, charged with…

Trial date set for brothers accused in 2023 death of Ayanna Morgan

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — A Warren County judge has set a trial date for twin brothers accused in the 2023 death of Ayanna Morgan, a 21-year-old Western Kentucky University student who was shot outside the Muse Apartments. Malik and Malcolm Jones appeared in court Tuesday for a pre-trial conference, where the judge scheduled their joint trial to begin on…

Community Comes Together to Fight Cancer at Annual Relay For Life

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.  (WNKY) — The sun shone bright on Saturday afternoon as survivors, caregivers, and community members gathered at the Bowling Green Ballpark for Warren County’s Relay For Life, a fundraising event dedicated to honoring those affected by cancer and supporting a cancer-free future. Lisa Cook, a breast cancer survivor of 13 years, described the event as “lovely,” highlighting…

SoKY’s Choice: Baseball Meets Bravery, WKU Hosts Louisville Slugger Warriors in Charity Game

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — The sound of bats cracking and gloves popping echoed across Nick Denes Field on Saturday, but the real story wasn’t written in the box score. It was written in the heart. Western Kentucky University Baseball hosted the Louisville Slugger Warriors, the nation’s first and only competitive amputee baseball team, in a charity exhibition game that…

Community Rallies for Retired Horses at Fancy Jordan Fall Festival

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. (WNKY) — Families from across Edmonson County came together over the weekend for the inaugural Fancy Jordan Fall Festival, celebrating food, music, and community while raising funds to support retired horses. The event, held Saturday at Double J Stables, was hosted by the Fancy Jordan Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing lifetime care for horses after their…