HART COUNTY, Ky. (WNKY) – The Hart County Animal Shelter remains closed to the public after Tuesday evening’s severe storms damaged the facility and knocked out phone and internet service. According to the Hart County Fiscal Court, no animals were injured during the storm. Strong winds caused mainly exterior damage to the shelter, damaging fencing around outdoor kennel areas, while…
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WNKY) — Attorneys for all sides appeared in Simpson County Circuit Court Monday as a judge heard oral arguments in the lawsuit challenging the proposed TenKey data center in Franklin. The hearing did not address the merits of the proposed development. Instead, attorneys argued whether Franklin Citizens for Responsible Development has the legal standing to challenge the Franklin…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The Bowling Green Fire Department is moving forward with plans for a ninth fire station, a project officials say is driven by years of emergency response data and the city’s rapid population growth. Fire Chief Justin Brooks said the proposed Fire Station 9 would be located at the corner of Turner Court and Russell Road,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – After eight years of helping investigators solve fire cases and serving communities across Kentucky and beyond, one of the Bowling Green Fire Department’s most recognizable team members is heading into retirement. The department hosted a retirement celebration Monday evening for Millie, its 10-year-old accelerant detection K-9, recognizing her years of service alongside her handler, Capt….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The sounds of hammers, forklifts and carnival rides filled the SOKY Fairgrounds on Sunday as volunteers, vendors and carnival crews worked to prepare for the opening of the SOKY Fair. Organizers spent the weekend assembling rides, setting up vendor booths and making final inspections before the gates open Monday at 6 p.m. The annual fair…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – New economic data from General Motors shows the Bowling Green Assembly Plant supports $1.65 billion in Kentucky’s gross domestic product, underscoring the Corvette plant’s impact beyond manufacturing. According to GM, every $1 in direct GDP generated by the company supports another $2 in economic activity statewide, creating a three-to-one economic multiplier. The company also says…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Seniors, caregivers and families gathered at the Sloan Convention Center on Wednesday for the Senior Lifestyle, Health and Home Expo, an event aimed at connecting older adults with local services that support healthy and independent living. The free expo featured vendors offering information on senior living, home care, health care, insurance, transportation, end-of-life planning and…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) – The City of Scottsville has officially joined Allen County in pressing pause on future data center development, with the Scottsville City Council unanimously approving the second and final reading of a 24-month moratorium Monday night. The ordinance temporarily halts the construction and development of new data centers within city limits while officials study their potential impacts…
AUBURN, Ky. (WNKY) – The Auburn Museum welcomed visitors Sunday afternoon for a special celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, unveiling new exhibits highlighting the history of Scott’s Mills and Auburn’s rich heritage. The free event featured newly displayed artifacts centered on Scott’s Mills, a cornerstone of the community for generations, as well as a commemorative flag and a piece of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – What began as a routine afternoon run nearly turned deadly for a Warren County school resource officer, but quick action by emergency room staff led to a diagnosis that doctors say likely saved his life. Norman Simpson said he had spent the morning working security at church before heading out for what was supposed to be…
