BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Community members gathered Saturday night for the annual “Ties for Change” benefit gala, raising money to support mentoring and education programs for students across the Bowling Green area. The event supports youth initiatives led by For a Real Change and the Boys to Men Leadership Group, along with their partnership with Jonesville Academy. Aurelia Spalding,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Music filled the room and students packed the Preston Center Friday night at Western Kentucky University. But the energy inside the building wasn’t just about dancing. It was about the kids. The annual Dance Big Red brings together hundreds of students to raise money for children and families connected to Norton Children’s Hospital. The event…
RICHMOND, Ky. (WNKY) – Two Southcentral Kentuckians are among 28 new public safety dispatchers graduating from the state’s latest training academy class. Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday that the graduates completed training through the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training Public Safety Dispatch Academy and are now prepared to begin serving as the communications link between the public and first…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The crowd inside E.A. Diddle Arena paused from the action on the court for a different kind of hero. Not a basketball player – but a playful 1-year-old. Lainey Brennan, a joyful toddler from Bowling Green, was honored during a recent Western Kentucky University basketball game, drawing cheers from the crowd as she was recognized…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – As temperatures begin warming across south-central Kentucky, pest control experts say homeowners may start noticing an increase in insects inside their homes. Professionals say several common pests spend the winter hidden in attics and crawlspaces before becoming active again in the spring. Jimmy Blankenship with Guarantee Pest Control says Asian beetles, stink bugs and cluster…
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WNKY) — The Franklin Planning and Zoning Commission approved a preliminary development plan Tuesday for a proposed data center complex in Franklin, marking an early step in what local officials say will be a lengthy review process. The project, proposed by TenKey LandCo, would be built on land near Interstate 65 and could include multiple large facilities designed…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Protesters gathered Wednesday in Bowling Green to voice opposition to U.S. involvement in Iran, calling for greater congressional oversight and clearer long-term objectives as tensions escalate overseas. The demonstration, organized by local members of SoKY Indivisible, drew dozens holding signs and chanting. Participants said they are concerned the United States is entering another prolonged conflict…
CAVE CITY, Ky. (WNKY) – Nearly 400 Republicans from across south central Kentucky gathered Saturday night for the 2026 Lincoln Day Dinner hosted by the Republican Party of Barren County, an annual event designed to energize voters and showcase party leadership ahead of a high-stakes election cycle. Held at the Cave Area Convention Center, the dinner brought together local officeholders,…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Additional details are now available regarding a decision on the employment status of a current Warren County sheriff candidate. Sheriff candidate Mark Heyungs announced his campaign for Warren County sheriff on Dec. 4. Three days later, he was suspended without pay from the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. His termination hearing began Feb. 11 at the Warren…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – One by one, young men stepped onto the stage as mentors placed ties around their necks, each knot marking not just an accomplishment, but a promise. The annual tie ceremony hosted by Jonesville Academy recognized students for their commitment to leadership, academic growth and personal development. The program brings students together regularly with mentors to…
