AUBURN, Ky. (WNKY) – Republicans in Logan County gathered Saturday night for food, fellowship, and fundraising at the annual Lincoln Dinner, featuring Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman as the keynote speaker. The dinner, held at the Shell Shop in Auburn, drew about 100 people, according to organizers. Guests included House Majority Floor Leader Steven Rudy and other state officials. A…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Community members gathered at the SOKY Fairgrounds on Sunday for Bowling Green’s first-ever Overdose Awareness Walk. The event was held on International Overdose Awareness Day to honor lives lost, support those in recovery, and raise awareness about overdose prevention. Organizers said the walk also aimed to connect people with local resources and reduce the stigma…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Music, food and family fun filled the Shake Rag community Saturday as JC’s Barber Shop marked 76 years in business with its second annual Heritage Festival block party. The shop, founded in 1949 by Jimmy Carpenter, has remained on the same corner for decades, now serving as both a barbershop and a barber college. For…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Bowling Green pet owners will have an opportunity to get free rabies vaccinations and microchips for their cats and dogs during a community clinic next month. The City of Bowling Green Animal Protection Division is hosting the event Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bowling Green High School. Services are available…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky – About 80 Kentucky high school students and their families gathered in Bowling Green on Thursday night to learn what it takes to earn a spot at the nation’s prestigious military service academies. The event, hosted by U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was part of his annual Service Academy Information Fair, where students can meet with representatives…
GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) – Glasgow police released body camera footage Wednesday to refute a social media post that alleged an officer disrespected a veteran during a traffic stop, a claim that local officials say was entirely false. The controversy began earlier this year when Royce Bunch posted on Facebook that his friend, a veteran, was pulled over on the way…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – More than 700 people plunged into pits, crawled under nets, and sprinted through slippery obstacles at Phil Moore Park on Saturday for the 13th annual Mud Happens Mud Run, an event that mixed laughter, teamwork and remembrance. The 5K obstacle race benefits the Family Enrichment Center, which works to prevent child abuse and empower families….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The Bowling Green–Warren County Humane Society raised more than $39,000 during its Adoptathon event broadcast Sunday night on WNKY. The two-hour telethon, which returned after an eight-year hiatus, highlighted adoptable pets and urged the public to give. “We’re extremely grateful for the support,” Executive Director Lorri Hare said. “Every dollar raised goes directly toward saving…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Students at Barren County Middle School spent Thursday afternoon dancing, clapping and listening to a message of hope during a visit from the national Beautiful Tomorrow Assembly. Led by Jason Lewis, a performer and motivational speaker who goes by Humble Tip, the program combines music, theater and storytelling to encourage students to stay positive about their futures….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky – Warren County Public Schools officially opened its new STAR Center on Wednesday, a facility designed to expand training and improve student nutrition across the district. The STAR Center, which stands for Serving, Training, and Advanced Resources, will be used by the district’s Nutrition and Dining Department to develop new recipes, train staff on advanced kitchen technology…
