CAVE CITY, Ky. (WNKY) – The controversy surrounding possible data center development in Cave City took another turn this week after a lawsuit filed in Barren Circuit Court revealed a development plan for a proposed data center had already been submitted before city leaders enacted a one-year moratorium on such projects. Kentucky Industrial Alliance LLC filed the lawsuit Monday, June…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. (WNKY) – Butler County officials are exploring potential regulations for large-scale data centers, even though no known projects have been proposed within the county. During Monday night’s Fiscal Court meeting, Butler County Judge-Executive Tim Flener said local leaders have been consulting attorneys, working with other county officials across Kentucky and attending meetings focused on the rapidly growing industry….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Members of the XX Club celebrated 125 years of literary discussion, education and fellowship Sunday during an open house that brought together women from literary clubs across Bowling Green. Founded in 1901, the XX Club is a women’s literary organization limited to 20 active members. The club’s name comes from the Roman numeral “XX,” symbolizing…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Live music, local food and family-friendly activities filled Circus Square Park on Saturday as the fourth annual Eats and Beats Music Fest brought Duncan Hines Days to a close. The free festival featured performances from Kentucky musicians, approximately 25 food trucks, local artists and activities for children throughout the day. Organizers also offered a community…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – After around an hour and a half of discussion Tuesday night, the Bowling Green City Commission rejected a proposal to place a six-month hold on data center development applications while unanimously advancing a new ordinance that would establish regulations for the industry. Commissioners voted 3-2 against Municipal Order 2026-134, which would have created a six-month…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WNKY) – Gov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky will not approve data center projects that shift energy costs onto residents, as proposed developments in multiple counties across the commonwealth continue to generate questions from local communities. Speaking Tuesday during a medical cannabis program update, Beshear acknowledged concerns surrounding large-scale data center projects, particularly as discussions about artificial intelligence and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Hundreds of people gathered in Warren County over the weekend for the inaugural Blueberry Music Festival, a new event that combined live music, local vendors, food, and family activities in an effort to create a unique summer tradition in Bowling Green. Despite periods of rain throughout the day, festival organizers said attendance exceeded expectations for…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Vintage cars, live entertainment, and hundreds of community members filled downtown Bowling Green on Sunday as Duncan Hines Days officially kicked off its week-long celebration. The event’s opening day featured a vintage car show, a Stroll and Roll parade, a live-action Candyland game, and a community block party centered around Fountain Square Park. Mayor Todd…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Western Kentucky assistant baseball coach and recruiting coordinator Rob Fournier is expected to become the next head coach at the University of Nebraska Omaha, according to X account @KendallRogers, ending a successful four-year stint with the Hilltoppers. SOURCES: @OmahaBSB is expected to hire Western Kentucky assistant and recruiting coordinator Rob Fournier as its next head…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The Bowling Green Fire Department is inviting prospective firefighters to learn more about the profession during a pair of upcoming recruitment open houses – one of which will be later this week. The first event is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Public Safety Training Center on Porter…
