BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. (WNKY) – A large brush fire that burned several acres in Butler County prompted a multi-agency response Sunday afternoon, according to local officials. Butler County Emergency Management Director Dustin Embry said more than 20 fire departments responded to the blaze, which drew assistance from neighboring counties and state forestry crews. Units from Hadley, Hartford, Rosine-Ohio County and…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) – Eighth graders in Logan County are getting an early look at their future, thanks to a new workforce development initiative designed to guide students from middle school all the way to a career. The EDGE Encounter, held Wednesday, brought together students from Logan, Todd and Russellville school systems for a hands-on career exploration experience. The event…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Two local musicians who perform traditional Irish and Scottish music say they’re working to build a new Celtic arts community in south-central Kentucky. Rebecca Baumbach and Arthur Cleavinger have spent years performing with a rotating group of musicians from across the region. Baumbach said the heart of the music has always been about connection. “It’s…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Middle school students from across south-central Kentucky are stepping into the role of education designers, sharing ideas to reshape the future of schools through a regional showcase Tuesday afternoon. The event is part of the Carnegie Future of Schools Institute, a partnership between the Green River Regional Educational Cooperative and the Center for Public Research…
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WNKY) – A lawsuit over a proposed data center development in Simpson County took another step Monday as attorneys for both sides argued procedural motions before a circuit judge. Mark A. Thurmond, chief circuit judge for the 49th Judicial Circuit, heard arguments in the case between TenKey LandCo I, LLC and the Simpson County Fiscal Court at the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – On St. Patrick’s Day, rivers turning green is nothing new. But in Bowling Green, the bright color at Lost River Cave comes with something a little deeper than holiday tradition. Over the weekend, visitors watched as the cave’s river was dyed green, not just for festive photos, but as part of a demonstration of a…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Some of the top high school basketball talent from around the world is competing in Bowling Green this weekend as the Grind Session tournament takes over local courts. The event brings elite prep programs together to showcase players who are considered among the best prospects at the high school level. Organizers say the circuit serves…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – As tensions involving Iran continue in the Middle East, an Iranian-born economist at Western Kentucky University says the conflict could have ripple effects for consumers in the United States, especially at the gas pump. WKU Assistant Professor of Economics Golnaz Motie says the U.S. and Iran have had little direct trade for decades because of…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Logan County Schools is asking community members to weigh in on the future of its school buildings as the district works to update its District Facilities Plan. District leaders hosted a public forum Thursday evening at the Logan County Board of Education office as part of the planning process, which happens every four years in Kentucky school…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center is celebrating 14 years of performances, programs and community events after first opening its doors in March 2012. Since then, the venue has hosted national touring acts, local performers and school groups experiencing the arts for the first time. Leaders say the performing arts center has continued to grow…
