FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed that Kroger intends to establish a new $391 million distribution center in Simpson County, a project expected to create about 430 full-time jobs. “I want to thank leaders at Kroger not only for this announcement of a new potential distribution center in Simpson County but also for their continued commitment to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Greenwood High School freshman is continuing to turn a childhood idea into a consistent grassroots effort to support people in need in Bowling Green. 15-year-old Marleigh Riley launched “Winter for the Homeless” in 2019, when she was in third grade. What started as a simple request for spare change from teachers at her mother’s school…
MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. (WNKY) – Under lantern light and echoing stone, more than a thousand people gathered underground Sunday for the 46th annual Cave Sing at Mammoth Cave National Park, a holiday tradition that turned one of Kentucky’s most iconic natural spaces into a soaring concert hall. Visitors made the chilly walk down the hillside to the Historic Entrance, where…
GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) – The familiar flash of blue lights usually signals a problem on the road. But during this year’s “Let Hope In” initiative, in its 9th year, those lights carried a different meaning as Glasgow police officers pulled drivers over to hand them $100 bills instead of tickets. Drivers approached the roadside expecting citations, only to be met…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Habitat for Humanity of Glasgow–Barren County honored two of its longest-serving leaders Tuesday night during an open house at the organization’s ReStore, recognizing their decades of service and contributions to affordable housing in the community. Board President Stephen Hughes said the event was created to thank former board members Mark York and Gary May, who helped guide…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) – Logan County High School marked a new era Tuesday with a ribbon cutting and grand reopening ceremony, unveiling a sweeping, multi-year renovation that modernizes one of the county’s largest and oldest educational facilities. The $33 million project includes a nearly 600-seat performing arts center, expanded labs and shop spaces, a redesigned cafeteria and courtyard, updated classrooms,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews are preparing for potentially slick conditions overnight as a light wintry system moves into south-central Kentucky. The National Weather Service expanded a winter weather advisory Monday to include several southern District 3 counties, including Warren, Simpson and Logan. KYTC officials say the forecast has shifted throughout the day, raising the chances for…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – A long-standing Christmas tradition at the Houchens Center carries a deeper meaning this year, as organizers dedicated one of the event’s most recognizable trees to the late Romanza Johnson, a beloved supporter remembered for her generosity and volunteer spirit. The “Trees of Christmas” Open House, now in its 47th year, fills the historic center with…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The BG Freedom Walkers brought neighbors, families and volunteers together Sunday evening for their sixth annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, a celebration focused on food, fellowship and unity. Held at the Plum Springs Community Center, the free dinner featured home-cooked dishes, raffles, live performances and activities for families. Organizers say the goal is not just to…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. (WNKY) – Butler County said its final goodbye to Jailer Wayne Russ on Sunday, a man remembered not just for the uniform he wore, but for the compassion, humor, and generosity that carried him through every corner of the county he served. Hundreds packed into Smith Funeral Home and spilled into the hallways as friends, coworkers, and families…
