RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) — As flooding grows more frequent in south-central Kentucky, Logan County Search and Rescue is stepping up its efforts to keep residents safe, unveiling a new swift water rescue team trained to respond when seconds matter. Director Terry Cole said the program was created after a series of dangerous incidents over the past few years, including a…
GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) – T.J. Samson Community Hospital celebrated the grand reopening of its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on Monday afternoon, marking a major investment in advanced newborn care for families across the region. Hospital leaders, staff, and community members gathered to tour the newly renovated space, which features the latest medical technology, expanded capacity, and a family-centered design. The…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Marines and community members gathered Sunday night at the Bowling Green Country Club to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, honoring a legacy of service that officially dates back to Nov. 10, 1775. The event, hosted by the local Marine Corps League Detachment 1095, blended formal ceremony with a family atmosphere….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Hundreds of people dressed in their finest gathered at the Sloan Convention Center on Saturday night for the Med Center Health Foundation’s 21st annual Charity Ball, a black-tie event raising money to support local health programs across Southern Kentucky. The fundraiser, described as the largest charity event in the community, benefits several Med Center Health…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – South-central Kentucky has enjoyed a short stretch of unseasonably warm November days, but that’s about to change. A couple weekend cold fronts will send temperatures plunging, and with it, the return of a familiar household argument: What temperature should you set the thermostat? As the fall warmth gives way to frosty mornings, local HVAC experts say…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Logan County Detention Center has been recognized as the most compliant jail in Kentucky using the Cadmus system, a technology that tracks mandatory cell checks and helps staff monitor inmate safety around the clock. Jailer Josh Toomey said the honor reflects the hard work and consistency of his team in maintaining high standards. “The importance of…
EDMONTON, Ky. (WNKY) — Under a cloudy November sky, the people of Metcalfe County gathered Sunday afternoon to honor one of Kentucky’s most respected public servants, Judge Tom Emberton, with the unveiling of a life-sized bronze statue outside the courthouse that bears his name. The ceremony drew family, friends, and state leaders, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Congressman James…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Music, masks and meaningful moments filled the National Corvette Museum Saturday night as the Center for Courageous Kids hosted its annual Stars and Six Strings Masquerade Party. The elegant evening brought together community members with one shared goal, to help children living with serious medical conditions experience the joy of summer camp at no cost….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — The City of Bowling Green is adding another $750,000 to its ongoing sinkhole repair efforts, as officials say recent heavy rains and unstable ground continue to create new problems across the city. The Board of Commissioners this week approved a change order with Scott & Ritter, Inc., bringing the total cost of the city’s demolition…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Family, friends and fellow law enforcement officers filled Hillvue Heights Church on Tuesday morning to remember the life and legacy of sheriff Jerry “Peanuts” Gaines, a man whose name became a cornerstone of Warren County’s history. Born in Bowling Green on June 28, 1937, Gaines served his country as a military policeman in the U.S….
