BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Cookouts, parades and fireworks may be Fourth of July traditions, but so is heat. This year, officials are warning that dangerously high temperatures and humidity could turn celebrations into emergencies if precautions aren’t taken. Stephen Parrott, EMT field supervisor for Medical Center EMS, says that people often underestimate how hot it really is. “People will…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) – A local animal shelter says it may be forced to close its doors as early as July 18 if it doesn’t receive an urgent influx of financial support. The Humane Society for Logan County, a cat-only shelter that has served the area for decades, says it’s facing an unprecedented financial crisis brought on by an overwhelming…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The music was loud, the lemonade cold, and the inflatables bouncing, all signs that Thunderfest had returned to south-central Kentucky. But this year, the 54th annual, the celebration came with a new name and a deeper sense of pride. Earlier this year, the annual festival was renamed The Hayward Minton Thunderfest in honor of 103-year-old World…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Umbrellas went up and muddy shoes piled in, but the Logan County Fair didn’t miss a beat this week, even with clouds overhead and rain in the forecast on Friday. Crowds still lined up for carnival rides, fried food, and Friday night’s thunderous tractor pull. Many said the weather didn’t stop them from showing up, or showing…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — With the Fourth of July just days away, fireworks sales are booming, and one local retailer is reminding customers to celebrate safely and be prepared for possible changes in prices next year. “We’re going into a weekend this year and a lot of people will be having those backyard parties,” Amy Burge of Skylite Fireworks said….
CAVE CITY, KY — Alumni, faculty, and current residents gathered Thursday night to celebrate 25 years of the University of Louisville/Glasgow Family Medicine Residency Program. “This is our 25th anniversary celebration,” said Program Director Stephen House. “We’ve been providing care to the Glasgow community for 25 years now.” House said the program has now trained 98 graduates. “This is our…
HORSE CAVE, Ky. (WNKY) – The Hart County Veterans Committee is asking for the return of a stolen fire pit used during their first official flag retirement ceremony this past Saturday. “To me, that was an honor, because we are a new organization,” said Randy Schrier, a member of the committee. “Everything that we do comes out of our own…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – When the Kentucky sun is blazing, your dog may still wag their tail at the thought of a walk, but veterinarians say the heat can turn that happy trot into a serious health risk. “Dogs don’t sweat like we do,” said Dr. Luke Griffith of Three Springs Animal Hospital in Bowling Green. “They mostly cool…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Runners, families and volunteers came together Saturday evening for the Bowling Green Athletic Club’s 9th Annual Stuff the Bus Family Fun Run at Chaney’s Dairy Barn, a tradition that’s grown into more than just a race. “The Stuff the Bus 5K is just a great way to kick off our summer giving season, and to…
EDMONTON, Ky. (WNKY) – A small-town theater is getting big laughs this month with its production of The Nerd at Barn Lot Theater. The comedy, written by Larry Shue, is in the middle of an eight-show run during this June. It features a cast made up of local talent, including several first-time performers. “This is our play The Nerd, and…
