CAVE CITY, Ky. (WNKY) – Nearly 400 Republicans from across south central Kentucky gathered Saturday night for the 2026 Lincoln Day Dinner hosted by the Republican Party of Barren County, an annual event designed to energize voters and showcase party leadership ahead of a high-stakes election cycle. Held at the Cave Area Convention Center, the dinner brought together local officeholders,…
WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Additional details are now available regarding a decision on the employment status of a current Warren County sheriff candidate. Sheriff candidate Mark Heyungs announced his campaign for Warren County sheriff on Dec. 4. Three days later, he was suspended without pay from the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. His termination hearing began Feb. 11 at the Warren…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – One by one, young men stepped onto the stage as mentors placed ties around their necks, each knot marking not just an accomplishment, but a promise. The annual tie ceremony hosted by Jonesville Academy recognized students for their commitment to leadership, academic growth and personal development. The program brings students together regularly with mentors to…
GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) – A Glasgow man is facing multiple charges after police say he allegedly assaulted two women and took a juvenile from a residence Thursday night. Officers with the Glasgow Police Department responded Feb. 19 to a home on Lexington Drive for a reported disturbance. According to a release to News 40, a preliminary investigation determined Troy Lawson…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WNKY) – County coroners across Kentucky are urging lawmakers to advance House Bill 138, a measure that would create a standardized salary schedule for coroners based on county population and years of service. Supporters say coroners were excluded from a 1998 law that established salary structures for other constitutional county offices, including sheriffs, county clerks and judge executives….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Middle school students from across the region will present their ideas for improving schools and learning during a showcase Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the Green River Regional Educational Cooperative Event Center. The event is part of the Carnegie Future of Schools Institute, a partnership between the Green River Regional Educational Cooperative and the Center for…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Hosparus Health will host its fifth annual Senior Resource Summit on March 17 to connect older adults and caregivers with local support services and information about aging, serious illness and future planning. The free event will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. CT at the The Med Center-WKU Health Sciences Complex at 700 E….
JEFFERSONTOWN, Ky. – Norton Children’s is asking families to help shape the future of pediatric care as plans move forward for a new 150-acre campus and second children’s hospital in Jeffersontown. During a virtual community listening session Tuesday night, leaders with the not-for-profit health system shared early concepts for the campus and invited feedback before final designs are completed. Russ…
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WNKY) – The Franklin City Commission unanimously voted Tuesday to begin the process of hiring an outside law firm to investigate the actions of a city employee. The decision came during a special called meeting at the Franklin Police Department, where commissioners first entered executive session under Kentucky’s personnel statute before returning to open session for a vote….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Warren County sheriff candidate Mark Heyungs met with voters Saturday afternoon at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, outlining his campaign platform just days after termination hearing proceedings that could end his employment with the sheriff’s office. Heyungs, a suspended deputy and former sergeant, spoke to supporters from 2 to 4 p.m., emphasizing his law enforcement and…
