BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – For Eden Parrott, a trip to New York City was more than just a vacation, it was a dream come true. Parrott, a teen who has faced ongoing endocrinological and neurological challenges, was selected by the Dream Factory, a local group that grants wishes to children with chronic or critical illnesses. Her dream: to experience…
WOODBURN, Ky. (WNKY) – Rising gas prices are creating new challenges for volunteer fire departments, impacting both their budgets and the firefighters who rely on their own vehicles to respond. At the Woodburn Fire Department, chief Bob Skipper says fuel costs have increased significantly, with it now costing nearly twice as much to fill up a fire truck compared to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — A federal judge has blocked a 2025 executive order from the Trump administration that sought to permanently end federal funding to PBS and NPR, ruling the move unconstitutional and in violation of the First Amendment. The decision affirms the government cannot restrict funding based on a news organization’s viewpoint, reinforcing protections for press independence. However,…
BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. (WNKY) — A Butler County family is beginning the long process of rebuilding after a fire destroyed their home Tuesday, leaving them with little more than ashes—but a deep sense of gratitude for their community. “It’s devastating,” said Kindra Farrell, who lived in the home with her family for 14 years. “This has been the only home…
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WNKY) – A local citizens group has filed a lawsuit challenging a controversial data center project in Franklin, marking the latest legal battle over the proposed development. In a complaint filed in Simpson Circuit Court, Franklin Citizens for Responsible Development, Inc. is suing multiple developers tied to the project, along with the City of Franklin Planning and Zoning…
GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) – A new nonprofit organization in South Central Kentucky is working to ensure the outdoors is no longer out of reach for people with mobility challenges. Wheelable Wilderness, founded by Kent Madison and his wife Jessica, is focused on making nature more accessible through free access to specialized all-terrain track wheelchairs. Madison, who uses a wheelchair, said…
RICHMOND, Ky. (WNKY) — Kentucky State Police are investigating after human skeletal remains were discovered Saturday in Madison County. Authorities say troopers from the Richmond post were contacted just before noon about possible human remains found in a wooded area off Moran Summit Road. According to state police, the initial investigation confirmed the remains were human. The Madison County Coroner…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As thousands of fans fill Lucas Oil Stadium for the NCAA Final Four, advocates say the size of the event offers a powerful way to understand the scale of foster care in the United States. Each game inside the 70,000-seat stadium will be packed with fans, but nationwide, the number of children in foster care is…
ALVATON, Ky. (WNKY) – More than five decades after a deadly tornado tore through Alvaton, survivors say the memories remain as clear as the day it happened. The April 3, 1974 storm was part of the 1974 Super Outbreak, which produced 148 tornadoes across the United States in just two days, leaving widespread devastation in its path. Cathy Roemer-Garrison was…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – A group of Western Kentucky University students is taking what they’ve learned in the classroom and putting it into practice—through projects designed to make a lasting impact on the Bowling Green community. The inaugural class of the BGKY Ambassadors Academy graduated Wednesday, wrapping up a program focused on leadership, civic engagement, and strengthening connections between…
