BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has launched its first Kentucky-based leadership academy, bringing together community leaders, including several from south central Kentucky, to strengthen collaboration on energy, infrastructure and economic development. Ten participants from TVA’s Kentucky service territory make up the inaugural class of the Kentucky TVA Leadership Academy. The group includes several local leaders…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WNKY) – Andy Beshear on Tuesday announced a series of steps to blunt rising gas prices as Kentuckians face costs topping $4 per gallon amid global instability tied to the war in Iran. Beshear signed an emergency regulation freezing the state gas tax at 26.4 cents per gallon, preventing an increase scheduled for July 1. The move is…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Simpson County judge denied two key motions Monday in an ongoing lawsuit over a proposed data center, allowing the case to move forward as both sides prepare for the next phase. The case, filed by TenKey LandCo I, LLC against the Simpson County Fiscal Court, centers on whether the county has the authority to regulate a…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Several young women from across south-central Kentucky were recognized Sunday for years of service, leadership, and personal growth through Girl Scouts. The Older Girl Recognition Ceremony, held at the Houchens Program Center in Bowling Green, honored both Silver Award recipients and graduating high school seniors, marking major milestones within the organization. The Silver Award, the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Community leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a new home for the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, marking a major investment in tourism and economic development for the region. The new facility is designed to serve as a central hub for visitors, offering a welcoming space that highlights the city’s…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – State lawmakers met with community members Tuesday evening in Bowling Green to discuss the outcomes of this year’s Kentucky General Assembly during a legislative update hosted by Americans for Prosperity Kentucky. The event, held at the Bosnian American Association, featured a panel of local legislators including Robert Duvall, Kevin Jackson, Michael Meredith, and Mike Wilson….
HART COUNTY, Ky. – The National Weather Service Louisville says a preliminary damage survey shows an EF-0 hit Hart County overnight. According to NWS Louisville, it occurred northwest Hart County to the east of Millerstown, Kentucky. The NWS says the maximum wind speed reached near 80 miles per hour. This follows after Hart County Emergency Management Director Tony Keithley confirmed…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – After applying for jobs that turned out not to exist, recent University of Louisville and South Warren High School graduate Dylan Stanke decided to build his own solution. Stanke, founder of Easyr, says frustration with fake or outdated online listings led him to create a job board focused on manually verified, local positions. “I really…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Hundreds filled a Bowling Green ballroom Saturday night for the annual “Fur Ball,” raising critical funds for the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society as the organization faces a sharp rise in the number of animals in its care. Organizers say the event reached capacity before tickets were even publicly available, underscoring strong community support for…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – From heavy rain to completely dry days, meteorologists say every data point plays a role in understanding the weather. That’s the idea behind CoCoRaHS, a volunteer-based program that allows residents to measure precipitation from their own backyards and report it daily. Forecasters with the National Weather Service say the data helps fill in gaps left by…
