BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – As Med Center Health celebrates its 100th anniversary, leaders took a step back in time Sunday by opening a time capsule that had been sealed beneath the cornerstone of City Hospital since 1952. The capsule was placed inside the cornerstone during the dedication of a hospital expansion in 1952. Inside were photographs, a Bible, a…
GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) – Entertain Glasgow’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary went on as planned Saturday evening, despite a last-minute venue change prompted by the threat of severe weather. The Grand Finale of Glasgow’s 250th Weekend Celebration was originally scheduled to take place at Beaver Creek Park with live music, food vendors, family activities and a drone show. However, organizers…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The Warren County Water District officially celebrated the opening of its new headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, marking the completion of a facility district leaders say is designed to support continued growth and improve service for customers across the region. The new building, located just off Russellville Road, replaces the district’s previous headquarters, which…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – State Rep. Rebecca Raymer was recognized Wednesday with the Kentucky Hospital Association’s Legislative Hero Award during a ceremony at TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital, where healthcare leaders praised her efforts to improve healthcare policy and expand access to care across the Commonwealth. The award recognizes legislators who have demonstrated leadership in advancing healthcare issues in Kentucky….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hundreds of Warren County families gathered Tuesday afternoon as Warren County Public Schools hosted its annual Back-to-School Bash, helping students prepare for the start of another school year. Held at Hillvue Heights Church, the event featured approximately 50 community vendors, free school supplies, backpacks, T-shirts and information about services available to local families. Organizers said the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society is experiencing one of its busiest summers on record, with animal intakes continuing to climb as staff urge the community to adopt, foster and support local shelters. Humane Society Director Lorri Hare said the shelter had already taken in 1,055 animals during the month of July as of Tuesday,…
CAVE CITY, Ky. (WNKY) – The Barren River Animal Welfare Association celebrated 30 years of serving homeless animals across south-central Kentucky on Saturday during its 16th annual Shake Your Paw Ball at the Cave Area Conference Center. The evening featured a catered dinner, live music, a silent auction and community support, with proceeds benefiting BRAWA’s adoption and spay-and-neuter programs. Board…
HART COUNTY, Ky. (WNKY) – The Hart County Animal Shelter remains closed to the public after Tuesday evening’s severe storms damaged the facility and knocked out phone and internet service. According to the Hart County Fiscal Court, no animals were injured during the storm. Strong winds caused mainly exterior damage to the shelter, damaging fencing around outdoor kennel areas, while…
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WNKY) — Attorneys for all sides appeared in Simpson County Circuit Court Monday as a judge heard oral arguments in the lawsuit challenging the proposed TenKey data center in Franklin. The hearing did not address the merits of the proposed development. Instead, attorneys argued whether Franklin Citizens for Responsible Development has the legal standing to challenge the Franklin…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The Bowling Green Fire Department is moving forward with plans for a ninth fire station, a project officials say is driven by years of emergency response data and the city’s rapid population growth. Fire Chief Justin Brooks said the proposed Fire Station 9 would be located at the corner of Turner Court and Russell Road,…
