Emerging Leader – Taylor Howard
This week’s Emerging Leader is Taylor Howard, who not only works hard at the NCM Motorsports Park, but also strives to give back to her community.
Author: Morgan Hoover
Corvette Plant shuts down due to parts shortage
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Corvette Assembly Plant in Bowling Green will be closing next week due to a parts supply issue. The plant will not run production the week of Oct. 12 through Oct. 16 because of a disruption in parts supply due to COVID-19. According to a Chevrolet spokesperson, the supply chain, manufacturing and engineering teams are working…
Friday update: Coronavirus numbers in south central Kentucky
Friday, another high number of positive COVID-19 cases were announced. 1,059 new cases were added bringing the statewide total to 78,456. 13,417 have recovered. Eight new deaths were also reported Friday, bringing the statewide total to 1,242. According to the Barren River District Health Department, there have been 7,766 total cases in the surrounding counties combined since the start of…
Junior Achievement celebrates WKU homecoming with Chili & Cheese
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It might have been a little bit warmer Thursday than normal – but inside Montana Grille – it was all chili. Today the 70th annual Chili & Cheese event for Western Kentucky University’s homecoming was celebrated at Montana Grille. The luncheon, was sponsored by BlueCotton and Wendy’s, and presented by Junior Achievement and the WKU Alumni…
Thursday update: Coronavirus numbers in south central Kentucky
Thursday, Governor Andy Beshear announces another high number of positive COVID-19 cases. 884 new cases were announced. That number means the commonwealth has had 77,455 total cases of the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic. 13,113 have recovered. 11 new deaths were also reported Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 1,234. According to the Barren River District Health Department,…
Bowling Green named Top 100 Best Places to Live
The city of Bowling Green is being recognized as one of the top one hundred places to live in the United States. Livability, a website dedicated to small and medium sized cities, released its annual “Top 100 Best Places to Live” list, spotlighting Bowling Green. According to the site, the recognition is given to communities that offer a high quality…
Ethics complaint filed against BG Ethics Board chairman
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -An anonymous ethics complaint has been filed against the City of Bowling Green Board of Ethics Chairman Barry Pruitt. These complaints are not considered open records until they have been presented to the board of ethics. WNKY received a copy of the anonymous complaint in the mail. City spokeswoman Ashley Jackson confirmed the city received the complaint….
Wednesday update: Coronavirus numbers in south central Kentucky
Wednesday, Governor Andy Beshear announces another high number of positive COVID-19 cases. There are 2,398 cases here in Kentucky, by far the largest single day total in the pandemic thus far. However, 1,472 cases are from a backlog of cases, with 926 being newly reported cases. That number means the commonwealth has had 76,587 total cases of the coronavirus since…
Tuesday update: Coronavirus numbers in south central Kentucky
Tuesday, Governor Andy Beshear announces another high number of positive COVID-19 cases. There are 1,054 new cases here in Kentucky. The commonwealth has had 74,194 total cases of the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic. 12,751 have recovered. Four new deaths were also reported today bringing the statewide total to 1,218. According to the Barren River District Health Department,…
Two charged with drug related crimes, accused of stealing vehicles
SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – Two people are charged with drug related crimes and receiving stolen property after an incident at the McDonalds in Smiths Grove, according to a media release from the Warren County Sheriff’s Office. On Monday evening, October 5th, Smiths Grove Police Chief received a complaint of suspicious vehicles at the McDonalds. A motorcycle and pickup truck were…
Broadcasting Live from the German American Bank Studio
