Author: WNKY Staff

Gov. Andy Beshear, Salvation Army begin Red Kettle season

Source: Office of Gov. Andy BeshearFRANKFORT, Ky. – You may be familiar with those iconic red kettles outside of grocery stores near the holiday season. Gov. Andy Beshear and other local leaders are kicking off The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle season. Together, the governor and local leaders and volunteers proclaimed December as Love Beyond Christmas Month in honor of the…

WCPS receives $4,000 donation for students in need

Source: Warren County Public SchoolsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local organization is joining in on the season of giving! Warren County Public Schools received a donation of $4,000 from the Bowling Green Firefighters Association on Sunday. WCPS says the gift is going to be used for buying students coats, shoes, food and other needs. If you would like to donate…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – Downtown Light Up

On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by German American Bank, we sit down with our very own Telia Butler.  She tells us all about how you can watch Downtown Bowling Green Light Up for the holiday season. Next Friday, December 2nd at 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM head on down to the square to see the holiday…

SOKY’S CHOICE – Elf Jr.

On this week’s edition of Soky’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby and Sons, we met with Jake Dukes. He sat down with us to talk all about a local event coming up, Elf Jr. This musical will be at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center on Friday, December 2nd at 6:00PM. Dukes himself is performing as Buddy the…

LIVING WELL – Lung Cancer Treatments

The leading cause of cancer deaths, lung cancer kills more people in the US than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined according to the American Cancer Society. But a new report is offering some hope when it comes to survival rates. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, Mandy Gaither has more on the data, and why…

Agencies respond to fire at Russellville building containing chemicals, fuel

Source: Russellville Rural Fire DepartmentRUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Russellville Rural Fire Department responded after a fire broke out at a building Saturday. On Saturday night at 10:20 p.m., Station 5 units were dispatched to a single building fire on Cecil Huffines Road. Upon arrival, the agency determined the structure contained chemicals, diesel fuel, supplies and a farming trailer. Electricity and…

KSP Post 3 welcomes new troopers after their graduation

Source: Kentucky State PoliceBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police announced the graduation of 38 cadets from the agency’s basic training academy on Friday. Four of those graduating cadets are becoming state troopers for KSP Post 3, which serves in Warren and surrounding counties. The Post 3 graduates of the 102nd KSP Training Academy included Madison Akemon of McKee, Landon…

Multiple units respond to house fire on Craig Street

Source: Bowling Green Fire Department via Twitter.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department sent several units to a house fire Monday. Officials responded to a structure fire located on Craig Street. As of 11:24 a.m., the agency asked the public to stay clear of the area. We will update as further details are released. We have several units…

BGKY Lights Up schedule releases for next week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Residents can begin planning for next week’s return of BGKY Lights Up! Bowling Green’s Downtown Development Division shared the schedule for the event taking place Friday, Dec. 2. First, Bowling Green’s trolley will loop around downtown from 5 to 8 p.m. Residents can hop on and off the trolley to enjoy seeing the sights that night….

Lane closures in Tennessee to be halted during Thanksgiving travel period

NASHVILLE, Ky. – Travelers passing through Tennessee will have one less worry about getting to the airport on time this holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says it is halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways due to expected higher traffic across the state. All construction-related lane closures will stop beginning at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 23…