Author: WNKY Staff

Warren Water holding 2022 art contest

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Water District is holding its second annual art contest. The 2022 theme is “What Water Means to Me,” a way to show the importance of water in our daily lives. Entries are due by Friday, Nov. 4 at Warren Water offices. Art must either be delivered at Warren Water’s offices, located off U.S. 31-W…

WCSO: Man arrested on DUI charge after nearly hitting pedestrians

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man is behind bars on several charges after police say he drove while intoxicated. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday to a possible intoxicated driver that had driven his truck into water. Officials responded to Basil Griffin Park, where they say they determined the driver was “very intoxicated.” WCSO says the man created a…

Lane closures expected on section of U.S. 31-W Bypass

Source: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Drivers should expect lane closures on 31-W Bypass starting tonight. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says closures will be due to a resurfacing project of U.S. 31-W Bypass from KY 234 Fairview Avenue to U.S. 68 Kentucky Street. Closures will last from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., weather permitting. Crews are…

UPDATE: Man identified in fatal shooting in Bowling Green

Just after midnight, the Bowling Green Police Department received a call about a shooting. Source: The Bowling Green Police Department.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has identified the man killed in a shooting on Butler Way. Officials say Marcus D. McCathren, 40, of Bowling Green was pronounced dead at the 100 block of Butler Way Monday. BGPD…

WKU to offer early college program on Glasgow campus

GLASGOW, Ky. – Starting in fall 2023, Western Kentucky University in Glasgow will offer an early college program. The program will allow college-ready high school students to earn 30 hours of WKU credit. To do this, students will need to take WKU classes in Glasgow alongside current WKU students. WKU President Timothy C. Caboni made the announcement during an event…

USDA: Turkey prices to be higher this Thanksgiving

Source: CNN via CNN Newsource(CNN) – Here’s something Americans won’t be thankful for this Thanksgiving: turkeys might be more expensive and harder to find. In the case of cost, birds cost about 73 percent more per pound now than they did last Thanksgiving. In dollars and cents, the USDA says that comes out to about $1.99 per pound compared to…

Haunted Lantern Tours begin in Bowling Green; tickets on sale now

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Looking for some Halloween spirit a little early? The Historic Railpark and Train Museum started their Haunted Lantern Tours last night, but not to fear – you can catch another tour tonight! In fact, tours are taking place Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights through Oct. 29. Tours run 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are on sale…