Author: WNKY Staff

Hangar Party brings flyover, memories of former military pilots

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Aviation Heritage park had its annual Hangar Party on Saturday, and boy, did it take off! Over 700 people checked out the fun, food and some incredible stories from a dozen of our former military pilots. And the sky was the limit, featuring 75-year-old Globe Swift planes and a static air show. The fundraiser displayed…

What is Juneteenth? An explanation of history and importance

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Today, we recognize Juneteenth across the nation and its importance in American history is something worth celebrating. Juneteenth officially became a recognized federal holiday in 2021, and as a newer holiday on the calendar, its meaning may not be widely known. The day marks the moment on June 19, 1865 when the last enslaved black people…

Redneck Rave returns with mudding, ATV rides

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Saturday was the last day for the five-day long Redneck Rave in Mammoth Cave, hosted by Justin Time. People from across the country travel to camp and to show off their new ATVs with lights, bumping music and the passion to find some mud trails to conquer within the 700 acres of land available to them….

Beshear: $3.7 million to go toward Warren, Edmonson Counties for high-speed internet

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday morning that $203 million is now headed to 35 counties to provide high-speed internet. Beshear’s Better Internet Program is providing more than $89.1 million toward grants to different internet service providers and local governments, with recipients matching the state’s contributions. This could help bring a more affordable, high-speed option to more than…

Redneck Rave traffic stops lead to multiple arrests

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office says they arrested 15 people Friday and Saturday during this weekend’s annual Redneck Rave. Authorities conducted traffic safety checkpoints due to an increase of traffic on Nolin Dam Road near Blue Holler Off Road Park, which resulted in numerous citations and arrests. There were also three arrests on Ollie Road in connection…

Two arrested in weekend shooting in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Two men are facing multiple charges after a shooting in Glasgow on Saturday. On Saturday, June 18, the Glasgow Police Department responded to a shooting complaint on Bryan Street. According to authorities, officers determined multiple people had an altercation after a vehicle made several trips in the area before stopping at a residence. The subject in the…