Author: WNKY Staff
Health News – New variants may keep COVID cases high
New variants are set to keep COVID-19 circulating at high levels throughout the summer, according to new research. And these variants may escape immunity created by vaccines and past infections. Today’s Health News has a look at the latest data and what health experts say needs to happen now.
Local residents start fundraiser for beloved little league umpire
(Source: Bowling Green East Little League)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A man known as both a friend and longtime umpire to Bowling Green East Little League is getting support from the community after a health diagnosis. The little league team shared a message on their Facebook page, explaining that Will Ross was recently diagnosed with small cell carcinoma, an aggressive type…
Race downtown leads to crash, damaged sheriff’s cruiser
(Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Vehicles at Warren County Sheriff’s Office were damaged after reports of cars racing nearby Friday night. According to police, reports were received of cars racing on College Street, which led to numerous parked cars being struck at the sheriff’s office. Two damaged vehicles belonged to WCSO employees while another damaged car was…
BGPD commemorates 78th anniversary of Battle of Normandy, honors World War II veterans
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Our Bowling Green community was in the presence of some very special men today. The Bowling Green Police Department hosted four World War II veterans Friday to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Normandy. The ceremony highlighted the veterans’ service to not only the country, but our community. Most importantly, the ceremony recognized the…
Second annual Duffing for Down Syndrome benefits The Buddy House
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Earlier Friday, people came to Crosswinds Golf Course to drive, chip and putt for a good cause. Down Syndrome Of South Central Kentucky hosted their second annual golf scramble. All the funding is heading straight towards The Buddy House – helping out our friends in the community with Down syndrome. The funding is especially needed where…
Man arrested on rape, sodomy charges involving two juveniles
GLASGOW, Ky. — On Friday, the Barren County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on first-degree rape, two counts, and first-degree sodomy. On Tuesday, May 31, a Barren County Sheriff’s deputy responded to a sexual abuse complaint. According to a citation by the sheriff’s office, Dwayne J. Muse, 22, of Franklin admitted to engaging in sexual acts with two juveniles, the…
Work on new roundabout to cause detours near Westen Street
(Source: City of Bowling Green)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Work will begin June 13 on a new roundabout at the intersection of Westen Street and Rockingham Avenue. The City of Bowling Green stated the roadwork will result in the closures of portions of these roads. Rockingham Avenue will be closed near the intersection, and Westen Street will be closed from Patrick…
Beshear presents funds for pedestrian safety in Park City, Glasgow
(Source: Governor Andy Beshear, Twitter)PARK CITY, Ky. – Both Park City and Glasgow are set to get some much-needed upgrades. Gov. Andy Beshear was in Park City Thursday, awarding funding for both communities. Park City is receiving $179,094 for sidewalk improvements, and Glasgow is gaining $22,128 for the Beaver Creek Park. Park City’s new funds will add a crosswalk at…
Feel Good Friday – Big Brownsville Bash
A series of festivities kicked off last night in Edmonson County, and the fun continues through the weekend! For this week’s Feel Good Friday, Mike Stoyonovich joins us with the details for the first-ever Big Brownsville Bash. For a specific list of the daily events, click here.
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