Author: WNKY Staff
Health News – Concerns over monkeypox in the classroom
There are more than 5,800 probably or confirmed cases of monkeypox across the U.S. It spreads through close contact. With school getting underway, there’s a concern that monkeypox could spread in classrooms. Today’s Health News has more on what health experts say should be done now to protect students.
National Watermelon Day
HART COUNTY, Ky. – Aug. 3 is National Watermelon Day in the U.S. and just a few miles off U.S. 31-W is a family farm with generations of history. Dennison’s Roadside Market is a family owned store with almost 400 acres in its backyard. Owned by Kathy and Paul Dennison, it has been operational for nearly 30 years and yields…
How student athletes are handling the heat
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This summer has been setting records for heat and heat indexes this year. With such high temperatures and humid conditions, everyone is doing their best to stay cool. Student athletes are one group of individuals who are at especially high risk for heat exhaustion. We spoke with the head football coach of Bowling Green High School…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 sends convoy to eastern Kentucky
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A team from Warren County’s division of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet are now in eastern Kentucky to help rebuild. Seven people left early this morning to deliver supplies and help rebuild infrastructure. “Our crews will be focused on digging those roads out and trying to make repairs as quickly as possible. Our first thing is to…
UPDATE: Logan County Sheriff’s Office continues investigation after dogs rescued from mill
(Source: Logan County Sheriff’s Office)LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Logan County Sheriff’s Office says it is continuing a criminal investigation into the mistreatment of a large number of dogs at a mill in Logan County. On Aug. 1 around 2:05 p.m., the LCSO conducted a search warrant at a residence belonging to Perry E. Shifflet on Milton Sharpe Road in…
Two arrested on charges related to drug possession
GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow police have arrested two people on several drug charges. On Tuesday, the Glasgow Police Department responded to Grandview Avenue in reference to a complaint, according to a social media post by GPD. The post further stated officers received consent to search the residence, where they discovered marijuana, methamphetamine and a glass pipe. Kachina P. Price, 41,…
Bowling Green city commissioners vote to allow fireworks in September
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green says Bowling Green city commissioners voted to temporarily amend the city’s fireworks ordinance. According to a social media post by the city, this change will allow the legal discharge of fireworks between the hours of noon to 11 p.m. from Sept. 2 through Sept. 5 this year. The burn ban, which…
Warren RECC holding flood relief drive
(Source: Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation is gathering needed supplies for those affected by the recent floods. According to a social media post by Warren RECC, all Warren RECC offices will accept donations until doors close on Friday, Aug. 5. Items needed include the following: Canned food (non-perishable, pop-top preferred) Bottled…
Community Driven – American Cancer Society Pickleball Tournament
In a worldwide movement to end cancer, Relay for Life is more than just a fundraiser for our community. It’s an experience. Terrie Lawson with the American Cancer Society joins us with a recap of this year’s event and to give us the details on an upcoming Pickleball Tournament to benefit the movement. To sign up for the Pickleball tournament,…
