Author: WNKY Staff

Interstate 65 resurfacing project to begin in Simpson County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the next phase of a rehabilitation and resurfacing project on Interstate 65 in Simpson County will begin. On Sunday night, crews will start milling and resurfacing I-65 from the Kentucky-Tennessee line (mile point 0.0) to the Warren County line (mile marker 13). Drivers should expect I-65 northbound to be down to…

Three Lady Toppers Earn WGCA All-American Honors

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – A trio of WKU women’s golfers were named All-American Scholars by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) this week. Junior Sarah Arnold and freshmen Catie Craig and Faith Martin all earned the All-American honors for their work in the classroom throughout their collegiate careers. The WGCA requires honorees to meet a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 and compete in at least 50% of…

Free smoke alarms to be given in Edmonson County

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – The American Red Cross is partnering with community representatives to install free smoke alarms in homes and to teach home fire safety. Sound the Alarm in Edmonson County is part of the Red Cross’s nationwide effort to try to reduce deaths and injuries from home fires. Red Cross volunteers and partners will schedule appointments, install free…

Governor, first lady to host Christmas in July to benefit tornado victims

FRANKFORT, Ky. – First lady Britainy Beshear and Gov. Andy Beshear are inviting families impacted by the December tornadoes to join them for Christmas in July events. A release by the governor’s office states the events will help show the true meaning of the Christmas spirit this summer as western Kentucky rebuilds. The events will include Santa Claus, food and…

Man charged with fleeing police in Cave City

CAVE CITY, Ky. – Authorities say a man was arrested on multiple charges after fleeing from an officer. A Cave City police officer observed a vehicle on Tuesday, July 5 driving on Broadway Street with one headlight. Authorities stated a Cave officer followed the vehicle to North 11th St. and attempted a traffic stop. According to Cave City Police Department,…