Author: WNKY Staff

Beshear announces funding for local governments to tackle stormwater, flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Funding is now available for local governments to tackle stormwater infrastructure to prevent flooding. According to Gov. Andy Beshear’s office, the governor announced Tuesday local governments can apply for grant funding to improve infrastructure and protect communities. Beshear’s office further states the program supports projects that use natural solutions, which can include ways to enhance natural systems…

KYTC reverts four-way stop to single-stop in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A recently installed four-way stop in Simpson County will revert to its original single-stop configuration, according to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3. KYTC announced the conversion of a single-stop to an all-way stop at the intersection of KY 585 and KY 73 on March 25 as a result of a traffic accident analysis. According to an April…

The Grove launches ‘Vibe for Five’ initiative, offers $5 tickets for college students

GLASGOW, Ky. — The Grove: Outdoor Venue & Drinkery has announced the launch of its new student ticket program, the “Vibe For Five” initiative, designed to make live music more accessible to college students across the region and state. Through the Vibe For Five initiative, organizers say full-time college students can buy tickets to shows at The Grove for just…

Roadway construction at West Industrial Park underway in Logan County

Photo source: Logan Economic Alliance for DevelopmentLOGAN COUNTY – A Logan County roadway project is underway. According to the Logan Economic Alliance for Development (LEAD), a new roadway project at West Industrial Park is currently under construction. The roadway project is part of an EDA grant-funded initiative to complete roadways throughout the park. LEAD says the project is a “major…

City of Glasgow issues statement on positive Parvovirus cases at Weldon Park

GLASGOW, Ky. – The City of Glasgow released a statement on positive Parvovirus cases at Weldon Park Tuesday afternoon. City officials say the Animal Control division found two stray puppies roaming the park on Monday, according to a release. The puppies were located safely and taken to a veterinarian for evaluation. Both puppies tested positive for Parvovirus. Officials say the…

Glasgow couple wins $551,151 Kentucky Lottery prize

Photo Source: Kentucky LotteryGLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow couple is hundreds of thousands of dollars richer. According to the Kentucky Lottery, James and Tammy Milby, of Glasgow, recently claimed a jackpot playing Kentucky Lottery’s $20 Big Money Doubler! Fast Play game. James told the Kentucky Lottery that he purchased Scratch-offs for several years before switching to Fast Play eight or…

Rabid bat located in Lexington basement

Source: Canva. LEXINGTON, Ky. – Health officials say a rabid bat has been found in the basement of a Lexington home. That’s according to a social media post by the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department on Tuesday. The health department says the bat was located in the Seven Parks/Elizabeth Street area and has tested positive for rabies. An individual identified in…

Jay Leno to bring live comedy show to SKYPAC

Source: SKYPAC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Jay Leno is bringing his live comedy show to the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center on Sept. 19. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 10 at 10 a.m. SKYPAC calls Leno “one of the most iconic comedians in the country.” According to SKYPAC, Leno’s career spans decades, including a 20-year run as host…