Author: WNKY Staff
Local EMS provide Narcan training in Scottsville
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local EMS volunteer provided Narcan training in Allen County this past weekend. Victory Hill Dream Center and the Allen County Scottsville Faith Coalition partnered to make the event possible. The event’s main goal was to help others recognize overdoses and learn to administer nasal Narcan, a lifesaving drug that reverses the effects of an opioid…
Health News – New safe sleep guidelines for babies
Around 3,500 babies die in sleep-related incidents each year in the U.S., but many of those deaths can be prevented. The American Academy of Pediatrics has put out updated guidelines to help babies sleep safely. Today’s Health News has a look at the recommendations.
Zach Salchli Named Warren Central Girls’ Soccer Coach
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Zach Salchli has been named the new head coach of the Warren Central girls’ soccer program. Salchli is a former Greenwood girls’ soccer coach, who spent time as a teacher at Warren Elementary School and also was at WKU. He says the only way he would go back to coaching high school was if a position…
Sheriff Hightower talks Fourth of July safety, fireworks ordinance
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Fourth of July is coming up in a few weeks, and the local sheriff’s office wants to remind you about precautions to take during this exciting holiday. Due to extreme heat and the possibility of a drought in our area, fireworks can be dangerous. Things to keep in mind include having water or a fire extinguisher…
Kentucky attorney general releases advisory on Human Life Protection Act
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Daniel Cameron released an advisory Friday, June 24 providing an overview of the effect and scope of Kentucky’s Human Life Protection Act. The Human Life Protection Act bans abortions in most circumstances and took effect today, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, according to a release by the attorney general’s office….
BGHS to Receive Three Years of Enhanced Monitoring following KHSAA Meeting
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green High School and KHSAA have reached an agreement relating to the school’s 2017 state championship. The new agreement will not vacate the 2017 sweet 16 title, but the school will now have to deal with enhanced monitoring over the next three years. This monitoring will be paid for by Bowling Green High School. We…
Isenbarger, Ogorek Named CoSIDA Academic All-Americans
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Track & Field’s Katie Isenbarger and Nikki Ogorek were named Academic All-Americans, selected by CoSIDA, the organization announced Tuesday. Isenbarger was a Second Team selection while Ogorek was a Third Team pick. With her athletic All-American honors from Indoor Track & Field, Isenbarger is the first academic and athletic All-American across all WKU sport programs since…
Update: Kentucky officials share statements about overturn of Roe v. Wade
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has posted two statements on social media regarding Friday’s overturn of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court: “Today’s decision triggers an extremist Kentucky law that creates a total ban in Kentucky that will eliminate all options for victims of rape or incest.” Beshear continued, stating, “As the former chief prosecutor of Kentucky,…
What’s Happening SoKY – Getaway to Gatlinburg
Want a little family getaway with a lot of fun? Gatlinburg may just be your spot! Marisa Rios, the Marketing & Communications Specialist for the Gatlinburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, joins us for this What’s Happening SoKY with the details you need to know to get your trip started. For more information on things to do and the upcoming Fourth…
