Author: WNKY Staff

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….

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,…