Author: WNKY Staff

Mammoth Cave woman arrested, dog carries out purse containing drugs

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Edmonson County Sheriff’s Office arrested a woman Tuesday after a dog carried out a purse containing illegal drugs from underneath her vehicle during a traffic stop. Around 1:48 p.m. on May 10, an Edmonson County Sheriff’s deputy saw a Toyota Solara pull out of a driveway onto Ky Hwy 259 and cross into oncoming traffic before…

Man recreates historic sign in Cave City

CAVE CITY, Ky. – Cave City added a new feature, along with their new welcome center. As a favor, the sign, containing 32 other signs, was created by Ryan Davis. Davis is a local to Cave City who runs his own business called Rustic Revival. His company includes creating artisan furniture and woodwork. “So we changed locations, so we just…

Barren County plans housing for current residents, future growth

GLASGOW, Ky. – Wednesday morning, a housing needs assessment presentation took place at the WKU campus in Glasgow. This research established a forecast of how Barren County will increase with individuals traveling through and settling down. As of right now, the county is lacking in the supply of housing for their current citizens. However, if they are able to get…

Beshear: Investment of $1M to fund Transpark in Bowling Green

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday the City of Bowling Green and its officials will begin upgrades at the Kentucky Transpark behind a $1 million investment, building on one of the fastest-growing industrial parks in Kentucky. “The economic momentum we are seeing in Kentucky does not happen without the resources, sites and buildings to support companies looking to…

Warren RECC receives Governor’s Safety and Health Award

Photo credit: Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation Facebook page.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear visited Bowling Green and presented awards to employees and businesses for maintaining a safe workplace. Yesterday, Beshear awarded Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation with the Governor’s Safety and Health Award. The company earned the honor for achieving 519,205 hours without a lost time…

McDonald’s to offer free coffee and soft drinks for healthcare workers

Photo credit: McDonald’s BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Thursday, May 12, local McDonald’s restaurants will offer free beverages to healthcare workers. More than six McDonald’s locations in Bowling Green will be offering healthcare workers a free medium iced or hot coffee or soft drink as a token of gratitude for everything they do to care for communities. All healthcare workers…