Author: WNKY Staff

Gov. Beshear vetoes bill regarding transgender athletes

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a bill Wednesday that was set to ban transgender girls from girls’ sports in Kentucky. According to the Legislative Research Commission website, SB 83 would not have allowed students born as a biological male to participate in athletic teams, activities or sports designated as “girls.” The bill was sponsored by Sen. Robby…

Feed the Force: Crime Stoppers to hold fundraiser next week

Photo courtesy of the South Central Kentucky Crime Stoppers Facebook page.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Wednesday, April 13, you can have lunch with the South Central Kentucky Crime Stoppers! Crime Stoppers is a non-profit organization that helps people leave an anonymous tip for law enforcement. Feed the Force will take place at SoKY Marketplace and will cost $10 for public…

BGMU to close lanes of Nashville Road Thursday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The southbound right and right-turn lanes of Nashville Road will be closed Thursday at Dishman Lane for sewer line attachment. The work will begin at 7 p.m. and end at approximately 6 a.m. on Friday, according to a release by Bowling Green Municipal Utilities. BGMU said southbound motorists will be able to turn right from Nashville…

Bourbon and Beyond lineup: festival passes on sale now

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The world’s largest bourbon and music festival will be returning to Louisville September 15. Headliners will include Pearl Jam, Chris Stapleton, Kings of Leon, Jack White, Brandi Carlile, Alanis Morissette, Greta Van Fleet and The Doobie Brothers 50th Anniversary, plus more from rock, Americana, bluegrass, blues and alt rock. The festival will also include bourbon and culinary…

Free disaster relief giveaway to take place Thursday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Housing Authority of Bowling Green will be hosting a disaster relief community giveaway Thursday, April 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free giveaway will take place at 348 College St. at the old Sav-A-Lot, where the housing authority will be supplying those in need with food, clothes, household items and more donated by…

Glasgow woman arrested on public intoxication charges

GLASGOW, Ky. – On Wednesday, the Glasgow Police Department responded to the Days Inn in reference to a complaint. Upon arrival, officers located Sydney J. Mason, 26, of Glasgow causing a disturbance in the lobby and appeared to be intoxicated, stated a release by GPD. The release went on to state Mason became combative with officers before being taken into…

Louisville man arrested in Glasgow on burglary charges

GLASGOW, Ky. – On Tuesday, the Glasgow Police Department responded to complaint of a burglary in progress located on Cleveland Avenue in Glasgow. According to a release by GPD, officers arrived and located a male subject later identified as Henry G. Hutchinson, 32, of Louisville coming out from the back door, which had visible damage. The release stated Hutchinson was…