Author: WNKY Staff

Living Well – Moderna kids vaccine

Months after Moderna’s vaccine was granted emergency use authorization — and after announcing it would be seeking authorization for use in teens between 12 and 17 — Modern is moving to another milestone. Now, Henry Ford Health System in Michigan is beginning local enrollment for Moderna’s evaluation of the vaccine in kids from 6 months to 11 years. Today’s Living…

Roadwork ahead this week In several counties

The Kentucky Department of Transportation has announced the following traffic projects expected through the week. These are all subject to change. Interstate 65 A project to rehabilitate and resurface a section of Interstate 65 in Warren County continues with additional lane closures during certain days in both directions this week between the 13 mile marker and the 28 mile marker….

Chase ends in arrest

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – The Morgantown police attempted to stop a motorcycle in town that officers said was driving recklessly traveling at high rates of speed and running stop signs on Porter Street Thursday night, according to a release from  Morgantown Police Chief Giles Taylor. The motorcycle rider is then accused attempting to flee or evade the officer by going out…

Chances to win one million dollars announced

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kroger is working to motivate more Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Through the newly launched #CommunityImmunity Giveaway, Kroger Health will provide customers the opportunity to win life-changing prizes like one of five $1 million checks or one of 50 groceries for a year. The giveaway started Thursday and runs through July 10 with winners selected weekly….

State AG joins West Virginia in lawsuit over coal regulations

FRANKFORT, Ky.  – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today filed an amicus brief before the United States Supreme Court urging the court to review a lower court ruling that permits the Environmental Protection Agency to reshape the nation’s power sector. The case, West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency, concerns a D.C. Circuit ruling that permits the EPA to mandate unrealistic emission standards…

Road resurfacing on Kentucky and Adams streets to begin Sunday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.  – A project to resurface U.S. 68X Kentucky and Adams Streets in Bowling Green is set to begin Sunday night. Crews have already improved the sidewalk ramps to be fully ADA compliant and base failure repairs have been made during the last couple of weeks. Once the resurfacing is complete a striping configuration change will occur. Kentucky Street…

Phoenix Rising presents 2nd annual “Jewel Heist” fundraiser

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Phoenix Rising is a local nonprofit organization serving children affected by sex trafficking and exploitation. On Saturday, June 12, Phoenix Rising will host their 2nd annual “Jewel Heist” fundraising event. The theme this year is “Royal Wedding Reception” and will be held at The Historic Railpark in Bowling Green. Offerings will include food, mystery, and festivities….

State police search for Hart County inmate who walked away from work detail

MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – Just after 4:30 a.m. Friday, Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green was contacted by the Hart County Jail in reference to an escaped inmate.  According to jail staff, an inmate walked away from a work detail at 100 Bluegrass Avenue in Horse Cave. The escapee, Christopher Mazur, 49, of Battle Creek, Mich., is a white male…

Lt. Gov. Coleman, Kentucky State Police present Special Olympics Kentucky Day Proclamation, celebrate KSP raising $20,000 for Special Olympics

FRANKFORT, Ky.– On Thursday, Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman and Kentucky State Police Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. presented representatives from Special Olympics Kentucky with a proclamation signed by Gov. Andy Beshear declaring June 5, 2021, as Special Olympics Kentucky Day in the commonwealth. Coleman said the proclamation is a way for Kentucky to show support for the athletes participating in this…