Author: WNKY Staff

Procter & Gamble to hike prices on some products amid tariff costs

(CNN) – Americans should expected to spend a little more for bathroom and laundry items. During a media call Tuesday, manufacturing giant Procter and Gamble announced fiscal guidance for 2026 that features a $1 billion pre-tax hit caused by the Trump administration’s tariffs. Chief financial officer Andre Schulten said there will be mid-single-digit price hikes for roughly a quarter of…

Cooling center at Lisa Rice Library open through Wednesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The cooling center at Lisa Rice Library is open to anyone who needs shelter from the heat through Wednesday. The library’s cooling center will be open from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on both Tuesday, July 29 and Wednesday, July 30. The center is available thanks to the Warren County Public Library. To donate or support the…

Community Education announces retirement of executive director Bill Oldham

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Community Education board chair Ryan Dearbone has announced the upcoming retirement of executive director Bill Oldham. As the board begins to search for a new director, assistant director Joshua Smith will serve as interim executive director. Oldham joined Community Education as executive director in November 2019 following the retirement of longtime leader Debi Wade Jordan, according…

Community outdoor warning sirens to be tested in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Emergency Management is conducting a community outdoor warning siren test on Friday, Aug. 1. Emergency management says the test will be at noon. The Community Outdoor Warnings Sirens, or COWS, are meant to be heard outside. It is important in the event of severe weather to always have a way to be alerted of…

Sen. Max Wise and Rep. Shawn McPherson visit The Center for Courageous Kids

Source: Center for Courageous Kids. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. — The Center for Courageous Kids welcomed Sen. Max Wise and Rep. Shawn McPherson for a tour and look at its summer programs. According to a release by CCK, the legislators toured the 168-acre camp, met staff and witnessed campers participating in a wide range of inclusive activities for children with serious illnesses…

Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell appoints board members, including Horse Cave man

Source: Commissioner Jonathan Shell. FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Horse Cave man has been reappointed by Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell to represent the Kentucky Farm Bureau. According to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Shell recently made appointments to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation. Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Linda Rumpke, Lexington, was reappointed to the…

Med Center Health and Wellness moving to new building

Source: Med Center Health. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health and Wellness is moving to a new location on July 30. According to Med Center Health, the building will be located at 348 College St. in Suite 180 in Bowling Green. Med Center Health and Wellness is one of the newest tenants in the Houchens Industries Small Business Accelerator….

Edmonson County bridge reopens after structural issue

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An Edmonson County bridge has reopened to most traffic. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says the KY 1749 Wingfield Church Road bridge over Little Beaverdam Creek at mile point 3.3 is back open wit ha 3-ton weight limit. Transportation officials say the 3-ton limit is expected to remain in place for roughly a month as…