Author: WNKY Staff

Chamber earns Mac Conway Award, city named one of best places to invest

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green has been recognized as one of the best places to invest in the United States, based on total projects and jobs created. Site Selection Magazine has awarded the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce the prestigious Mac Conway Award, naming them among the top 20 economic development organizations in the United States for its…

Bowling Green Area Chamber earns ranking as a top 20 economic development organization in the United States

Bowling Green, KY.– Bowling Green, Kentucky has been recognized as one of the best places to invest in the United States, based on total projects and jobs created. Site Selection Magazine has awarded the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce the prestigious Mac Conway Award, naming them among the top twenty economic development organizations in the United States for its…

Two WKU students awarded Fulbright grants

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two Western Kentucky University students have been awarded Fulbright US Student Grants for the 2021-22 academic year by the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ariana Pedigo, of Russellville, and Reuben Tang, of Glasgow, are among a smaller than usual cohort of graduating seniors and…

Two WKU Students Awarded Fulbright Grants in 2021-22 Competition

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Two Western Kentucky University students have been awarded Fulbright US Student Grants for the 2021-22 academic year by the US Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ariana Pedigo of Russellville and Reuben Tang of Glasgow are among a smaller than usual cohort of graduating seniors and…

Traffic stop results in drug arrest

RUSSELVILLE, Ky. – Logan County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a traffic stop Friday afternoon that led to a drug arrest. Deputies said they pulled over a car being drive by Mckayla Wilson, 26, of Russellville on multiple traffic violations, according to a release from the sheriff’s office. A police K-9 alerted to the presence of drugs, according to the release. Deputies…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 Traffic Impact Report for May 2 – May 7

The District 3 area serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Todd and Warren Counties BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (May 2, 2021) – The expected traffic impacts in the District 3 area for May 2 through May 7 are listed below. All work is subject to change.

Interstate 65 The additional lane closures on Interstate 65 southbound between mile marker 27 and 13 in Warren County scheduled for tonight have been postponed due to weather. The roadway in this section will remain down to two lanes and the schedule for the additional lane closures has been revised. The width restriction of 20 feet in the southbound direction…

SKYCTC is hosting FAFSA Fiesta Days

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College’s Financial Aid office will host three FAFSA Fiesta Days in May for any individuals who have not completed the FAFSA for the 2021-2022 school year. Attendees will enjoy complimentary food and beverages while they get help with their FAFSA questions. “Completing the FAFSA is the first step toward securing federal…

Living Well – Youth suicide

Cook Children’s Medical Center in Texas is launching a suicide prevention effort to combat the number of young people battling depression. Officials at the hospital say they have treated a record number of children and teens who have tried taking their own lives. Today’s Living Well has more on what kids can do if they find themselves in a dark…