Author: WNKY Staff

Gov. Beshear provides update on COVID-19

FRANKFORT, Ky.– On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 744 new COVID-19 cases and a 2.79% positivity rate. “It’s encouraging to see our positivity rate decrease again, but we need to work even harder to make sure our weekly case numbers start decreasing again as well,” said Gov. Beshear. “Every Kentuckian 16 and older should get their COVID-19 vaccine as soon…

Gov. Beshear Appoints Phillip Burnett Jr. as Commissioner of Kentucky State Police

Twenty-five-year veteran tasked with leading state police into the future

FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 9, 2021) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the appointment of Col. Phillip Burnett Jr. as commissioner of the Kentucky State Police (KSP). “I believe in Commissioner Burnett’s ability to lead KSP into the future,” said Gov. Beshear. “He is already working to increase recruitment and create a more diverse workforce, which is crucial to fulfilling our…

Sunrise Sports – BGFC Golden Lions

Soccer continues to grow in popularity in America and locally here in South Central Kentucky. On a regional level, we’ve seen Louisville and Nashville add professional soccer teams to their cities. Now, Bowling Green is the latest to join the list! This morning, WNKY’s Morgan Reagle spoke with Benjamin Mujcic from the Golden Lions to hear more about the team….

Gov. Beshear: More than 11,000 COVID-19 vaccination appointments available at Cardinal Stadium

FRANKFORT, Ky.– On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Cardinal Stadium COVID-19 vaccination site in Louisville has 11,000 appointments that Kentuckians can preregister for at UofLHealth.org or by calling 502-681-1453. “As you all know, vaccinations are the absolute most important thing we can be doing right now,” said Gov. Beshear. “We are in a race against COVID-19 variants to prevent any kind of…

Christian Family Radio named as finalist for Christian Music Broadcaster’s Station of the Year

(PRESS RELEASE VIA CHRISTIAN FAMILY RADIO) Christian Family Radio (CFR) has been named a finalist for the 2021 small market Station of the Year by Christian Music Broadcasters (CMB). Market categories are based upon population within the signal area, with small market defined as a Designated Market Area (DMA) ranking of 126 and higher. Bowling Green’s market rank is 179…