Author: WNKY Staff

Barren County Sailor killed in Pearl Harbor attack identified

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency announced that Navy Seaman 2nd Class Howard S. Magers was accounted for back in December. He had been assigned to the Battleship USS Oklahoma. Magers was from the Merry Oaks Community in Barren County. On May 29th the 18-year-old sailor will be given a hero’s burial over the Memorial Day weekend…

Gov. Beshear provides update on COVID-19

FRANKFORT, Ky– On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 344 new COVID-19 cases and a 2.89% positivity rate. “If you haven’t gotten your COVID-19 vaccine yet, look at our list of where you can get your shot of hope this week, at vaccinemap.ky.gov,” said Gov. Beshear. “If you’ve already been vaccinated, reach out to one friend or family member who is still…

Gov. Beshear: In-Person unemployment appointments open April 7, services begin April 15

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky— Gov. Andy Beshear and Labor Cabinet Secretary Larry L. Roberts announced today that in-person unemployment insurance (UI) services will open April 15 at more than a dozen regional Kentucky Career Centers (KCCs). KCC staff will be available for in-person assistance by appointment only. At 1 p.m. EDT tomorrow, April 7, Kentuckians can begin scheduling Monday through Friday…

Bowling Green and Warren County expand the Kentucky Transpark

(RELEASE VIA BOWLING GREEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE) Bowling Green, KY.– Bowling Green and Warren County have issued a $46.5M bond to help pay for the expansion and development of the Kentucky Transpark by the Inter-Modal Transportation Authority (ITA). The initial Kentucky Transpark was comprised of approximately 700 acres and serves as home to 19 private companies and 3 educational…

I-65 Southbound lanes closed after crash

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3, an accident on I-65 has caused all southbound lanes to close near exit 26. Below is an update from the KYTC’s Facebook page: UPDATE 10 p.m.: Traffic will be diverted on I-65 south at exit 26 to the off ramp and redirected back to I-65 at the on ramp…