Author: WNKY Staff

Lt. Gov. Coleman recognized in leadership role in National Lieutenant Governors Association

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman was re-nominated as a South Region at Large Member of the National Lieutenant Governors Association at the organization’s annual meeting Monday. “Lt. Governor Coleman’s selection was confirmed by all members attending the annual meeting in Illinois and demonstrates the value her peers have seen in her contributions to leading this group,” said NLGA…

Gov. Beshear: $75 million to help support Kentucky tourism

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear and Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Secretary Mike Berry announced Monday that Kentucky will devote $75 million to boost the state’s tourism industry. A release by the governor’s office stated this decision follows a decline in visitors brought on by the pandemic. The governor said the funding is needed for the state’s $8.9…

Man arrested in Glasgow following storage unit burglary

GLASGOW, Ky. – Authorities say a man is facing several charges following a burglary at a storage unit facility in Barren County. On Sunday, July 24, the Glasgow Police Department responded to Premier Storage Solutions on Trojan Trail in reference to a suspicious person. According to a release by the GPD, officers located Johnathan Meadows in a storage unit that…

BGPD welcomes new K-9 to team

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department has added a member to the team! Their newest K-9 member, Chase, begins 10 weeks of intensive training to learn drug detection and suspect apprehension, according to a post on BGPD’s social media. BGPD says both Officer John Deeb and K-9 Chase are eager to serve Bowling Green.

Health News – Get a booster now or wait until fall?

President Biden continues to have mild symptoms after testing positive for COVID-19 last week. Health experts are again stressing the importance of vaccination and boosters to protect against severe disease. But if you’re not up to date on your shots, should you want until variant-specific vaccines are available? Today’s Health News has more on what top U.S. health officials have…

KSP gathers supplies for students at annual back-to-school event

CHALYBEATE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police cruisers were filled to the brim today! KSP helped gather school supplies for students in need as they prepare to go back to the classroom in a few weeks. For fourteen years, the Kentucky State Police have hosted their Cram the Cruiser drive for local schools. If you shopped at Dollar General today in…

Brightview celebrates one year anniversary

GLASGOW, Ky. – Today, BrightView Addiction Treatment Center celebrates their doors opening one year ago today with a “Recovery Rally.” Since beginning operation, Brightview has helped nearly 400 clients with their journey to recover from drug addiction. Brightview said they have facilitated upwards of 3,000 hours of medical treatment, counseling and therapy. In addition, the staff are able to provide…

Bilstein Cold Rolled Steel celebrates completion of expansion

(Source: Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bilstein Cold Rolled Steel LP, a German fabricated metals manufacturer, celebrated the grand opening of its newly-completed expansion on Wednesday. The company originally announced Bowling Green as their new home in 2013 with an investment of $120M and 90 new jobs, according to a release by BG Area Chamber of…