Author: WNKY Staff
Sunrise Spotlight – Special Needs Expo
Savannah Mills with The Kidz Club joined us in the German American Bank Studio to talk about this weekend’s Special Needs Expo. To register, click here.
Living Well – Spring Break safety
For millions of Americans, Spring Break is a rite of passage. And being a year into the pandemic, the idea of a vacation is tempting to many, regardless of age. Health experts, though, say it’s still too soon to let your guard down. Today’s Living Well explains.
Gov. Beshear provides update on COVID-19
FRANKFORT, Ky– On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate has declined to 3.73%. “While our new cases have decreased dramatically since their peak in the commonwealth, these numbers are still too high,” said Gov. Beshear. “We are close to the finish line but we can’t let up yet. Keep masking up, keep social distancing and get vaccinated…
Med Center Health announces vaccinations now open for all individuals, ages 16+
BOWLING GREEN, Ky– Due to the availability of more vaccination sites in the area, Med Center Health is pleased to now be scheduling any individual aged 16 and older for the COVID vaccine. Please text COVID to 270-796-4400 to schedule your appointment today. If you need to cancel an appointment, please text CANCEL to 270-796-3200 or to reschedule, please text…
Tennessee jewelry store owner accused in million dollar jewel heist in Bowing Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Tennessee jewelry store owner is now the fifth person charged in a million dollar jewel heist here. Marshall D. Belew II, 51, of Mt. Juliet, Tenn., is charged with complicity to first-degree robbery, complicity to kidnapping and complicity to second-degree assault, according to his citation. Belew owns jewelry businesses in Tennessee, Bowling Green Police Department…
VIP – Jessica Heffinger, Headshot Day to benefit Glory Baby Minsitry
For this week’s VIP interview, Josh Shortt talks with Jessica Heffinger about the upcoming Professional Headshot event for Glory Baby Minsitry.
Robert Fischer Jr. named Provost at WKU
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Western Kentucky University has named Robert “Bud” U. Fischer Jr. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs beginning July 1. Dr. Fischer is the dean of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro. “Dr. Fischer has a record of success in elevating the universities where he has held leadership positions,”…
Quarles praises new USDA hemp rule
FRANKFORT, Ky– Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement that it will implement the final rule on hemp production developed under the Trump Administration. “The final rule on hemp production is much improved over the interim final rule previously issued by USDA,” Commissioner Quarles said. “The improvements were the results of work conducted…
Glasgow man accused of domestic assault, drug possession
GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is accused of assaulting his girlfriend Tuesday evening. Barren County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a domestic incident in progress, and upon arrival the roommate of the couple was sitting outside and told deputies that the people involved were inside. Deputies could hear loud swearing from a man and a woman coming from inside…
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