Community Driven – CASA of South Central Kentucky
CASA of South Central Kentucky will be hosting New Advocate Trainings in Barren County on August 4, 11, 18 and 25! Find out how you can get involved in this week’s Community Driven.
Author: WNKY Staff
South central Kentucky blood supply reaches critically low levels
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – South central Kentucky’s blood supply is in dire need of replenishment, according to Blood Assurance. On Wednesday, the nonprofit had only 19 units of the universal blood type, O-negative, on its shelves. Blood Assurance says they like to have at least 180 units of O-negative available each day to send to local hospitals. Additionally, the organization…
Two arrested on drug charges in Glasgow
GLASGOW, Ky. – Two people are behind bars on drug charges after an arrest in Glasgow. On July 10, the Glasgow Police Department conducted a traffic stop on Humble Avenue. According to a release by GPD, an officer made contact with Jamie Fancher and confirmed that he had a suspended operator’s license and did not have a valid insurance card….
Green Alert issued for missing Metcalfe County veteran
EDMONTON, Ky. – The Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 35-year-old man. On July 10, the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office and Metcalfe County Emergency Management were dispatched to the area of 5416 Breeding Road in Edmonton for a missing person, according to a social media post by emergency management. The post further stated that when authorities arrived,…
Isenbarger & Nunn Named C-USA 2021-22 Scholar Athlete of the Year Award Winners
DALLAS – WKU Athletics saw volleyball’s Katie Isenbarger and softball’s Shelby Nunn named the Conference USA 2021-22 Scholar Athlete of the Year in their respective sports, the league office announced Monday. Nunn, an outgoing fifth year, helped the Hilltoppers to a pair of East Division titles and the C-USA Tournament Championship during her time on The Hill. Isenbarger, a rising fifth…
BGPD arrests man, juvenile as suspects in robbery
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green police say a man and juvenile are facing robbery charges following an arrest. BGPD stated in a social media post that they received a report of a robbery on Sunday, July 10 at Preston Miller Park. During the investigation, BGPD detectives developed Johnathan Edwards, 18, of Bowling Green as a suspect, according to authorities….
Edmonson County Schools to delay first day of classes
EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Edmonson County Schools stated Tuesday in a social media post that it will be delaying the first day of school. Classes will now start Wednesday, August 31, according to the post. In addition, school days will last about 20 minutes longer. Edmonson County Schools stated more information will be released soon.
KSP: Further details released on Barren County shooting
CAVE CITY, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green is continuing the investigation into an officer-involved shooting that occurred on July 9 by the Barren County Sheriff’s Office. According to KSP, KSP Post 3 detectives, with assistance from KSP’s Critical Incident Response Team, conducted a preliminary investigation that revealed deputies from the Barren County Sheriff’s Office…
Beshear: Kentucky General Fund to reach surplus for 2022
File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that Kentucky’s fiscal year 2022 General Fund receipts grew at the highest rate in 31 years. According to a release by the governor’s office, The Office of State Budget Director reported 14.6% growth over last year and noted that General Fund receipts totaled $14.7 billion, surpassing the budgeted estimate by $945.4…
Sunrise Spotlight – National T-Bucket Alliance
The T-Buckets are coming to town! On today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, we sit down with Rolla Hessel and Tim Taylor to discuss the National T-Bucket Alliance and this weekend’s exciting events. For more information, click here.
