Author: WNKY Staff

Med Center Health Foundations Awards inaugural Marion Boyd Scholarship to SKYCTC student

August 25, 2021

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Marion Boyd began her career at The Medical Center at Bowling Green in 1963 and advanced to become a manager of Radiology. She was a teacher, mentor and friend to many students and staff through her remarkable 57 years of employment. In recognition of her many years of service, an education scholarship fund in memory of…

Community Driven – Aviation Heritage Park

August 25, 2021

WNKY Staff,

In this week’s Community Driven interview, Bob Pitchford with the Aviation Heritage Park joins us to talk about the upcoming Hangar Party, current construction on the museum, and more.

Voices of Honor – Aviation Heritage Park, Part Two

August 25, 2021

WNKY Staff,

In this week’s Voices of Honor, Veteran Bob Pitchford tells us more about the history of the aircraft at the Aviation Heritage Park, and the future of the museum under construction there. For Part One of this segment, click here.

Pet of the Day – Chauncey

August 25, 2021

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Sunrise Spotlight – Community Relief Fund

August 25, 2021

WNKY Staff,

The Community Relief Fund is organizing a food drive in Barren County. The group’s Administrative Coordinator Stacy Janes joins us to talk about the drive’s goals and how you can get involved. For more, click here.

WKU Volleyball home opener postponed due to COVID-19

August 24, 2021

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -WKU volleyball’s regular-season home opener against Belmont — scheduled for August 31st — will be postponed due to positive Covid-19 cases within the Bruins organization Earlier today, Conference USA announced that the Hilltoppers are projected to win the Conference USA’s east division by C-USA coaches. Head coach Travis Hudson has three All-Americans returning this year. The season…

Erwin earns first C-USA Offensive Player of the Week Award of the season

August 24, 2021

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — After the first week of play, WKU Soccer junior forward Katie Erwin has been named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Tuesday. Erwin notched seven points in the opening week with two goals and three assists in two matches for the Lady Toppers. The Louisville, Kentucky native has played a part…

Hilltopper Volleyball predicted to win C-USA East Division

August 24, 2021

WNKY Staff,

DALLAS – After a 2020-21 season that saw WKU Volleyball continue to climb to new heights yet again, the Conference USA coaches have picked the Hilltoppers to win the league’s East division this season. Returning All-Americans Paige Briggs, Nadia Dieudonne and Lauren Matthews were all named to the league’s Preseason All-Conference team. WKU’s trio of student-athletes recognized on the preseason team each…

Active COVID cases reported by local school districts

August 24, 2021

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Below is the number of active COVID-19 cases in students and staffed around south central Kentucky, according to each districts website. WARREN COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL ACTIVE CASES IN STUDENTS- 247 ACTIVE CASES IN STAFF- 25 BARREN COUNTY SCHOOLS ACTIVE CASES IN STUDENTS-75 QUARANTINED STUDENTS-419 ACTIVE CASES IN STAFF-10 QUARANTINED STAFF- 26 BOWLING GREEN INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS…

Long-term closing of Little Beaver Creek Road starts Tuesday

August 24, 2021

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Residents accustomed to using Little Beaver Creek Road in Warren County will need to make alternate plans. Starting Tuesday and likely through October, a bridge over the roadway will be undergoing replacement, according to Warren County Public Works Director Josh Moore. Warren Fiscal Court has accepted a $363,709 bid from Stewart Richey Construction to replace a…