Author: WNKY Staff

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 traffic impact report for June 18 through June 25

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (June 18, 2021) – The expected traffic impacts in the District 3 area for June 18 through June 25 are listed below. All work is subject to change. Interstate 65 A project to rehabilitate and resurface a section of Interstate 65 in Warren County continues with additional lane closures during certain days in both directions between the 13 mile…

Plane crashes while landing at Russellville-Logan County Airport

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Thursday evening a single engine plane traveling from Christian County to Logan County had a rear tire blowout as the plane was attempting to land at the Russellville-Logan County Airport, according to a release from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office. The plane skidded off of the runway and crashed down an embankment. The pilot and the passenger…

Hot Rods blank Rome Braves 2-0

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Jayden Murray allowed one hit over his five scoreless innings of work, while the Bowling Green Hot Rods (26-13) pitching staff combined to throw a two-hit shutout in their 2-0 victory over the Rome Braves (20-19) on Thursday night. The two teams will play the fourth game of the series on Friday with a 6:00 PM…

Gov. Beshear: nearly $6 Million of funds to be invested in early childhood initiatives

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. (June 18, 2021) – Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced today that the Kentucky Governor’s Office of Early Childhood (GOEC) will receive nearly $6 million in additional funds from the annual Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) to support high-quality, early experiences for children and families throughout the state. “This is an education first administration, and…

WKU Regents approve $375.6 Million budget

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University’s Board of Regents today approved a $375.6 million budget for fiscal year 2022 that includes about $2 million for employee raises. The total budget is down $12 million, 3.2 percent, from FY 2020. “The 2021 fiscal year was so unusual with the pandemic that it is better to compare 2022 with 2020,” said…

WKU to use $1.92 million grant to strengthen counseling workforce

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Western Kentucky University will use a $1.92 million federal grant to improve the health of underserved and vulnerable populations by strengthening the counseling workforce. The grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration is among $22 million in awards to 56 recipients as part of the Behavioral Health Workforce and Education Training (BHWET) Program for Professionals. WKU will receive $480,000…