Author: WNKY Staff

Brownsville police chief resigns abruptly

Courtesy of Edmonson Voice

By Edmonson Voice BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – Brownsville Police Chief Jeff Jewell has officially resigned from his position, as confirmed to the Edmonson Voice by Brownsville City Attorney Marc Lovell. Lovell gave no reason for the resignation and said he couldn’t comment further. In Monday’s Edmonson County Fiscal Court virtual meeting during Sheriff Shane Doyle’s regular report, he informed the court that…

American Heart Association Award recognizes The Medical Center’s commitment to stroke care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For the second consecutive year, The Medical Center at Bowling Green has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring acute stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment and care according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest…

WKU ‘Maskerade’ Homecoming set for Oct. 10

Photo Courtesy: Chris Kohley, WKU AthleticsBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Western Kentucky University Alumni Association, in partnership with WKU Athletics, has announced that the tradition of WKU Homecoming, originally scheduled for Oct. 31, will now be celebrated throughout the week concluding on Oct. 10. The Hilltoppers will face rival Marshall in the annual Homecoming football game at Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith…

Feeding Kentucky sources 28,000 pounds of ground beef for food bank distribution

FILE IMAGE – Feeding America Kentucky’s Heartland and volunteers distribute food May 29, 2019.FRANKFORT, Ky. –Agriculture Commissioner  Ryan Quarles has announced Feeding Kentucky has acquired 28,000 pounds of Kentucky Proud ground beef from Marksbury Farms for distribution among Kentucky’s food bank network. The purchase is funded by a historic donation Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company made to Feeding Kentucky…

Monday Motivator – WKU eSports

E-sports – also known as electronic-sports – gives video gamers an opportunity to competitively show off their skills. In today’s Monday Motivator, we give you a look at WKU’s eSports team, and how gaming can be used for team-building and bonding. To learn more about the team or to keep up with their competitions, you can follow their Twitter page.

State sees 814 new COVID cases Saturday

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). “We are seeing our positivity rate go down, which means if we’re patient, we can find the right time to do things safely and that’s what I want us to be able to do,” said Gov. Beshear. “Now…

Roadwork announced for Monroe and Warren counties

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.– The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced several road projects that will impact traffic in south central Kentucky through Aug. 28 The expected traffic impacts in the District 3 area are listed below. Monroe County Construction of the Tompkinsville Bypass will continue. Folks in the community will notice signs placed in advance of the construction zones. Asphalt surfacing is nearing completion,…