Author: WNKY Staff
Living Well – Protecting yourself from skin cancer
Before soaking up the rays this summer, take a moment to make sure you are protecting your skin. Experts say there’s more to be worried about than just a painful sunburn. Today’s Living Well has more.
Sunrise Spotlight – Bowling alleys prepare to reopen
As of Monday, June 1, bowling alleys and other indoor attractions are now able to reopen under strict health guidelines. We spoke with Demi Litten with Southern Lanes about the necessary precautions they’re taking to keep their customers safe. To view Gov. Beshear’s Healthy at Work guidelines for bowling alleys, click here. For more information on Southern Lanes, click here.
Driver facing felony charge, accused of striking protester with his vehicle
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is accused of striking a protester twice with the 2015 Chevy Silverado 4X4 he was driving Friday afternoon. About 100 people gathered Friday in downtown Bowling Green to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Protesters marched down Kentucky Street in front of the Bowling Green Police Department with protesters shouting…
Protesters gather downtown, police and NAACP to make joint statement Saturday
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – About 100 people gathered Friday evening in downtown Bowling Green to protest the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Protesters marched down Kentucky Street in front of the Bowling Green Police Department with protesters shouting “black lives matter” and ended at Fountain Square Park. Floyd died Monday after a police officer in Minneapolis pushed his knee…
Tennessee man dies in early morning wreck
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Tennessee man is dead following a one-vehicle wreck near the 15 mile marker of Interstate 65 south. Kentucky State Police were called to the scene at 5:53 a.m. Friday. Ricky E. Diaz, 54, of Hendersonville, Tenn., was operating a 1999 Chevrolet car, traveling south on I-65 when his vehicle, for an undetermined reason, exited the…
Barren County man accused of promoting child human trafficking
GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man is accused of offering a boy money for sex. Following an investigation that began after a February complaint, Barren County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Terry Hagan, 55, Friday on a charge of promoting human trafficking victim under 18 years old and five counts of possession of matter portraying sexual performance by a minor, according to…
Feel Good Friday – “The R Word”
Western Kentucky University student Rylee McKee is a web producer for the Talisman, a student publication at WKU. In her spare time, she writes for her blog, “The R Word.”
Condition worsens for BG physician at forefront of COVID-19 battle
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Dr. Rebecca Shadowen, a specialist in infectious diseases at Med Center Health and a leader with the Bowling Green-Warren County Coronavirus Workgroup, worsened Thursday. “After being placed on a ventilator earlier in the day, an urgent procedure was performed late Thursday afternoon at The Medical Center at Bowling Green to prepare Dr. Shadowen for transport to…
Sunrise Spotlight – Kids on the Block
During this time of social distancing, Kids on the Block is producing virtual programs to keep kids interactive while they’re out of school. For more information, click here. — Kids on the Block will still hold their annual Garden Tour & Tea event this year, with social distancing restrictions. For more details, click here.
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