Author: WNKY Staff

Gov. Beshear: 25% of Kentucky adults have received a COVID-19 vaccine

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Monday, Gov. Beshear announced 834,130 Kentuckians – 25% of Kentucky adults – have now received at least one dose of one of three highly effective COVID-19 vaccines. Gov. Beshear also announced Kentucky has now seen eight straight weeks of declining COVID-19 cases. Today’s COVID-19 report includes the lowest number of new cases since Sept. 14. “This…

Kentucky State Police Post 3 accepting police telecommunicator applications

Bowling Green, Ky.-The Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green is currently seeking applicants for 4 open positions of Police Telecommunicator I and 2 positions of Interim Police Telecommunicator. Post 3 covers Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Warren and Simpson Counties. This is an important and essential position within the agency, according to KSP.  It requires a person…

WKU organizational leadership ranked as best online degree

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Learn.Org has recognized Western Kentucky University’s Bachelor of Organizational Leadership as a top online degree. The program, designed to accommodate the learning needs of our working professionals by offering courses both online and in person, is now considered the best option for students seeking an online bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership. Learn.Org is a database dedicated to helping students…

Governor announces trails money, Hart County to receive $100,000

Courtesy of visitmunfordville.com Battle for the Bridge historic site in Munfordville to receive financial boost.FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday his selection of 12 projects totaling $692,058 to receive funding from the Recreational Trails Program, all of which will upgrade parks and recreational spaces across Kentucky. Communities selected for funding are Carroll County, Franklin County, Garrard County, Harlan…

Commissioner Quarles honors soybean growers during Kentucky Soybean Week

FRANKFORT – Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles honored Kentucky’s soybean producers by proclaiming Soybean Week in Kentucky the week of March 8. “Most people don’t recognize how important the soybean industry has become as part of Kentucky’s agricultural economy,” Commissioner Quarles said. “Our soybean producers are tough as nails and have survived the ups and downs of the farm economy…

Multiple area roads remain closed due to flooding

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – After rainstorms a little more than a week ago dumped more than five inches of rain in the area, water remains over many roads in the area. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 office in Bowling Green urges motorists to avoid several roads as of 8 a.m. Monday morning. In Barren County, Ky. 740 is closed…