Author: WNKY Staff

Walmart temporarily closes Leitchfield location

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – On Sunday, September 5th, Walmart’s Corporate Affairs team sent out an email stating that the Walmart location on Elizabethtown Rd would temporarily close for third party cleaning crews to clean and sanitize the building. The store will reopen on Tuesday, September 7th at 6 a.m. giving associates time to restock their shelves. The statement also states, “Given the…

Barrett leads WKU in first round as a Lady Topper

MOBILE, Ala. – WKU Women’s Golf senior transfer Kenlie Barrett leads the squad through the first round of the USA Intercollegiate, her first round in the Red and White. As a team, the Lady Toppers shot 5-over 293 in the opening round. WKU is tied for sixth with South Alabama and Arkansas State, three shots back from Troy who is in…

Booker speaks at BG Freedom Walkers Family and Friend’s Unity Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Former Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives (D, 43rd District) Charles Booker spoke at the Bowling Green Freedom Walkers Family and Friend’s Unity Day on Saturday, September 4th. Booker discussed the importance of helping small businesses, the fight against COVID-19 and showing support to the Bowling Green community. “Well, we’re dealing with so many difficult times…

Med Center Health releases statement following protest against vaccine requirement

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health released a statement Friday following a protest that took place after unvaccinated staff members were terminated. “Med Center Health stands by our decision requiring staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. We remain focused on the health and safety of our patients, staff, and community,” the statement reads. “Since our vaccine requirements were announced…

KTC warns of text message scam

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced a text phishing attempt was reported Friday, impersonating a state agency. According to their social media page, the text message IS NOT from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and recipients are warned not to click the link. The Cabinet says they may send text messages about Driver Licensing Regional offices, but do…

AGs Cameron and Yost partner with Cincinnati Reds to raise awareness of human trafficking

FRANKFORT, KY. (September 3, 2021) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost are teaming up with the Cincinnati Reds to raise awareness of human trafficking in both states. Attorneys general Cameron and Yost worked with the Reds to record a public service announcement (PSA) alerting baseball fans to the signs of sex and labor trafficking and how…

UPDATE: Man arrested, two found dead in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky.- Thursday afternoon at 3:28 p.m. the Glasgow Police Department responded to a call of a shooting at 310 North Race Street. According to an arrest citation, a male called Glasgow 911 Center saying that he had shot his brother and sister-in-law. According to a press release from GPD, officers entered the residence and located a male and female…