Author: WNKY Staff

WKU receives NSF grant for new telescope at Bell Observatory

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University has been awarded a $312,294 grant from the National Science Foundation, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) announced Tuesday. WKU has been awarded this grant to replace their decades-old telescope and control system with a modern telescope and control system at the university’s Bell Observatory. The new instrument will be the largest optical telescope in…

Metcalfe County Schools awarded $665,000 literacy grant

EDMONTON, Ky. (August 31, 2021) – The Kentucky Department of Education has awarded Metcalfe County Schools a $665,726 Kentucky Comprehensive Literacy (KyCL) grant. KyCL is a federally funded program that focuses on strengthening teacher practice in reading and writing. It also provides family training and funding for literacy assessments and interventions. Metcalfe County is one of 19 districts awarded the…

The MeTV Network celebrates Ed Asner

Photo Credit: Everett CollectionAugust 30, 2021 – The MeTV Network will celebrate legendary actor Ed Asner with a special presentation of four episodes of The Mary Tyler Moore Show showcasing the seventime Primetime Emmy Award winner in his most iconic role. The tribute begins this Sunday, September 5th at 2pm ET/PT, followed by a special episode of The Alfred Hitchcock…

Warren East volleyball headed to 2A Tournament

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For the first time ever — Warren East volleyball will participate in the 2A state tournament. The Lady Raiders defeated Hart County and Allen County-Scottsville this weekend to secure their spot in the tournament. Their next match is tomorrow at 5 p.m. against the Bowling Green Purples.