Author: WNKY Staff

State sees exponential growth in COVID-19 cases, local cases continue to climb

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear implored Kentuckians to adhere to new restrictions and guidance that will help stop the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the commonwealth. The number of Kentuckians diagnosed with COVID-19, hospitalized with the disease, admitted to the ICU and put on a ventilator because of complications from the virus continues to rise week over week. Monday’s…

Med Center Health donates over $32,000 in equipment to local high school

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A donation of equipment and supplies from Med Center Health will provide essential tools and resources for the training of future healthcare workers. The manikins, AED trainer and other healthcare-related supplies will allow students at Warren East’s Medical Arts Academy to acquire real-world, hands-on experience in their classrooms that will better prepare them for the workforce…

WKU Hilltopper Great John Oldham passes away at 97

March 20, 1971 – Head Coach John Oldham with NCAA Regional Championship trophy after WKU’s 81-78 OT win over Ohio State. (Courtesy – WKU Athletics)Courtesy – WKU Athletics BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Hilltopper Basketball legend John Oldham – a fixture on The Hill as a player, coach and administrator – passed away Monday morning in Bowling Green. He was…

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 Traffic Impact Report for Nov. 22 Through Nov. 27

Courtesy Ky Transportation Cabinet

The District 3 area serves Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson, Todd and Warren Counties BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (Nov. 22, 2020) – The expected traffic impacts in the District 3 area for Nov. 22 through Nov. 27 are listed below. All work is subject to change. Interstate 165 A project to upgrade the Interstate 165 interchange with U.S….

Warren County Sheriff’s business office closed due to COVID

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The business office of the Warren County Sheriff’s Office will be closed this week to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Deputies will not be performing any vehicle inspections at this office this week. Taxpayers are encouraged to use the drop box on College Street or pay on-line through the website at https://warrencountykysheriff.com/.  COVID-19 cases continue to…