Author: WNKY Staff

Warren County Courthouse closes due to COVID

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Judge-Executive Mike Buchanon closed the Warren County Courthouse Wednesday due to COVID-19 concerns, according to a post on the Warren County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. The courthouse is closed for business until Monday. Write-in and any remaining mail in votes postmarked by the proper deadline that haven’t yet been counted will be counted Friday….

State Farm provides grant to Med Center Health’s Dental Clinic

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health’s The Dental Clinic—a low cost alternative for those in need of basic dental care—has been named a winner of $25,000 through the State Farm Neighborhood Assist grant for 2020. The grant program recognizes 40 organizations every year that have a positive impact on their communities. “The Dental Clinic is truly a blessing to…

Minter wins re-election bid

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Democratic State Representative Patti Minter won re-election to her District 20 State House seat Tuesday. Minter received 9,137 votes to Independent challenger Lynette Lopez’ 4,017 votes. Minter took to Twitter late Tuesday night to thank voters for returning her to office. From the bottom of my heart, thanks for placing your trust in me again, District…

Kentucky police head resigns after report on old training

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The head of Kentucky State Police is stepping down days after a report surfaced about old training materials the agency used that encouraged cadets to be “ruthless” and quoted Adolf Hitler. Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet spokeswoman Morgan Hall said Police Commissioner Rodney Brewer’s resignation is effective Wednesday. She did not address why Brewer is…