Author: WNKY Staff

Med Center Health offering free sports physicals across south-central Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health is offering free sports physicals to students in middle school and high school throughout south-central Kentucky from June 2 through June 24. According to Med Center Health, physicians, nurse practitioners, athletic trainers, and support staff employed by Med Center Health, or part of the Med Center Health Partners, will be providing free sports…

Copper theft could cause outages, extra costs for Farmers RECC members

GLASGOW, Ky. – Farmers RECC says it is experiencing a string of copper thefts from utility poles that has caused concern for the safety of the thieves, the safety of our grid and the safety of its employees. According to Farmers RECC, anyone approaching a utility pole without training is a potential risk. In addition, officials say removing grounds from…

Lights, camera, Kentucky: West Kentucky Film Commission launches new regional vision

MADISONVILLE, Ky. – On Wednesday, the West Kentucky Film Commission officially launched, featuring Gov. Andy Beshear alongside regional leaders, to spotlight the growing film and television industry in western Kentucky. The event was held at the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts and included announcements on new industry initiatives, workforce development and opportunities for local businesses and creatives. Beshear’s presence…

Beshear joins grand opening for Aerospace Composites Solutions in Morgantown

MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear joined local leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Aerospace Composites Solutions in Morgantown. According to the governor’s office, the new $16.8 million facility will add 72 full-time jobs to the community. “We continue to see growth in our manufacturing and aerospace industries, providing incredible job opportunities for communities across the commonwealth,” Beshear said….

Alleged road rage incident leads to arrest of Scottsville man

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville man is facing charges after an alleged road rage incident on Wednesday. According to a media release, the Allen County Sheriff’s Office says it responded to the Adolphus area to reports of a vehicle “ramming” another vehicle and shouting at neighbors. Deputies say witnesses at the scene said both vehicles left the scene. Witnesses provided…

2 men indicted following Corvette thefts in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two men are indicted on charges stemming from the theft of eight Corvettes in March. According to court records, 21-year-old Deantae Cortez Walker of Westland, Michigan and 22-year-old Amarion Jordan were indicted on May 21 on charges of engaging in organized crime, complicity in theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others between $1,000,000 and $10,000,000…

Allen County student selected for Lindsey Wilson College study-abroad experience

Source: Lindsey Wilson College. COLUMBIA, Ky. – An Allen County student participated in a study-abroad experience with Lindsey Wilson College. Aaron Shain ’27, an interdisciplinary studies major from Scottsville, was one of 15 Lindsey Wilson students selected to travel to the United Kingdom in May as part of an immersive study-abroad program at Harlaxton College, an experience that combined academic…