Author: WNKY Staff

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…

Air Methods Kentucky 8 to celebrate 25 years of care

GLASGOW, Ky. – Next month, you can celebrate local heroes that take to the skies in critical emergency situations. On June 10, Air Methods Kentucky 8 is celebrating its 25th anniversary of providing life-saving care. The public is invited to meet the crew and see the aircraft, along with the equipment. The event begins at 3 p.m. at Kentucky 8…

Medical Center at Bowling Green hosts beam raising for High Street Tower

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Wednesday afternoon, The Medical Center at Bowling Green raised the final beam of its High Street Tower project, completing its structural framework. Med Center Health employees were invited to attend the ceremony and signed the beam before it was raised into its final place. The event marks a significant milestone in the project’s construction. David…

Beshear presents more than $1.9 million to support young cancer patients

Source: Norton Children’s. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is taking new steps to support children battling cancer here in Kentucky. According to Norton Children’s, he announced more than $1.9 million in funding to help young cancer patients, joined by Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, senior advisor Rocky Adkins and leaders from the Kentucky Pediatric Cancer Research Trust Fund. The announcement…

Bowling Green Fire Department dedicates its third Safe Haven Baby Box

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Wednesday at 9 a.m., the Bowling Green Fire Department dedicated its third Safe Haven Baby Box at Fire Station 6 on Cherry Farm Lane. This marks Kentucky’s 53rd box and the 341st nationwide. These temperature-controlled baby boxes feature a silent alarm, instantly alerting 911 when a newborn is placed inside. They offer parents in crisis…