Author: WNKY Staff

Glasgow firefighters respond to fire call at apartment

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Wednesday. Fire Chief Lucas Tinsley says fire units were called to 107 Embark Court. When firefighters arrived, there were no visible signs of a fire at the building. Crews entered the building and discovered an apartment with smoke coming from the door. Inside the apartment, firefighters saw…

Hope for the Holidays: Goodwill Kentucky offers support for Bowling Green residents in need

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The holiday season brings joy and celebration for many, but for Kentuckians searching for a pathway out of poverty, this season can add to the challenges they face. Goodwill Kentucky states it is is bringing hope to Bowling Green families by offering support that lasts far beyond the holiday season. Throughout 2025, the Bowling Green Opportunity Center,…

Experience the Geminids Meteor Shower at Mammoth Cave National Park

Visitors look view celestial objects during a night sky viewing party at Mammoth Cave National Park. NPS Photo. MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park is hosting a star party for the Geminids meteor shower on Saturday, Dec. 13. From 5 to 9 p.m. that night, park officials say the public is invited for a free, family-friendly event. The…

First fully approved, licensed medical cannabis dispensary to open in Beaver Dam

BEAVER DAM, Ky. – New developments are underway regarding a medical cannabis dispensary in Kentucky. During Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update, Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed The Post Dispensary in Ohio County will have a soft opening on Dec. 13. The governor’s office says The Post is the first “fully approved and licensed medical dispensary” in the Commonwealth. Beshear says the soft…

WKU announces multi-year housing project

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Changes are coming to the hill. According to a release, the WKU Board of Regents approved a pre-development agreement with Gilbane, a construction and real estate development firm, to begin the first phase of modernizing student housing. WKU says its partnership with Gilbane aims to provide affordable facilities and replace aging infrastructure. The release states that…

Nominations now open to honor Kentucky volunteers for Governor’s Service Awards

Donation, food in cans in box and hands of man checking stock, decision and volunteer with ngo help.Source: Envato/By By YuriArcursPeopleimages. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Now is the chance to recognize those that have made notable contributions to their community with the Governor’s Service Awards. According to a release by Gov. Andy Beshear’s office, the awards honor Kentuckians that provide dedicated…

More than $150K awarded to WKU to support suicide prevention training

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Over $1.3 million in federal grant funding will benefit 12 organizations, including Western Kentucky University, according to the governor’s office. According to a release Thursday by the governor’s office, the grant funding is through the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program to increase public safety in the Commonwealth. “Team Kentucky is committed to building a safer New Kentucky…

Kentucky State University releases statement regarding shooting

Source: WKYT via CBS Newspath Now. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky State University has released the following statement regarding a shooting Tuesday that has left one person dead, one person injured and another arrested: “Our campus community is navigating an extraordinarily difficult moment following the tragic shooting that occurred on Tuesday afternoon near Whitney M. Young Jr. Hall. This senseless act…

Local coffee shop to provide holiday meals to BRASS shelter residents

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One local coffee shop is making the holidays more special for residents of Barren River Area Safe Space, Inc. BRASS, Inc., a local nonprofit, helps provide shelter and resources for survivors of domestic violence. This holiday season, The Flying Pig Coffee Shoppe in Russellville says it is stepping up to provide a home cooked Christmas meal…

Driver allegedly crashes into home, vehicle in Caneyville

Source: Ken Howlett, K105. CANEYVILLE, Ky. (K105) – A driver allegedly left the scene after striking a home and vehicle in Caneyville. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, Grayson County deputies responded Wednesday around 9:10 p.m. to the 300 block of South Main Street. K105 reports that upon arrival, police located a GMC Safari van that had exited…