Author: WNKY Staff

Kentucky State Police Post 3 honors fallen troopers with wreath laying

Source: Trooper Katan Parker. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s National Police Week, and the Kentucky State Police Post 3 in Bowling Green is honoring those that have fallen. KSP Post 3 public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker says on Thursday, Post 3 visited its fallen brothers. In addition, Parker says troopers placed wreaths at gravesites. Parker says these KSP members…

Allen County-Scottsville FOP hosts Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony

Scottsville Police Department. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Allen County-Scottsville Fraternal Order of Police #36 is taking the time to remember the fallen law enforcement members of its community. On Thursday morning, the FOP gathered with attendees at the Allen County-Scottsville Law Enforcement Center to pay tribute to those that left an impact. Police say a rose was placed in honor…

State programs provide workforce training, development for over 11,700 Kentuckians

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear is highlighting a new investment in Kentucky’s workforce development initiatives. According to a release by the governor’s office on Thursday, over 11,700 Kentuckians will receive skills training thanks to support provided through the Bluegrass State Skills Corp. “One of Kentucky’s greatest strengths is our hard-working, talented and diverse workforce, and we must continue to…

Nichols whiffs 12, Hot Rods take 6-3 win over Tourists

Bowling Green, Kentucky – TJ Nichols struck out a career-high 12 batters, while Jhon Diaz drove in two of the Bowling Green Hot Rods (20-15) six runs, taking down the Asheville Tourists (15-20) by a score of 6-3 at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Hot Rods pulled ahead in the fourth against Tourists starter Bryce Mayer. Noah…

Kentucky woman makes history with lottery scratch-off win

Source: Kentucky Lottery. TOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A south central Kentucky woman won the largest scratch-off prize in Kentucky Lottery history. The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, is from Tompkinsville and won a $5 million prize from a ticket sold at a gas station in Tompkinsville. Taking the lump sum of $3.4 million, her check was around $2.4 million after…

7th annual Ford Fest to be hosted at Beech Bend Raceway

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Holley Performance Brands announced it is expanding its annual Ford Fest at Beech Bend Raceway from focusing on Mustangs to celebrating all things Ford. The weekend of Sept. 26 and Sept. 27, you can head to Beech Bend to get a look at some of the latest performance products, and you can see drag racing, drifting…

Feed the Force to raise funds for public safety agencies

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – South Central Kentucky Crime Stoppers is hosting a way to honor public safety agencies in our region. Its annual Feed the Force event takes place Thursday, May 15 at SoKY Center located at 636 Center St. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All public safety members eat for free, and if the community would like to…