Author: WNKY Staff

SKYCTC students place in statewide Microsoft Office Specialist championship

May 21, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College students are receiving statewide honors. According to a release, 12 students placed in the 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Kentucky State Championship Spring Qualifier. The competition features students who showcase excellence in Microsoft Office applications. SKYCTC students ranked in the top 10 are: 1s Place – Halle Barnum (Warren County)…

Berry Charitable Trust makes first distribution to Shanti Niketan Hospice Home

May 21, 2026

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GLASGOW, Ky. – On Tuesday, the T.J. Community Mission Foundation (TJCMF) was presented with the first annual distribution from the Mary Elizabeth Jones Berry Charitable Trust at the Shanti Niketan Hospice Home. According to the foundation, Berry was a patient at the home. Before her passing, she named TJCMF as a beneficiary of her charitable trust. TJCMF officials say the…

Lane blocked after reported crash on L. Rogers Wells Boulevard

May 21, 2026

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Source: Glasgow News 1. GLASGOW, Ky. (Glasgow News 1) – According to Glasgow News 1, there is a crash reported on L. Rogers Wells Boulevard at the intersection near a Sonic. Drivers should use caution in the area. Glasgow News 1 states the southbound lane is blocked. Major Terry Flatt, public information officer with the Glasgow Police Department, says no…

2 charged in Boyle County in connection with 1994 cold case

May 21, 2026

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BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. – Two people are facing charges in connection with a 1994 Kentucky cold case. According to a social media post by the Boyle County Sheriff’s Office, on May 19, a WCSO detective obtained indictments for Anthony Manning and Barbara Manning in connection with the disappearance of Anna Manning. Authorities say Anna Manning was reported missing on February…

Man charged after alleged hit-and-run kills woman in Ballard County

May 21, 2026

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LA CENTER, Ky. – One man is behind bars after an alleged hit-and-run resulted in the death of a 72-year-old woman in Ballard County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers and the Ballard County Sheriff’s Office identified the other vehicle involved in the reported hit-and-run that occurred Tuesday night. Authorities say that vehicle was identified as a 2003 Mercury…

1 dead, 2 injured after collision in Greenup County

May 21, 2026

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GREENUP, Ky. – One person is dead and two others are injured following a collision in Greenup County on Wednesday. According to the Kentucky State Police, around 9:25 p.m., troopers responded to a two-vehicle wreck near the intersection of Industrial Parkway and County Road 1630 in Greenup County. Authorities say a preliminary investigation found a vehicle driven by 21-year-old Abigail…

Summer Solstice: A Celtic Celebration returns to the Capitol on June 22

May 21, 2026

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Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Warren County Public Library will host Summer Solstice: A Celtic Celebration on Monday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Capitol. Now in its fifth year, the annual concert invites audiences of all ages to celebrate the longest day of the year with an evening of traditional Celtic music, poetry and…

Barren County High School and SKYCTC launch ‘Nurse Ready’ pathway

May 21, 2026

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GLASGOW, Ky. — Barren County Schools and Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College are launching the new “Nurse Ready” pathway at Barren County High School. According to Barren County Schools, this will create expanded opportunities for students interested in pursuing careers in nursing and healthcare. “We are excited to partner with Barren County Schools to create opportunities for students to…

SKYCTC names Corey Weaver as 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient

May 21, 2026

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Source: SKYCTC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College has selected Corey Weaver, vice president of operations at Warren RECC, as the recipient of the 2026 SKYCTC Distinguished Alumni Award. Weaver was recognized during SKYCTC’s Commencement Ceremony on May 11 at a ceremony at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center. A 1997 graduate of SKYCTC, then known…

Elizabeth Brown selected as Dishman McGinnis principal

May 21, 2026

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Source: Bowling Green Independent School District. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Independent superintendent Gary Fields has selected Elizabeth “Lizzie” Brown as the next principal of Dishman McGinnis Elementary. According to the district, she was introduced to students and staff during a morning assembly on the last day of school Thursday, May 21, 2026. Fields says, “Lizzie has been an…