Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green Parks and Recreation seeking volunteers for tournament

Source: Envato/by by foremankelly. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Parks and Recreation is seeking volunteers for an upcoming tournament on Saturday, April 25. Organizers say Bowling Green Special Olympics is hosting its Regional Special Olympics Track and Field Tournament, with the tournament concluding around 1 p.m. Parks and recreation says it is looking for help to assist with timing…

TriStar Lovers Lane ER invites families to ‘Bear-y Better ER’ event

Source: Canva, by Ann H. from Pexels. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On April 18 at TriStar Lovers Lane Hospital, the community is invited to come and attend the Bear-y Better ER Experience event. During the time, kids are invited to act as caretakers, making sure their teddy bear patients feel better through the different kinds of stations. They will be…

Adair County man arrested after allegedly shooting, killing his dog

COLUMBIA, Ky. – An Adair County man was arrested after allegedly firing a weapon multiple times in a neighborhood. According to a uniform citation, the Columbia Police Department and the Adair County Sheriff’s Office responded to shots fired complaints at 1015 Tutt Street on the evening of Friday, April 3. A complainant told police that the man appeared to be…

Beshear announces funding for local governments to tackle stormwater, flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Funding is now available for local governments to tackle stormwater infrastructure to prevent flooding. According to Gov. Andy Beshear’s office, the governor announced Tuesday local governments can apply for grant funding to improve infrastructure and protect communities. Beshear’s office further states the program supports projects that use natural solutions, which can include ways to enhance natural systems…

KYTC reverts four-way stop to single-stop in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A recently installed four-way stop in Simpson County will revert to its original single-stop configuration, according to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3. KYTC announced the conversion of a single-stop to an all-way stop at the intersection of KY 585 and KY 73 on March 25 as a result of a traffic accident analysis. According to an April…

The Grove launches ‘Vibe for Five’ initiative, offers $5 tickets for college students

GLASGOW, Ky. — The Grove: Outdoor Venue & Drinkery has announced the launch of its new student ticket program, the “Vibe For Five” initiative, designed to make live music more accessible to college students across the region and state. Through the Vibe For Five initiative, organizers say full-time college students can buy tickets to shows at The Grove for just…

Roadway construction at West Industrial Park underway in Logan County

Photo source: Logan Economic Alliance for DevelopmentLOGAN COUNTY – A Logan County roadway project is underway. According to the Logan Economic Alliance for Development (LEAD), a new roadway project at West Industrial Park is currently under construction. The roadway project is part of an EDA grant-funded initiative to complete roadways throughout the park. LEAD says the project is a “major…

City of Glasgow issues statement on positive Parvovirus cases at Weldon Park

GLASGOW, Ky. – The City of Glasgow released a statement on positive Parvovirus cases at Weldon Park Tuesday afternoon. City officials say the Animal Control division found two stray puppies roaming the park on Monday, according to a release. The puppies were located safely and taken to a veterinarian for evaluation. Both puppies tested positive for Parvovirus. Officials say the…