Author: WNKY Staff

Officials, candidates release statements after Election Day results in Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Statements are rolling in after Election Day results throughout Kentucky. Local officials and candidates react  Topic: Logan County’s Nickel Tax Result Statement by Dr. Dan Costellow, superintendent of Logan County Schools: “On behalf of our Board of Education and school community, I want to sincerely thank the voters of Logan County who took time to learn…

2 transported, 1 flown after two-vehicle crash in Barren County

GLASGOW, Ky. – Two people were transported to a local hospital and one person was flown for treatment following a two-vehicle crash in Glasgow on Tuesday. According to the Barren County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, deputies responded to a collision on 4505 Tompkinsville Road. Upon arrival, deputies say they learned a Chevrolet Cruze driven by Brooklyn Burton of…

Four juveniles injured after vehicle strikes horse and buggy in Barren County

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office responded to a collision involving a horse and buggy near Hiseville-Park Road on Tuesday at approximately 8:10 a.m. Sheriff Adam Bow said that during the investigation, deputies determined that a passenger vehicle driven by Brenda Morgan struck the rear of an Amish horse and buggy. Four juveniles on the buggy sustained…

1 dead after two-vehicle crash in Perry County

BULAN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police responded to a fatal crash in Perry County. According to KSP, troopers were dispatched to a reported two-vehicle collision on KY-80 in Bulan on Tuesday afternoon. KSP’s preliminary investigation indicates that a JEEP was traveling east when it crossed the median into the west lane and crashed into a Ford Mustang driven by…

Crews respond to vehicle fire at Bowling Green Junior High School

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department responded to a reported vehicle fire Wednesday morning. According to Elyse Jonker, public information officer for the Bowling Green Fire Department, the fire occurred outside of Bowling Green Junior High School. Jonker says the fire is under control and did not spread to the building. According to an alert sent to…

Kentuckians reminded to slow down during Crash Responder Safety Week

Source: Canva. FRANKFORT, Ky. – It can take seconds to make a life-changing decision. From Nov. 2-6, Crash Responder Safety Week is reminding Kentucky drivers that slowing down and moving over when approaching an emergency vehicle or disabled vehicle could save lives. “Our first responders put their lives on the line every day to help Kentuckians, often during some of…

WKU to observe Veterans Day with wreath-laying ceremony

Source: WKU. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University will observe Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. with a wreath-laying ceremony at Guthrie Bell Tower, the university says. According to WKU, the ceremony will include remarks from WKU President Timothy C. Caboni. The Kentucky Museum in Bowling Green will also host a Veterans event on Nov. 11…

Dr. David Campbell named vice chancellor of workforce solutions at SKYCTC

Source: SKYCTC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Dr. David Campbell is joining Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College as vice chancellor of workforce solutions, according to SKYCTC. The technical college says Campbell brings over 30 years of experience in workforce development, career and technical education and community college leadership. “Dr. Campbell brings extensive experience helping community and technical colleges respond to…

Power outage impacts nearly 1,200 reported in Plum Springs area

UPDATE Nov. 4 at 11:04 a.m.  WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren RECC says power has been restored. Original Story  WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A power outage is currently affecting nearly 1,200 households in the Plum Springs area, according to Warren RECC on Wednesday morning. In a social media post, Warren RECC stated the outage occurred in the Plum Springs and…