Author: WNKY Staff

Southern Paws Animal Rescue reports false Venmo account

Source: Southern Paws Animal Rescue. LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – A Logan County-based animal rescue is warning the community that it has received reports of a false Venmo account. Southern Paws Animal Rescue says a scam Venmo account is pretending to be the same as Southern Paws’, with a very similar username and a copied logo. To ensure you are donating…

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife to implement biennial fee adjustments using CPI national economic indicator

FRANKFORT, Ky. — State legislators have approved a straightforward approach to the way license, tag, registration and permit fees charged by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will be adjusted in the future. Following adjournment of the Interim Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy meeting on Nov. 6, that initiative (301 KAR 5:022) and several other proposed…

Sabrina Durbin elected for Statewide Prevention Academy

Courtesy of Sabrina Durbin. EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. — Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky has announced Sabrina Durbin has been selected to represent Edmonson County in the 2025 Upstream Academy, a powerful initiative that is transforming child abuse prevention across the Commonwealth. The Upstream Academy is designed to equip concerned Kentuckians with knowledge, tools, and technical assistance to lead upstream solutions that…

George Brett’s Pine Tar Bat now on display at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

On loan from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum through Dec. 5

Source: Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The George Brett Pine Tar Bat is now on display at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory through Dec.5. The bat is on loan from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York. The George Brett Pine Tar Bat gained icon status after the dramatic July 24, 1983…

Attorney General Russell Coleman asks court to overrule Beshear on death penalty

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Friday he has asked the Franklin Circuit Court to overrule Gov. Andy Beshear regarding the death penalty involving a Kentucky inmate. According to a release by the attorney general’s office, Coleman wants the court to “clarify that there is no impediment to the governor’s signing of a death warrant for Ralph Baze,…

American Bank & Trust announces new hire of Bowling Green native

Source: American Bank and Trust. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – American Bank & Trust Company is welcoming a Bowling Green native to its team. With 20 years of experience in banking and insurance, American Bank & Trust says Jeremy Jones “is known for his dedication to helping clients grow, succeed and reach their financial goals.” A Bowling Green native, Jones and…

Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation to host 5K Run/Walk

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Next weekend, the community can run with law enforcement during The Warren County Sheriff’s Foundation’s second annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 15. The foundation, a philanthropic partner to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, says it provides the WCSO with financial resources beyond the county government budget fund, supporting areas like continuing education, equipment/tech, training and…

4 Things You Need to Know: November 7, 2025

Tonight in Downtown Scottsville, enjoy the First Friday Street Fair and Car Show. Scottsville’s historic downtown transforms into a special marketplace featuring food trucks, artisan vendors, farmers market, live entertainment and a classic car show. That takes place beginning at 6 p.m. Natcher Elementary Drama Club Presents Itsy Bitsy: Trial of an Eight-Legged Washout, tonight and tomorrow at The Capitol…