Author: WNKY Staff

Open jobs and demand report released for south-central Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Open Jobs and Demand Report for November in south-central Kentucky has been released. According to the report released by the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, out of the 10-county region, Warren County has the largest amount of job openings at 7,491. The second highest is Barren County at 1,372, the report states. In total,…

Kroger kicks off Food Angel Tree Program

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Kroger has launched the 2024 Food Angel Tree program in partnership with The Salvation Army. Through Dec. 29, Kroger says customers can provide a Christmas meal to an Angel Tree family by purchasing a $25 Food Angel at checkout. “The Food Angel Tree program truly embodies the spirit of Christmas,” said Major Bill Mockabee, of the Nashville…

Free December movies hosted at the Capitol

Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Step out of the cold and into a month of free movies at the Capitol Theatre. The Warren County Public Library has announced a list of the following movies that will play for free throughout the month of December: Monday, Dec. 2: “Bell, Book, and Candle” (Subtitled, rated PG) at 2…

Clarksville man charged on hunting offenses in Kentucky, Tennessee

Source: Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement.CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. – Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Law Enforcement says Friday a man is facing multiple charges in relation to hunting violations. According to authorities, game warden Cody Fox and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officer Scott Bauer conducted an investigation into a Clarksville, Tennessee man who they say committed several violations in both…

When is your leftover turkey no longer safe?

(CNN) – Thanksgiving was only yesterday, but it’s not too early to be talking about all those leftovers and food safety. Health experts are reminding people of some of the guidelines when it comes to handling and storing extra food. For example, if you’re not using a warming tray, turkey leftovers should be put in the refrigerator or freezer within…

Millions expected to hit stores for Black Friday

(CNN) – Today is Black Friday, one of the biggest days of the year for retailers. The day after Thanksgiving has traditionally been the unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season, but it’s not like it used to be. Many holiday deals now start as early as Halloween. Still, the National Retail Federation says a record 183 million people are…

Crews respond to structure fire on Plum Springs Loop

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Units are at the scene of a reported structure fire on Plum Springs Loop in Bowling Green. The Bowling Green Fire Department says eight units were dispatched around 11:32 a.m. to the scene. BGFD public information officer Katie McKee says this was an unoccupied structure that is already going through a demolition process. The department says…

Holiday market to benefit Drakes Creek Middle cheerleading and local nonprofit

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An upcoming event is offering a chance to get holiday shopping done while helping a great cause. The Gator Extra Special Holiday Marketplace will open Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Drakes Creek Middle School. The event supports both Drakes Creek Cheerleading and Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky, according to organizers. Shoppers can…

Man charged following trespassing at Christian Co. daycare

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing multiple charges following an incident at a daycare in Christian County. According to the Hopkinsville Police Department, John J. Jones, 42, of Cadiz was observed on Nov. 25 on Hopkinsville Child Development Center daycare surveillance cameras from around midnight to 2 a.m. damaging a ring doorbell. Police say he was also on video…