Author: WNKY Staff

GRECC receives General Motors community impact grant

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Local STEM education is receiving support from an international automotive manufacturing company. On Thursday, Green River Regional Educational Cooperative (GRREC) announced it has been awarded the General Motors community impact grant. The grant will aid the growth of GRREC’s STEM-a-THON program. The program provides inclusive STEM education for students in the South Central Kentucky region. STEM-a-THON…

Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman visits Bowling Green to honor healthcare and education

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky’s Lt. Gov. visited Bowling Green on Friday. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, who is also a teacher from a family of nurses, attended events to honor the people in those two professions. At the Rural Health Association’s Conference, she shared a proclamation from Gov. Andy Beshear declaring today Rural Healthcare Day. At Western Kentucky University, she…

2 new members inducted into Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame

Source: WKU News. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two teachers are now part of the Governor Louie B. Nunn Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame following its 2024 induction ceremony Friday at Western Kentucky University. According to a release by WKU, the members of the Hall of Fame’s 16th class include Arthur C. Hale, who taught science and math at Ohio County High…

Man charged with DUI after hitting Russellville police cruiser

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – One man is facing charges after police say he hit a police cruiser in Russellville while under the influence. According to a release by the Russellville Police Department, officers were at the scene of a single-vehicle collision on Friday around 1:14 a.m. near the Bypass on North Main Street. Police say during this time, a Gray 2009…

SKYCTC dean of arts and humanities receives award

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One dean with the South Central Kentucky Community and Technical College is celebrating a big achievement this week. SKYCTC’s dean of arts and humanities, Stephanie Tolliver Hyman, has been named the National Organization for Student Success 2025 recipient of the Vashti Muse and Maxine Elmont Award for outstanding alumnus of a student success program. This award…

Arts of Southern Kentucky’s Jeff Reed wins 2024 Governor’s Community Arts Award

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The founder of Orchestra Kentucky of Bowling Green and leader of Arts of Southern Kentucky is being recognized with a 2024 Governor’s Community Arts Award. Arts of Southern Kentucky says its president and CEO, Jeff Reed, was honored Thursday as one of nine other distinguished recipients of the prestigious arts awards. Arts of Southern Kentucky says…

Local ice rink opening for season in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Grab your coat and head to SoKY Marketplace Friday, because the SoKY Ice Rink is kicking off its opening night. The unofficial start to the holidays is here as the SoKY Ice Rink opens back up for the season. The ice rink will be opening its doors from 4 to 9 p.m. tonight. Rink officials shared…

Free event at the Capitol to benefit affordable housing

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Today, the local community can enjoy some free, family-friendly holiday fun, all while giving back to a great cause, thanks to House on the Hill. You can stop by the Capitol Theatre in Bowling Green for a free family Christmas movie at 5:30 p.m. There will be a silent auction on site, which will raise money…