Author: WNKY Staff

Community input invited for 2050 Transportation Plan

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Planning Commission wants your input on traffic issues in Warren County, whether it’s about walking, biking or automobiles. The 2050 Transportation Plan is underway, and it will set priorities for how money from the federal government and the state of Kentucky will be spent to enhance transportation infrastructure. Needs usually outpace money, and your input…

WKU Men’s Golf signs Will Easterlin

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s golf coach Austin King announced the signing of Will Easterlin on Wednesday. Easterlin will join the program next fall from Southland Academy in Americus, Georgia. “I’m very excited for Will to be joining our program,” King said. “He’s a very athletic and competitive kid who very much wants to be pushed and get better….

Hadley Community Event to discuss county happenings with local officials

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The community can join Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower and Fifth District judge Eric Aldridge for an update on county happenings on Thursday, Nov. 14. Starting at 6:30 p.m., the Hadley Community Event will discuss local updates in Warren County, fall activities for kids and provide treats to those who attend. Those who would like to…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted on flagrant non-support charge

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is looking for a man they say may be in the Bowling Green area. Troopers say Roger E. Wood, 56, is wanted for flagrant non-support. He is described as 5 feet 11 inches and was last recorded at 240 pounds. If you know Wood’s location, contact the…

McConnell issues statement on Senate Republican Leadership Election

WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement on Wednesday on the election of Sen. John Thune as senate majority leader for the 119th Congress: “John Thune’s election is a clear endorsement of a consummate leader. The confidence our colleagues have placed in John’s legislative experience and political skill is well deserved. The American people elected…

WKU Volleyball signs four to 2025 freshman class

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Volleyball signed four new Hilltoppers on National Signing Day. Kaira Knox, Kennedy Cherry, Kate Rush, and Sonja Laaksonen will join the team for the 2025 season. Knox, Cherry, and Rush will be on campus starting in the spring of 2025 with Laaksonen joining in the fall of 2025. “With the success that our program has…

T.J. Samson Community Hospital recognized for nursing home care

GLASOGW, Ky. – The Skilled Nursing Unit at T.J. Samson Community Hospital is being honored as being one of the best in Kentucky. The Skilled Nursing Unit at T.J. Samson Community Hospital has once again been recognized as the Best Nursing Home for short-term rehabilitation for 2025 by U.S. News & World Report. , according to T.J. Regional Health. The…

8 Barren County Schools recognized as 2024 America’s Healthiest Schools All-Stars

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Alliance for a Healthier Generation has recognized multiple Barren County Schools this week. Eight separate Barren County Schools were recognized as 2024 America’s Healthiest Schools All-Stars. Every year, this national recognition honors schools for implementing best practices to support the health of students, staff and families. Eight hundred and seventy-nine schools across 30 states were awarded…

Hart County severe weather sirens to be tested on Thursday

HART COUNTY, Ky. – Hart County residents are due for a test for the area’s severe weather sirens on Thursday. But don’t worry – emergency officials want to assure the community this is just a test. Hart County Emergency Management says they are testing their outdoor warning sirens tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. These should only be heard outside and will…