Author: WNKY Staff

Warren County Public Library to welcome Sacred Arts Tour

Source: Warren County Public Library. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Public Library is welcoming a cultural experience to the Bowling Green area during this year’s Sacred Arts Tour. During the event, Tibetan monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery will be at the Bob Kirby Branch Library to construct a World Peace sand mandala. The five-day event will start…

Barren County Sheriff’s Office releases safety checkpoints for November

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office has released a list of traffic safety checkpoints for the month of November. This month’s checkpoints are included but not limited to: U.S. 31-W at the Edmonson County Line. U.S. 31-W at the Hart County Line. U.S. 31-W at KY 255. U.S. 31-W at Park City Glasgow Road. U.S. 31-E at…

Niko Moon to perform at The Plaza Theatre

Source: The Plaza Theatre. GLASGOW, Ky. – Country artist Niko Moon is bringing his music to the The Plaza Theatre in the heart of Glasgow. According to the venue’s website, Niko Moon, presented by Helping the Hardworking, will host a concert on Saturday, Nov. 16. The show is slated to start at 8 p.m. The theatre’s website describes Moon as…

HCA Healthcare Foundation awards grant to local Boys and Girls Club

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Bowling Green Area will benefit from a $25,000 grant thanks to the HCA Healthcare Foundation. According to a release by TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital, the funds are part of the foundation’s Health Equity Catalyst Grant Program. With the grant, the release says after-school snacks and meals will be provided…

Alzheimer’s Association hosts workshop on legal and financial help

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Alzheimer’s Association offered a workshop for legal and financial help for the families and caregivers of those suffering from the neurodegenerative disease. Kentucky ElderLaw, a legal firm in Bowling Green, provided information on the costs of long term care as well as navigating the legal concerns, such as power of attorney and healthcare surrogate. Misty…

Drake’s announces opening date in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One highly anticipated restaurant is finally announcing an opening date. For more than four years, Drake’s has been trying to come to the Bowling Green area. Now, they’re finally open on Monday, Nov. 11. The new arrival will bring more than just a new menu to the area. The restaurant will be able to hold about…

UPDATE: Firehouse Pizza’s Bowling Green location opening Tuesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One Bowling Green favorite is returning after the December 2021 tornadoes. On Friday and over weekend, Firehouse Pizza hosted a soft opening. This is for what they called “golden ticket holders,” meaning those who won a raffle this past month that get an exclusive taste of this local treat. If you haven’t gotten a ticket, don’t…

REMINDER: Deadline for mail-in ballots in Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Early voting has not yet concluded in its entirety across the state. Those who still have mail-in ballots in their possession must deposit their ballots in a drop box before 6 p.m. Tuesday. Ballots received by your local county clerk’s office after this deadline will not be counted. Because of this, sending in your ballot by…

Toys for Tots hosts motorcycle run to benefit children in need

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Toys for Tots Motorcycle Run cruised through Bowling Green, Scottsville and Franklin on Saturday. The event, organized by the Templar Knights Motorcycle Club, raises money for the United States Marine Corps Reserve’s program that delivers Christmas gifts to children in need. Cory Moyers, president of the Templar Knights, says, “The Toys for Tots is a…

Annual fundraiser benefits Center for Courageous Kids for 6th year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Center for Courageous Kids held their signature fundraiser on Saturday. Stars and Six Strings brought in donations with silent and live auctions, music, a bourbon raffle and a dinner. The event also brought awareness to the nonprofit that provides summer camps and family retreat weekends for children with serious illnesses that would prevent them from…