Author: WNKY Staff

Chandler’s School to host Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 8

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A local elementary school is sharing Christmas spirit next weekend. Chandler’s School located in Russellville is hosting its Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the school gym. According to organizers, admission is free for shoppers. In addition, a chili lunch will be hosted in the cafeteria that afternoon to raise…

Barren County High School students earn AP capstone diplomas

Source: Barren County Schools. GLASGOW, Ky. – Seven Barren County High School students are being recognized for earning the AP Capstone Diploma during the 2024-25 school year. The AP Capstone program assists students with developing critical thinking, research, collaboration and presentation skills needed for success in college and careers, the district says. “We are incredibly proud of our students who…

Med Center Health honored for lung cancer care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health is being honored for lung cancer care and testing. According to a release Wednesday by Med Center Health, it has been named a Center of Excellence by GO2 for Lung Cancer for its ongoing commitment to giving the south-central Kentucky community “patient-centered, evidence-based lung cancer care” and for providing access to testing for…

Chronic Wasting Disease detected in Pulaski County deer

It is Kentucky’s second confirmed case in a wild deer of the disease that affects white-tailed deer and elk

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Resources confirms Chronic Wasting Disease has been detected in a wild deer in Pulaski County. Officials say the male deer was harvested by a hunter earlier this hunting season. Fish and Wildlife says this is the second wild deer in Kentucky confirmed to have CWD, an always-fatal neurologic disease that impacts deer, elk and…

Second annual Downtown Duck Drop returning to downtown Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Thanksgiving week event returns for its second year this November. City of Bowling Green downtown development coordinator, Telia Butler, says the Downtown Duck Drop, a WKRP in Cincinnati-inspired event, will be held on Monday, Nov. 24, at noon at The Fringe at 360 E. Eighth St. Individuals can purchase ducks for a chance to win….

Bowling Green police share traffic reminder ahead of Halloween

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is encouraging drivers to remain aware this Halloween. In particular, Bowling Green’s Pumpkin Alley in the Briarwood neighborhood draws a crowd every year, and police are sharing how this will impact traffic. Police say Mooreland Avenue will be closed from 3:45 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 31. Click here to view…

Edmonson Co. judge-executive provides food drive update amid government shutdown

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – The Edmonson County community is joining together to answer a call for its neighbors in need. Edmonson County judge-executive Ronald Scott Lindsey shared a message to social media encouraging food donations amid an ongoing government shutdown, which has lasted nearly a month as of Wednesday. Recently, the shutdown has brought uncertainty surrounding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital recognized for cardiac care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital is being recognized for its care for cardiac patients. According to a release Wednesday by TriStar Greenview, the hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. In addition, it has been honored with the American Heart Association’s Heart-Check Mark for Chest Pain Certification. “Earning this certification reflects TriStar Greenview’s commitment…

Bowling Green woman charged with distributing explicit images of a minor

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is charged after allegedly sharing explicit images on a social media platform. The Bowling Green Police Department says it received a complaint on April 18 regarding a minor’s Snapchat account being hacked. According to a uniform citation, the complainant told police that nude images and videos were posted to the minor’s story…

Wanted Wednesday: Man wanted for allegedly fleeing police

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – For this week’s Wanted Wednesday, the Kentucky State Police is searching for a man who allegedly fled law enforcement. Troopers say they are searching for 57-year-old Wimpy Hade Hogan, whose last known locations were the Barren County and Cave City areas. Hogan is wanted on five counts of theft by deception, first-degree wanton endangerment of a…