Author: WNKY Staff

WKU Football unveils new Big Red helmets for UTEP game

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football unveiled special new Big Red helmets on Thursday, which will be worn for the Oct. 10 Red Out game against UTEP at Houchens-Smith Stadium. The uniforms, designed to look like Big Red – WKU’s Hall of Fame mascot – will feature red pants, red jerseys and red helmets with decals resembling Big Red’s eyes….

SKYCTC, KCTCS report record year in workforce training

BOWLIN GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College set new workforce training records in 2024. The report provides system-level data on the impact of workforce solutions and numerous statewide programs, along with providing a breakout of impact by each of the system’s colleges. In fiscal year 2024, the team designed, developed and delivered customized training to more than…

Boos and Brews set for Oct. 11 at the Capitol

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Boos and Brews is back at the Capitol Theatre this month on Oct. 11. Join the event for a double feature of John Carpenter’s “Halloween” and “Halloween II.” While you’re there, you can try delicious brews from White Squirrel Brewery. Sponsors for this year’s event include The Hollow of Unrest, Chandler Park Dental, The Great Escape…

‘The Haunting of Hill House’ to be performed at the Capitol

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A spooky production is coming to downtown Bowling Green this month. The Fountain Square Players will perform “The Haunting of Hill House” by Shirley Jackson and adapted by F. Andrew Leslie at the Capitol Theatre. The show is set for Oct. 24-26 at 7 p.m. and Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. Admission for adults will be…

Hosparus Health Barren River ranked fourth nationally for overall quality

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Hosparus Health Barren River has been ranked fourth in the U.S. for overall quality out of the 50 largest hospices, according to a study published in the American Journal of Hospice & Palliative Medicine. According to a release by Hosparus Health, the ranking was determined based on Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems caregiver survey…

Warren County Public Schools releases 2023-24 Report Card Data

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Department of Education has released annual School Report Card data, including for Warren County Public Schools. According to a release by WCPS, the assessments were administered to Kentucky students during the spring of 2024, which was required by the United States Education Department. Across the district, the release says there were significant improvements in…

KSP provides reminder of traffic safety checkpoints in Post 3

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police wants to remind drivers that it may conduct periodic traffic safety checkpoints. The Kentucky State Police says it uses traffic safety checkpoints to promote safety for drivers and to discourage violation of laws. According to KSP, checkpoints aim to focus on operator impairment, vehicular equipment deficiencies (confirming appropriate registration and insurance of…

Glasgow Municipal Airport receives state-funding to modernize operations

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Municipal Airport has received state funds to make upgrades. The airport will receive $1.2 million to fund the Fuel System Replacement Project. The funding will allow the airport to replace an aging system, in place for 31 years, with modern above-ground fueling infrastructure to meet fueling and environmental regulations. Officials say the current fueling system…

Kentucky announces removal of drought declarations for all counties

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A drought declaration for the Commonwealth of Kentucky is now removed. The Office of the State Climatologist and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, in coordination with the Kentucky Drought Mitigation Team, announced the removal of the Level 1 Drought Declarations for all 120 counties on Thursday. The declarations were issued on September 23. Moderate to severe…

Clark Beverage Group announces $120 million distribution facility in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green distribution company is set to build a new facility. Clark Beverage Group, Inc and Clark Distributing Company, Inc. announced plans to construct a distribution facility that will maintain 240 jobs and create 20 new jobs on Thursday. The state-of-the-art distribution facility is a $120 million investment in Warren County and will serve as…