Author: WNKY Staff

Errors hamper Hot Rods in 6-1 Loss

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Mac Horvath logged three hits and drove in the lone run for the Bowling Green Hot Rods (8-9) in a 6-1 loss to the Greensboro Grasshoppers (13-4) on Wednesday at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Greensboro plated the first runs of the game in the top of the first inning against Bowling Green starter…

Congressman Guthrie discusses Medicaid’s future

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Potential Medicaid cuts continue to be a point of contention and worry in the United States. From coverage for those facing disabilities to the impact on those with chronic illnesses, the possible costs could stack up quickly for some families. Here in Kentucky, Congressman Brett Guthrie shared what he hopes will help bring more control to…

Local priest discusses what happens next after death of Pope Francis

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The catholic church and Catholics around the world are still in mourning after the news that Pope Francis has died, but what does the church do following the death of the pope? The College of Cardinals is now being called to Rome to take part in the selection of a new pope, beginning a very private…

Newly renovated drill tower honors Bowling Green Fire Department’s Bob Sanborn

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Fire Department dedicated a newly renovated drill tower at its training facility on Wednesday. The naming of the tower honors one of the department’s long-time and valued employees, Bob Sanborn. Sanborn was a firefighter until rules at the time forced him into retirement at 57, but the work and camaraderie of firefighting drew…

PETA to bring truck with cries of dying chickens outside of area Waffle House

Credit: PETA. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Customers at a Bowling Green Waffle House on Friday may hear something unusual. According to a release by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, those dining at Waffle House on Russellville Road this Friday, April 25 may hear the cries of dying chickens as the organization rolls in a truck with…

Butler County among those denied FEMA assistance for February flooding

FRANKFORT, Ky.  Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the Federal Emergency Management Agency denied public assistance for two counties and individual assistance for six counties affected by February flooding, including Butler County. On Wednesday, Beshear’s office stated FEMA stated the following in a letter to the governor: “ased on the results of the joint preliminary damage assessments, it has been determined…

WKU Women’s Golf selected for NCAA Lexington Regional

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU women’s golf is headed to the NCAA Lexington Regional at Keene Trace Golf Club (Champions) from May 5-7. The announcement was made during the NCAA Women’s Golf selection show on Wednesday. The Lady Tops won the Conference USA Championship for the first time in program history and will be the No. 10 seed in Lexington….

TVA, Glasgow EPB award $7,000 for Glasgow addiction recovery center

Source: Glasgow EPB. GLASGOW, Ky. – A newly-founded addiction recovery center in Glasgow is benefitting from $7,000 from the Tennessee Valley Authority and the Glasgow EPB. Community Partners for Recovery will serve those in long-term addiction recovery, according to Glasgow EPB. “We are so excited about our recovery community center that will be open next month. We believe that we…

Guthrie congratulates Butler Co. native on appointment to military academies

Source: Office of Brett Guthrie. MORGANTOWN, Ky. – Congratulations are in order for a Butler County native for her appointment to two military academies. On April 16, Butler County native Harmony Taylor, a high school senior, received a visit from Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) to recognize her accomplishments. According to Guthrie’s office, Taylor has been appointed to both the United…

Guthrie welcomes Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to Mammoth Cave National Park

Source: Office of Brett Guthrie. MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) welcomed Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum for a tour of Mammoth Cave National park on Tuesday. According to a release by Guthrie’s office, Burgum stopped at the park to celebrate National Park Week to discuss the importance of preserving public lands. During this time, officials say they…