Author: WNKY Staff

Barren County accepts bid to relocate generator impacting parking garage

GLASGOW, Ky. – Excitement is building in Glasgow as discussions unfold about the new additions and renovations in the city. City and Barren County leaders are collaborating through the Building and Property Committee to relocate generator wiring, which is a crucial step for necessary repairs to the downtown parking structure. Jamie Bewley Byrd, Barren County judge-executive, highlights the importance of…

Bauer and Skidmore earn CUSA Player of the Week honors

BOLWING GREEN, Ky. – Notching their 83rd and 84th straight conference wins, WKU Volleyball had two players named Conference USA Players of the Week on Monday. Freshman outside hitter Alivia Skidmore was named Freshman of the Week while redshirt junior setter Callie Bauer was named Setter of the Week for the second straight week.   Skidmore’s performance consisted of 28…

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital names chief financial officer

Source: TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital, an affiliate of HCA Healthcare, is welcoming Courtney Dalton, CPA as chief financial officer. According to a release by TriStar Greenview, Dalton will oversee all financial departments, including finance, patient access, health information management, case management, revenue integrity, information technology and supply chain for the 211-bed facility….

Lady Toppers complete first day of The Ally

Results: https://scoreboard.clippd.com/tournaments/233374/scoring/team WEST POINT, Miss. – WKU women’s golf wrapped up day on at The Ally in West Point, Mississippi on Monday in sixth place with a 9-over 297 team score. Kaylee Dwyer had the top score of the day for the Lady Toppers, with an even score (72) in the first round. NOTABLES Dwyer led WKU with a 72…

BGPD Trunk or Treat to return this Friday

Photo source: Bowling Green Police Department/Facebook. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An annual Halloween event is almost here. The Bowling Green Police Department’s Trunk or Treat is set for Friday, Oct. 25. This free event hosted by the police department each year offers a place for local children and families to gather, meet law enforcement and get some Halloween treats. The…

Pedestrian killed in collision in Adair County

COLUMBIA, Ky. – One person is dead and two others have serious injuries following a collision in Adair County, authorities say. The Kentucky State Police says it responded Saturday, Oct. 19 for a two-vehicle injury collision on Greensburg Road in Adair County around 7:30 p.m. Troopers say a preliminary investigation found a 1995 Chevrolet 1500 pickup operated by Samuel Derossett,…

Last full-size Kmart in mainland US closes doors this weekend

BRIDGEHAMPTON, N.Y. (CNN) – Attention, Kmart shoppers – it’s the end of an era. The last full-size Kmart in the mainland U.S. will be closing its doors for good on Sunday. That store is located in Bridgehampton, New York. Once that closes, all that will be left is a smaller Kmart with limited items in Miami. There are also a…

Veltkamp named CUSA Offensive Player of the Week

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football quarterback Caden Veltkamp has been named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week, the conference announced Monday. Veltkamp had an efficient performance in WKU’s 31-14 win over Sam Houston on Wednesday in Huntsville, Texas, to help his team improve to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in CUSA play. He threw for 281 yards and…