Author: WNKY Staff

Judge blocks FTC ban on noncompete agreements

(CNN) – A federal judge in Texas has blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete clauses. The judge found the federal agency lacked authority to issue the rule, which would have voided contracts that ban workers from moving to rival employers. The FTC rule would have taken effect in September and invalidated employment contracts for an estimated 30 million…

Annual 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive returns Sept. 9

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The annual 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive against MTSU returns Monday, Sept. 9 through Wednesday, Sept. 11 leading up to WKU Football’s game at Middle Tennessee. Campus and community members are encouraged to schedule appointments to donate in favor of WKU at the Preston Health and Activities Center, located at 1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling…

WCSO deputy honored for traffic safety enforcement

Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office.WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A Warren County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being recognized for his part in traffic safety enforcement. Deputy Wayne Mayfield was honored at the 2024 Governor’s Occupant Protection Enforcement Awards Ceremony, the agency says. According to the WCSO, within the past year, Mayfield issued 240 of the 489 citations by the agency for…

Warren County librarian recognized with award

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One Warren County librarian is still celebrating after being recognized by our state for her dedication an passion for our community. Marsha Ingram of Alvaton Elementary School accepted the Service Award for Library Clerks this week by the Kentucky Association of School Librarians. The association advocates for strong school library programs across the state and recognizes…

Survey collecting opinions on House Bill 5

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A controversial bill went into action this summer, and the Housing and Homeless Coalition of Kentucky wants your opinion on it. You may have heard of House Bill 5, a bill that was passed in this year’s General Assembly and went into action on July 15. Among other things, the bill outlaws sleeping and camping in…

Commonwealth Boulevard in Kentucky Transpark set for long-term closure

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – An upcoming road project is set to cause a long-term road closure in the Kentucky Transpark in Warren County. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3, a bridge repair project on KY 3145 over Commonwealth Boulevard is set to cause a closure starting the morning of Sept. 4. KYTC says Commonwealth Boulevard will close near…

Portion of Smallhouse Road closed on Thursday

Source: Warren County KY Government. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A portion of Smallhouse Road is set to be closed this week. According to Bowling Green Municipal Utilities, both lanes of Smallhouse Road will close between Roselawn Way and Barber Way starting Thursday, Aug. 22. The closure is expected to take place from 9 p.m. until approximately 1 a.m. BGMU says…

Bowling Green Fire Department chief named Chief of the Year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The chief of the Bowling Green Fire Department is being recognized for his service to the community. According to the City of Bowling Green, BGFD chief Justin Brooks was named Chief of the Year by the Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs during a ceremony Wednesday at the Sloan Convention Center. The city says Brooks has 17…

WCSO shares details of latest phone scam

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office wants to inform the public about the latest phone scam taking place. According to a social media post by the agency on Wednesday, a caller from the number 270-336-3622 claims he is deputy Keffer and is looking for payment for a warrant for missing jury duty. The sheriff’s office is advising…