Author: WNKY Staff

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…

Woman wanted in relation to pursuit arrested in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A wanted woman facing multiple charges related to a pursuit has been apprehended in Simpson County. According to a uniform citation, the Franklin Police Department says it arrested Shawna L. Suter, 36, of Clarksville, Tennessee on Sept. 25 on a complaint warrant out of Logan County. Police say they apprehended Suter at a Burger King off of…

UPDATE: Second arrest made in shots fired incident on Chestnut Street

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A second arrest has been made following a shots fired report over the weekend on Chestnut Street. According to the Bowling Green Police Department, 18-year-old Tanner May of Bowling Green was taken into custody on Tuesday. Previously, police say they also arrested a 17-year-old male for his involvement. The arrests are result of a shots fired…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted after allegedly fleeing police

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One man is wanted by the Kentucky State Police after troopers say he ran from them after a traffic stop. Authorities say Salathiel Shannon, 48, ran from the scene following a traffic stop. The Kentucky State Police says that on March 12, a trooper noticed a car on Louisville Road with expired tags. After a traffic…

Bowling Green participating in statewide garden trail, including Baker Arboretum

Source: Kentucky Garden Trail/Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau will participate in the newly blossomed Kentucky Garden Trail. The trail will feature 12 gardens and arboreta across nine counties, including Warren County’s Baker Arboretum. According to a release by the convention and visitors bureau, the trail’s passport program…