Author: WNKY Staff

Nominations open for the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame Class of 2025

Source: WKU. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame is seeking nomination for the class of 2025. This prestigious honor celebrates outstanding educators across the Commonwealth who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their students and the teaching profession. Eligible nominees must have at least 19 years of teaching experience, with a minimum of ten (10) years served…

BlueCotton named one of Inc. Magazine’s Elite 5000

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.— BlueCotton, a leading provider of custom screen printed and embroidered apparel, is announcing that for the seventh time, their company has been named one of Inc. Magazine’s elite 5000. The highly coveted Inc. 5000 awards recognize the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. based on revenue growth rate between 2021 and 2024. Mike Coffey, Founder and BlueCotton…

Robert Ramsey, SKYPAC board member, mourned by community

Source: Ramsey Theatre Company. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The local community is mourning a cherished member of the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center. Robert Ramsey, whose generosity helped launch the Ramsey Theatre Company, died peacefully at his home Sunday night, according to the company. Ramsey served as a SKYPAC board member, long-time Orchestra Kentucky of Bowling Green subscriber and dedicated…

Missing Kentucky man arrested in Ohio, found in storm drain

Source: Springboro Ohio Police Department. SPRINGBORO, Ohio – A man reported missing in Kentucky has been arrested following a pursuit in Ohio. According to the Springboro Police Department, officers on Monday identified a white Toyota Sienna traveling around 8:47 a.m. on State Route 741 near Pennyroyal Road. Authorities say the officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop, however the vehicle…

NEW DETAILS: KSP investigating trooper-involved shooting in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Kentucky State Police is investigating a trooper-involved shooting in Warren County. KSP Public Affairs Officer Katan Parker says the KSP Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) was requested by Post 3 to investigate a trooper-involved shooting that happened on Monday afternoon in a wooded area near Interstate 165 and Sweeney Road in Bowling Green. According to KSP’s…

‘The Best Gift: A Christmas Carol Musical’ to launch at SKYPAC this November

Source: SKYPAC.BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center and Ramsey Theatre Company have announced the world premiere of “The Best Gift: A Christmas Carole Musical.” This newly commissioned holiday production reimagines the classic Charles Dickens tale with original music, heartfelt storytelling and theatrical excellence the entire family can enjoy. According to SKYPAC, “The Best Gift” offers a…

Teen flown after Grayson County UTV wreck

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A Grayson County teen is facing serious injuries after a UTV wreck. According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, the crash occurred Saturday around 6:35 p.m. on Hollow Church Road, a dead-end street on the 9200 block of Owensboro Road. More here. Upon arrival, first responders located a 19-year-old male who had been seriously injured in…

Leitchfield woman dies following rollover crash

Source: K105. LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A Leitchfield woman has died following a rollover collision. According to WNKY New 40 media partner K105, the wreck occurred Friday around 7:15 a.m. in the 3400 block of Shrewsbury Road. More here. K105 reports first responders arrived on the scene and located a Cadillac that had left the roadway and overturned multiple times. The…

Houchens Food Group, Inc. appoints Brian Shillinglaw as chief operating officer

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Houchens Food Group has named Brian Shillinglaw as its chief operating officer. Shillinglaw brings over 24 years of leadership experience in grocery retail, particularly in merchandizing operations and human resources. Throughout his career, the Houchens says he has had “key operational roles at renowned grocery retailers, including Winn-Dixie, Southeastern Grocers, Rouses, Harris Teeter and Target Corporation….