Author: WNKY Staff

Guthrie’s bill to drive development of nuclear energy sites signed into law

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bill to drive the development of nuclear energy sites, led by Congressman Brett Guthrie, is moving forward. The Nuclear for Brownfields Site Preparation Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden Tuesday morning. The bipartisan bill aims to enable timely licensing reviews for nuclear reactor facilities at brownfield sites and retired fossil fuel sites and…

United Way of Southern Kentucky announces over $1M in funding to area programs

Source: United Way of Southern Kentucky. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – United Way of Southern Kentucky announced Tuesday afternoon that it is investing a total of $645,639 in Education, Health, Income and Safety Net programs and services in Warren County. According to a release by United Way of Southern Kentucky, the investments start July 1, 2024 and will continue through June…

WKU Softball signs transfer Jenna Blanton

Source: WKU Athletics. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Softball head coach Amy Tudor announced the addition of transfer Jenna Blanton on Tuesday. Blanton comes to The Hill after three years at Kentucky. “Jenna will bring athleticism, speed and big game experience to our program,” Tudor said. “She is fun to watch fly around in the outfield and create havoc on…

Toys for Tots hosting Food Truck Festival on July 20

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Toys for Tots is hosting its big Christmas in July Food Truck and Vendor Festival on Saturday, July 20. According to Janel C. Doyle, USMC Toys for Tots coordinator for Southern Kentucky, the festival will be held at Trees n Trends on Campbell Lane in Bowling Green. The festival is set to last from 11 a.m….

Joe Bonsall, member of Oak Ridge Boys, dead at 76

Photo by Jon MirHENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. – A long-time member of the Oak Ridge Boys has died. The band announced that tenor vocalist, Joe Bonsall, passed away from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis on Tuesday. He was 76. Bonsall and the Oak Ridge Boys released a statement announcing his retirement from touring in January. Bonsall was a 50-year member of the…

Barren County man wins $500 for June Cave Country Trails Challenge

Pictured with Wayne is Amy Ellis, the director of Franklin/Simpson County Tourism. Located at the famous Fork in the Road of Simpson County. SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. – A Barren County man has reason to celebrate with a $500 win from the Cave Country Trails Challenge. Rachelle Wright with Cave Country Trails stated the winner is Wayne Garmon. Yesterday, Cave Country…

UPDATE: Bicyclist injured after crash on Fairview at Kereiakes Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is investigating a crash Monday evening. According to a collision report released by police on Tuesday, officers responded for an injury collision at the 1200 block of Fairview Avenue. Police say the operator of a 2007 Mazda, identified as Abigail Dickerson, 19, stated she was traveling eastbound on Fairview Avenue in…

Five arrested on controlled substance charges

CROMWELL, Ky. – The Ohio County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police arrest five individuals on drug possession charges. According to the agencies, two separate search warrants were executed at residences near the 3000 block of Sandefur Crossing Road in Cromwell on Monday. Upon arrival at both locations, officers located five individuals. Several grams of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and a…

Glasgow police to hold Car Seat Checkup event

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is hosting a Car Seat Checkup Event this Thursday at the department’s training center at 100 Pin Oak Lane. The event will begin at 1 p.m. and conclude at 3 p.m. Certified technicians will teach attendees how to properly install children’s car and booster seats. The event is free.