Author: WNKY Staff

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library now available in every Kentucky community

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is now available in every part of Kentucky. Gov. Andy Beshear, along with first lady Britainy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, celebrated the statewide expansion Wednesday. The library mails a free, age-appropriate book to children each month from birth to age 5, which officials say has had a significant impact on Kindergarten…

Burns selected as NCBWA Stopper of the Year

DALLAS, Texas -Hilltopper closer Mason Burns was selected as a Stopper of the Year Finalist, the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association announced Wednesday. An award given annually to the top relief pitcher in Division I Baseball. Burns was previously selected to the NCBWA Preseason and Midseason Stopper of the Year Watch List. The preseason list consisted of 73 players while…

Bridge replacement project to temporarily close bridge in Allen County

ALLEN COUNTY, Ky. – Drivers traveling through Allen County should be aware of a closure that could impact their route. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says the bridge on Old Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek is closed temporarily effective Wednesday for a bridge replacement project. The bridge is expected to remain closed for 60 days, with a new bridge opening…

Red Cross opens community outreach centers after Memorial Day weekend storms

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (American Red Cross) – The Red Cross is working to help those impacted by storms that swept across the local area during Memorial Day weekend. According to a release by the nonprofit on Wednesday, it is actively providing emergency assistance to residents whose homes were severely impacted. Red Cross has established multiple community outreach centers throughout western…

Warren County COWS test canceled for Friday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Due to severe weather that hit the area last week, Warren County Emergency Management is canceling this Friday’s Community Outdoor Warning Siren test. Normally, the test is scheduled for noon. Emergency management says all sirens are tested silently two times a day. Weather permitting, emergency officials say the next test is scheduled for Friday, July 12…

How The Salvation Army is connected to National Doughnut Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The first Friday in June is America’s sweetest holiday – National Doughnut Day. Celebrated on June 7 this year, The Salvation Army is, in fact, the inspiration behind its founding and why it is celebrated. According to a release by the Salvation Army, in 1917, The Salvation Army’s brave volunteers traveled to France during World War…

Smiths Grove Buc-ee’s location confirmed to open on June 24

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – The wait is nearly over. Buc-ee’s in Smiths Grove, Kentucky is set to open Monday, June 24, according to a release by the company. The release states doors will open to the public at 6 a.m. Central Daylight Time, with a ribbon-cutting at noon. Buc-ee’s Smiths Grove is the second Buc-ee’s location in Kentucky. The first,…

2 from Logan County arrested in Hopkinsville on drug charges

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – Two people from Logan County are facing multiple charges after a traffic stop on Tuesday in Hopkinsville. According to a uniform citation, the Hopkinsville Police Department was traveling behind a black Chevy pick up truck that had an obstructed view in the windshield, leading to a traffic stop on West Seventh Street. Police say the operator was…