Author: WNKY Staff

December report shares job opening numbers in south-central Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The December Open Jobs and Demand Report has released numbers for south-central Kentucky counties. At the end of every month, JobsEQ gathers data from Chmura Economics to make a report that shows current future demand in the workforce for the 10-county region. This includes Allen, Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart, Logan, Metcalfe, Monroe, Simpson and Warren counties….

Cox earns VolleyballMag.com All American Honorable Mention

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Volleyball’s Kaylee Cox collected yet another postseason award on Thursday, landing on VolleyballMag.com’s All American Honorable Mention list for the second straight season. Her fifth postseason accolade comes from a season that saw her ranked eighth in the conference in hitting percentage (.314), and second in kills per set (3.55), points, and service aces (0.40/S)…

Allen County-Scottsville High School students bring mural to life

Source: Allen County-Scottsville High School. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – What started as an idea three years ago now graces the wall of Allen County-Scottsville High School. Students who walked through the school’s cafeteria lines last week might have noticed a hand-made mural of a Christmas scene. According to Donnie Meador, public relations and community education director at the Allen County Board…

Central City Police Department mourns loss of officer

Source: Central City Police Department. CENTRAL CITY, Ky. – The Central City Police Department has announced the death of one of its officers. The department shared the loss of Wes Brown on Thursday, stating that Brown had “a huge heart and a big smile and dedicated his life to serving his country and the communities he served.” The agency says…

WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted on rape, sodomy charges involving minor

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is searching for a man wanted on rape and sodomy charges involving a child. According to troopers, 49-year-old Donnie A. Phelps, also known as Gregory Phelps, is wanted on charges of first-degree rape, victim under 12, first-degree sodomy, victim under 12, and bail jumping. KSP public affairs officer trooper Katan Parker says…

Glasgow firefighters respond to structure fire on Cedar Street

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Fire Department is investigating a house fire that occurred on Thursday. According to a release by the fire department, Glasgow firefighters responded at 7:04 a.m. to a report of a structure fire at the 200 block of Cedar Street. Upon arrival, fire officials say smoke and flames were coming from the home. The fire department…

Warren County teen last seen 10 days ago, sheriff’s office says

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it has been searching for a missing teen. According to deputies on Thursday, 17-year-old Kayden Vincent was reported missing on Dec. 16. He was last seen around 9:20 p.m. on Dec. 16 before he left his residence, authorities say. Vincent is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall and 160…

Barren-Metcalfe EMS paramedic recognized for efforts to save life

BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One local EMS responder is being recognized for true professionalism and quick thinking. Amber Farley, a skilled paramedic with the Barren-Metcalfe EMS, was able to quickly detect a lethal cardiac rhythm and immediately perform early defibrillation, giving the patient the best possible chance for survival, according to the agency. They say this is the kind of…

Scottsville farm accepting applications for food program for pregnant mothers

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Some soon-to-be mothers can get assistance from a local farm looking to provide a helping hand in the new year. Need More Acres Farm in Scottsville is accepting applications for their 2025 Fresh Rx for Moms Program, where they donate a box of fresh fruits and vegetables weekly to pregnant women enrolled in Medicaid. To be eligible,…