Author: WNKY Staff

Linderman wins Democratic nomination as U.S. representative in Kentucky’s 2nd Congressional District

May 21, 2024

WNKY Staff,

SOUTH-CENTRAL KENTUCKY – Results are in for Kentucky’s 2nd Congressional District. According to unofficial results, Hank Linderman has won the nomination to be the United States representative in Congress for Kentucky’s 2nd Congressional District. Linderman won with 11,726 votes (57.6%), while his opponent, William Dakota Compton, received 8,640 votes (42.4%). Following his win Tuesday night, Linderman released the following statement:…

Bivens elected as state representative for 24th district

May 21, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The 24th District has voted for its new state representative. According to unofficial results, Ryan Bivens is the next state representative for the 24th district of Kentucky. Bivens won with 2,636 votes (75%) against his opponent, Asa L. Waggoner, who received 878 votes (25%).

Meredith wins reelection to state house

May 21, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – District 19’s representation in the house will remain unchanged following the 2024 Kentucky Primary Election. On Tuesday, Michael Meredith (R-KY) reclaimed his position as 19th District State Representative, according to unofficial results. Meredith collected 3,334 votes, claiming 75.9% of the total vote. Meredith’s opponent, Kelcey Rock (R-KY), finished with 1,059 votes (24.1%). Meredith has served District…

Duvall wins Republican primary for Warren County Circuit Clerk

May 21, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Brandi Duvall wins the republican primary, hoping to return for a third term. On Tuesday evening, Duvall won the republican primary for Warren County Circuit Clerk with 3,359 votes (44.1%). Duvall won the race by 607 and 1,861 votes respectively over challengers Bonnie Williams, who tallied 2,752 votes, and W. Gordon Turner, who finished with 1,498….

Stephen Meredith re-elected as state senator of 5th senatorial district

May 21, 2024

WNKY Staff,

SOUTH-CENTRAL KENTUCKY – The numbers are in. According to unofficial results, residents of five key counties have spoken, and Stephen Meredith has been re-elected as state senator to represent the 5th senatorial district. This district includes Butler, Ohio, Grayson, Breckinridge and Meade counties. Meredith drew in 5,973 votes (71.8%), while Thomas Ballinger received 2,344 votes (28.2%).

Allen, Simpson counties make choice for Commonwealth’s Attorney

May 21, 2024

WNKY Staff,

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The pick is in. On Tuesday, Allen and Simpson counties voted in favor of a new Commonwealth’s Attorney for the 49th Judicial District. Challenger Mike Lindsey has defeated incumbent Corey Morgan. Lindsey received 1,392 of the total votes (61.7%). Morgan received 865 of the total votes (38.3%). Voting Totals By County Allen County Mike Lindsey – 950…

Edmonson Co. Lincoln precinct decides on wet dry vote

May 21, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BROWNSVILLE, Ky. – Wet or dry? On Tuesday, Edmonson County voted against the sale of alcoholic beverages in the Lincoln precinct. The answer YES received 135 votes (32%) and NO received 287 votes (68%). The Edmonson Voice reports that Edmonson County attorney Adam Turner announced during the Monday, May 13 Edmonson County Fiscal Court meeting that the Kentucky Department of…

Defense rests without Trump taking witness stand in New York hush money trial

May 21, 2024

WNKY Staff,

Source: POOL via CNN Newsource. NEW YORK (CNN) – On Tuesday, the defense rested its case in former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial in New York. The defense only called two witnesses, and the former president did not end up testifying. The defense’s case lasted just over two hours compared to weeks for the prosecution. Prosecutors rested their…

Kentucky agriculture commissioner, hospital association kick off ‘Food is Medicine’ campaign

May 21, 2024

WNKY Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky Department of Agriculture and agriculture commissioner Jonathan Shell are joining forces with the Kentucky Hospital Association to develop a “Food is Medicine” campaign about the power of food and its connection to healthier living. Through increasing access to local, healthy food options, Shell and Kentucky’s hospitals are working together to make plans for a positive…

Hilltoppers face FIU in first round of CUSA Championships

May 21, 2024

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RUSTON, La. – No. 3-seeded WKU Baseball and No. 6-seeded FIU will open tournament play of the Conference USA Baseball Championships beginning at 9 a.m. CT on May 22 at Pat Patterson Park. LAST TIME OUT • The Hilltoppers took two of three against New Mexico State in the final weekend of regular season play. • The Tops and…