Author: WNKY Staff

Units respond to apartment fire in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – Glasgow firefighters were at the scene of a reported apartment fire Monday night. Around 7:51 p.m., the Glasgow Fire Department says it responded to the 100 block of Olivia Drive for a potential house fire. The fire department says the fire that had started had extinguished from a lack of oxygen. The fire was contained to the…

‘Raise the Roof’ Charity Dinner to benefit DSSKY, featuring Tim Tebow

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky is excited to announce that the Inaugural “Raise the Roof” Charity Dinner will be held on Thursday June 27 at Sloan Convention Center and presented by Houchens Food Group. DSSKY is launching a capital campaign to raise the necessary funds for a new Buddy House as the organization has grown significantly…

Metcalfe County Emergency Management supplying free weather radios to residents

METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – Metcalfe County residents can be prepared for any potential severe weather at no cost. Weather radios help provide information on weather events when needed, such as when a cell phone may lose power. Metcalfe County Emergency Management is providing free weather radios to those who live within the county for free, according to a social media…

Med Center Health Glasgow groundbreaking scheduled for April 11

Bowling Green, Ky. (March 29, 2024 via Med Center Health) – Med Center Health and the Barren County Chamber of Commerce will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Med Center Health Glasgow on Thursday, April 11 at 2:00 PM at 401 South L Rogers Wells Boulevard in Glasgow. Contractor Scott, Murphy and Daniel, in partnership with Stengel Hill Architecture, will begin…

Easterfest celebrated at Bowling Green Ballpark ahead of season kickoff

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Hot Rods celebrated Easter in a unique way this weekend. The team hosted three different Easter egg hunts based on age groups in the outfield of Bowling Green Ballpark. Over 30,000 eggs were laid out for kids to find. The Easter Bunny and Roscoe also stopped by to get pictures with families. With…

‘The Thunderbirds Exhibit’ now open at the Aviation Heritage Park and Museum

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The grand opening of a new exhibit at the Aviation Heritage Park and Museum took place Saturday, March 30. It’s themed after he Thunderbirds, specifically the 1977-78 team. The Thunderbirds are the United States Air Force’s demonstration team, and two members of that specific team are from Bowling Green. One of them, Matt Byrd, flew a…

Weather Vlog (April 1, 2024): Severe Weather Threat Rises

LIST OF WARREN COUNTY STORM SHELTER LOCATIONSWarren County has eight storm shelters throughout its park system. Built to withstand winds of 200+mph, these facilities are open to the public and staffed by Warren County Parks for use only when tornado watch and/or warning alerts are issued by the National Weather Service (not severe thunderstorm alerts). All tornado shelters are stocked with water, weather radio,…