Author: WNKY Staff

Glasgow Police Department shares donation totals for Cram the Cruiser

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is sharing the totals for this year’s Cram the Cruiser. Glasgow police joined forces with the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to gather school supply donations for local students on July 25. Now, GPD is sharing the totals from this year’s event. The department says the joint effort gathered 570 colored pencils, 895 notebooks,…

Tennessee governor unveils underground transit project to Nashville airport

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – An underground transit system project has been announced for Nashville, Tennessee. On Monday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced The Boring Company intends to build the Music City Loop, a private transportation system that would transport travelers underground from downtown Nashville and the convention center to Nashville International Airport. A release by the governor’s office says the project…

Procter & Gamble to hike prices on some products amid tariff costs

Source: Procter & Gamble handout, CNN via CNN Newsource. (CNN) – Americans should expected to spend a little more for bathroom and laundry items. During a media call Tuesday, manufacturing giant Procter and Gamble announced fiscal guidance for 2026 that features a $1 billion pre-tax hit caused by the Trump administration’s tariffs. Chief financial officer Andre Schulten said there will…

Cooling center at Lisa Rice Library open through Wednesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The cooling center at Lisa Rice Library is open to anyone who needs shelter from the heat through Wednesday. The library’s cooling center will be open from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on both Tuesday, July 29 and Wednesday, July 30. The center is available thanks to the Warren County Public Library. To donate or support the…

Community Education announces retirement of executive director Bill Oldham

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Community Education board chair Ryan Dearbone has announced the upcoming retirement of executive director Bill Oldham. As the board begins to search for a new director, assistant director Joshua Smith will serve as interim executive director. Oldham joined Community Education as executive director in November 2019 following the retirement of longtime leader Debi Wade Jordan, according…

Community outdoor warning sirens to be tested in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – Warren County Emergency Management is conducting a community outdoor warning siren test on Friday, Aug. 1. Emergency management says the test will be at noon. The Community Outdoor Warnings Sirens, or COWS, are meant to be heard outside. It is important in the event of severe weather to always have a way to be alerted of…

Sen. Max Wise and Rep. Shawn McPherson visit The Center for Courageous Kids

Source: Center for Courageous Kids. SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. — The Center for Courageous Kids welcomed Sen. Max Wise and Rep. Shawn McPherson for a tour and look at its summer programs. According to a release by CCK, the legislators toured the 168-acre camp, met staff and witnessed campers participating in a wide range of inclusive activities for children with serious illnesses…

Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell appoints board members, including Horse Cave man

Source: Commissioner Jonathan Shell. FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Horse Cave man has been reappointed by Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell to represent the Kentucky Farm Bureau. According to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Shell recently made appointments to the Kentucky Agricultural Development Board and the Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation. Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation Linda Rumpke, Lexington, was reappointed to the…