Author: WNKY Staff

Tornado shelters in south central Kentucky

Below is a list of tornado shelters available in several local counties. Warren County Ephram White Park (2 Shelters) 885 Mt. Olivet Road Bowling Green, KY 42101 Ed Spear Park 226 Sunset Drive Smiths Grove, KY 42171 Phil Moore Park 7101 Scottsville Road Bowling Green, KY 42122 Basil Griffin Park (2 Shelters) 2055 Three Springs Road Bowling Green, KY 42104…

App developed by WKU students to track eclipse available for download

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new app developed by Western Kentucky University students to help track the eclipse is now available for download on iOS devices. The SunSketcher app can be found on the App Store. This app is part of a NASA-funded project to capture images of the eclipse taking place on April 8. Volunteers in 12 states along…

Pan-Oston expanding headquarters, bringing jobs to Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The economic expansion of one local business is bringing new jobs to Bowling Green. Pan-Oston, a member of the Houchens Industries family, is a company that specializes in creating custom retail solutions for retailers nationwide. Now, they’ve announced a $7 million investment that will bring new jobs to Warren County. The expansion includes new machinery. According…

UPDATE: Further details released on Veterans Memorial safety improvement project

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Improvements are coming soon to a busy Bowling Green intersection. On Thursday during his Team Kentucky Update, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the City of Bowling Green will receive $11 million to improve safety for pedestrians and traffic along Veterans Memorial. The improvements will include a roundabout, wider sidewalks and safer pedestrian crossing areas. The intersection benefitting from…

WKU issues statement regarding future Kyle Rittenhouse event on campus

Source: Turning Point USA at Western Kentucky University/@wku_tpusa (X). BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University has released a statement about an event where Kyle Rittenhouse will speak on campus on Wednesday, March 27. The event, hosted by Turning Point USA at Western Kentucky University, will include Rittenhouse speaking “about the importance of the Second Amendment and the lies of…

Bowling Green man charged with rape, sexual abuse

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing rape and sexual abuse charges as part of an ongoing investigation. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded on Wednesday for a delayed report of rape. The citation states the suspect was identified as Obedi Ishmail, 18, who was taken into custody at his home on…

STEM lab now available at Boys & Girls Club of Franklin-Simpson

Source: Boys & Girls Club of Franklin-Simpson (Facebook). FRANKLIN, Ky. – Children at the Boys & Girls Club of Franklin-Simpson now have access to a new STEM lab. The Tennessee Valley Authority and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation provided $1.1 million to fund the project, according to a release by the TVA. “We’re excited to partner with the Cal Ripken,…

Project for KY 100 in Simpson County to cause lane closures

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A project impacting Kentucky 100 in Simpson County is expected to cause lane closures starting March 18. The project will include work on the concrete section of the roadway from the bridge over the railroad track to U.S. 31-W, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Motorists should expect closures on Kentucky 100 at mile point 9.7 between…

Godfather’s Pizza returns to select Bowling Green locations on Pi Day

Source: Godfather’s Pizza Bowling Green – Inside Huck’s Market. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Godfather’s Pizza is officially back in the Bowling Green area. At two Huck’s Marketplace locations, the pizza company is holding a grand opening on March 14, just in time for Pi Day. Locals can now visit the Huck’s locations at 104 New Bond Way and 4914 Russellville…