Author: WNKY Staff

15 employees at Boone County Sheriff’s Office have baby boom

BOONE COUNTY, Ky. – There’s been a baby boom in Boone County, Kentucky. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office took to Facebook on April 30 and shared the image of sheriff’s office employees who had babies in 2023. The photo includes 15 employees. CBS reports that photographer Kyla Mae of Kyla Mae Photography says they took the photo for free as…

Area schools benefit from over $3M awarded by Tennessee Valley Authority

Source: Chandler’s School (Facebook). KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Valley Authority has announced 106 schools will benefit from over $3 million in grants. The funding will be used for energy and learning environment upgrades, according to a release by the TVA. These grants are awarded as part of TVA’s School Uplift program, which has saved participating schools an average of 10%…

New Franklin police station celebrating with tours this afternoon

FRANKLIN, Ky. – The Franklin Police Department and City of Franklin are celebrating a new police station. The public is welcome for a tour until 2 p.m. The grand opening was hosted this morning at 10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting and flag raising. You can visit the new location at 501 W. Madison St. in Franklin, Kentucky. More information…

Warren County deputies looking for information after device damaged

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is asking for information after one of its speed trailers was damaged. Deputies say the speed trailer was located at Plum Springs Road at Gunsmoke Trail when the incident occurred Wednesday. If you have any information, you can contact the sheriff’s office at 270-842-1633.  

Bowling Green High School teaches practical living skills with Flex Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Students at Bowling Green High School learned some practical lessons on Wednesday for life outside of the classroom. The school’s new Flex Day program focuses on practical living skills. From automotive lessons to laundry, students got a chance to be better prepared for the future. The program kicked off for the seventh time this year. Kyle…

Southern Kentucky Hospitality Association celebrating industry with field day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Hospitality Olympics are back, giving all area hospitality businesses a chance to enjoy team building together with a field day of games. On Tuesday, May 14 at the Sloan Convention Center, the Southern Kentucky Hospitality Association is bringing back their Hospitality Olympics. This is a unique way for members and hospitality-focused businesses to be appreciated…

Glasgow man sentenced for child sexual abuse material charges

BOSTON – A Glasgow man was sentenced on Wednesday for child sexual abuse material offenses on the dark web. Scott Allison, 59, of Glasgow, Kentucky was sentenced to 15 years in prison in a federal court in Boston followed by five years of supervised release, according to a release by the Department of Justice. In April 2021, authorities say Allison…

Cave Country Trails Challenge returns with $500 cash prize

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – The fifth annual Cave County Trails Challenge kicked off on Wednesday. Each month, from May to October, one trail user will win a $500 cash prize. On top of that, weekly prizes will be given out as well. To participate, you can visit any hiking, cycling, horseback riding or paddling trail in Barren, Butler, Edmonson, Hart,…

KSP releases preliminary investigation of fatal Warren County collision

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Tuesday, Kentucky State Police Post 3 investigated a fatal collision in Warren County that claimed the life of a Kentucky State Police trooper. KSP requested the Critical Incident Response Team to investigate a two-vehicle collision that occurred on Nashville Road near the intersection of Fortuna Avenue in Bowling Green. According to a release, the preliminary…

Corvette Hall of Fame announces 2024 Members-Elect

Source: National Corvette Museum. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Earlier Wednesday, the Corvette Hall of Fame announced its 2024 class of members-elect, who will be formally inducted into the Corvette Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 31, 2024. For nearly three decades, the Corvette Hall of Fame has recognized personalities who have distinguished themselves through their accomplishments alongside their high standards…