Author: WNKY Staff

The Grove launches ‘Vibe for Five’ initiative, offers $5 tickets for college students

GLASGOW, Ky. — The Grove: Outdoor Venue & Drinkery has announced the launch of its new student ticket program, the “Vibe For Five” initiative, designed to make live music more accessible to college students across the region and state. Through the Vibe For Five initiative, organizers say full-time college students can buy tickets to shows at The Grove for just…

Roadway construction at West Industrial Park underway in Logan County

Photo source: Logan Economic Alliance for DevelopmentLOGAN COUNTY – A Logan County roadway project is underway. According to the Logan Economic Alliance for Development (LEAD), a new roadway project at West Industrial Park is currently under construction. The roadway project is part of an EDA grant-funded initiative to complete roadways throughout the park. LEAD says the project is a “major…

City of Glasgow issues statement on positive Parvovirus cases at Weldon Park

GLASGOW, Ky. – The City of Glasgow released a statement on positive Parvovirus cases at Weldon Park Tuesday afternoon. City officials say the Animal Control division found two stray puppies roaming the park on Monday, according to a release. The puppies were located safely and taken to a veterinarian for evaluation. Both puppies tested positive for Parvovirus. Officials say the…

Glasgow couple wins $551,151 Kentucky Lottery prize

Photo Source: Kentucky LotteryGLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow couple is hundreds of thousands of dollars richer. According to the Kentucky Lottery, James and Tammy Milby, of Glasgow, recently claimed a jackpot playing Kentucky Lottery’s $20 Big Money Doubler! Fast Play game. James told the Kentucky Lottery that he purchased Scratch-offs for several years before switching to Fast Play eight or…

Rabid bat located in Lexington basement

Source: Canva. LEXINGTON, Ky. – Health officials say a rabid bat has been found in the basement of a Lexington home. That’s according to a social media post by the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department on Tuesday. The health department says the bat was located in the Seven Parks/Elizabeth Street area and has tested positive for rabies. An individual identified in…

Jay Leno to bring live comedy show to SKYPAC

Source: SKYPAC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Jay Leno is bringing his live comedy show to the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center on Sept. 19. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 10 at 10 a.m. SKYPAC calls Leno “one of the most iconic comedians in the country.” According to SKYPAC, Leno’s career spans decades, including a 20-year run as host…

Smiths Grove man arrested on sexual abuse charge involving juvenile

SMITHS GROVE, Ky. – A Smiths Grove man has been charged with sexual abuse involving a juvenile. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department responded Monday to a delayed sexual offense report. Police say the caller stated a male subject, 71-year-old Raymond Harp of Smiths Grove, grabbed her juvenile daughter by the arm and kissed the juvenile’s…

Simpson County roadway project begins, traffic impacts expected

SIMPSON COUNTY – A Simpson County roadway project is set to begin. According to a social media post, Simpson County Public Works will begin work on a culvert replacement on Hack Brown Road starting April 7. Simpson County Public Works Director Bobby Groves says a 1/2 mil of culvert will be installed from the Northwest intersection of Reeder School Road…