Author: WNKY Staff

Gov. Andy Beshear announces step toward business licensing for medical cannabis

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Kentucky is one step closer to medical cannabis access. According to the governor’s office, Beshear signed House Bill 829, which is moving licensing for cannabis businesses by six months from Jan. 1, 2025 to July 2024. This means cannabis businesses could begin licensing this summer. Beshear says this is a move toward…

Bowling Green man arrested following drug bust at residence

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man has been arrested after a search at his residence. On Thursday morning, the Bowling Green-Warren County Drug Task Force says it executed a search warrant at the home of Scottie Starks, 45, located off of the 600 block of Denali Street. Authorities say they located 8 pounds of Mexican methamphetamine, 4 pounds…

Red Lobster considering filing for bankruptcy, report says

CNN, KFSM – People wanting to get their money’s worth at Red Lobster may have done so at the expense of the restaurant itself. The company is reportedly looking into filing for bankruptcy protection, according to reporting from Bloomberg. There are several reasons for that, including the cost of its leases and labor, but the $11 million Red Lobster recently…

Chandler Park Dental Care ‘Smiles from the Heart’ to offer free dentistry

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local dentistry office is offering free services this week. Chandler Park Dental Care is hosting their Smiles from the Heart event on Friday, April 19 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s on a first come, first serve basis, with services such as free cleanings, X-rays, fillings and extractions available. This is the 12th year…

New website links Kentuckians to second-chance job, education and recovery resources

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – A new website is available for those looking to take a step forward after incarceration or overcoming addiction. The new website can help individuals find a job, get an education and support their continued recovery. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the website’s launch during his Team Kentucky update on Thursday. According to the governor’s office, the site…

Bowling Green High School students selected for Governor’s Scholars Program

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Six Bowling Green High School have been selected to participate in the 2024 Governor’s Scholars Program. According to the Bowling Green Independent School District, Parker Fields, Ali Greenwell, Elijah Kries, Emma Lindsey, Elek Olson and Audrey Wallace will take part in the program. The program is a five-week long summer residential program on three college campuses,…

SKyPAC announces $8.5M expansion project

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A huge expansion is coming to the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, better known as SKyPAC. On Thursday, April 18, at 10 a.m., Arts of Southern Kentucky announced a significant expansion of SKyPAC. SKyPAC serves as a multi-purpose event venue located at 601 College Street in Bowling Green, where plays, musicals, concerts and other events perform. Arts…

South Warren college/career coach honored with Pathfinder Award

Source: SKYCTC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – South Warren High School celebrated Thursday as College and Career Coach Julie Waddell was honored with the 2024 High School Teacher/Counselor Pathfinder Award by Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. According to SKYCTC, this accolade is part of a statewide initiative led by the Kentucky Community & Technical College System to acknowledge high school…

Glasgow police seek public’s help in theft investigation

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is asking for the public’s help. Officials need assistance in determining the identity of a subject in connection with a theft investigation. If you have information, call the Glasgow Police Department at 270-651-6165 or 270-651-5151 and ask to speak with Detective Quentin Phillips.