Author: WNKY Staff

Chairman resigns from Metcalfe County Board of Education

EDMONTON, Ky. – Chairman Joey Shive is stepping down from the Metcalfe County Board of Education. According to the district, Shive served Metcalfe County Schools for 13 years. In his resignation letter, Shive stated, “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the students, staff and community of Metcalfe County.” Shive was first elected to the school board…

Dragons Name Javen Roberson as Baseball Head Coach

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Javen Roberson has been named head coach for Warren Central baseball. Roberson is a former Dragon who looks to reset the tone of the baseball team. Along with new assistants, Warren Central baseball legend Rick Alfonso will help coach the team. Roberson says he wants his team to not only learn about baseball but develop life…

Lewisburg Water Works issues boil water advisory

LEWISBURG, Ky. – Lewisburg Water Works issued a boil water advisory Tuesday after a main line break on Beechland Road. The city said water would be shut off for Beechland Road, as well as some nearby roads. Around an hour ago, the boil water advisory was issued for customers on Beechland Road from Suddath Road to N. Logan School Road,…

Portion of Double Springs Road to close beginning Wednesday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Double Springs Road will be closed between Raven Street and Gordon Avenue starting Wednesday, Feb. 7. The road will not be open to traffic in both directions, transportation officials say. The closure is set to start at 8 a.m. for a sewer lateral installation. The road is expected to reopen on Thursday after concrete has adequately…

Survey: Consumers to spend $26 billion for Valentine’s Day

(CNN) – Consumers plan to spend nearly $26 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, which is roughly the same as last year. That’s according to the National Retail Federation. The figure breaks down to an average of nearly $186 a person, and it’s nearly $8 more than over the past five years. Of the $26 billion, consumers are planning to…

Inmate death at Logan County Detention Center under investigation

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – An investigation is underway after authorities say an inmate at the Logan County Detention Center was found dead on Monday. According to a release by the jail, deputies were conducting cell checks around 7:44 a.m. and found all inmates accounted for at that time. However, during another cell check for all inmates around 8:07 a.m., the…

You could win $1 million with the ultimate Whopper creation

(CNN) – Burger King is offering the possibility to get a life-changing prize. The restaurant announced its Million Dollar Whopper Contest, where customers can submit their own ingredients for the classic sandwich that made it debut in 1957. As you can tell from the title of the contest, the winning entry will indeed get a $1 million prize. Technically speaking,…

Warren County man charged with child exploitation offenses

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – A Warren County man is facing charges in connection with online crimes involving minors. According to the Kentucky State Police, Corey James Jarboe, 29, was arrested as a result of an undercover online investigation after authorities say they learned Jarboe was procuring a minor using electronic devices. Jarboe was interviewed in Bowling Green on Friday, and…

Titans agree to terms with new offensive, defensive coordinators for Callahan’s staff

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have coach Brian Callahan ‘s first additions to his coaching staff with Nick Holz as his offensive coordinator and Dennard Wilson as defensive coordinator. The Titans announced Monday that they agreed to terms with Holz and Wilson. Both will be in their first roles as coordinators in the NFL. Callahan plans to call…