Author: WNKY Staff

Tops finish second at Bentwater Intercollegiate

February 14, 2024

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MONTGOMERY, Texas – In their first tournament of the spring season, the WKU Golf team finished second in the Bentwater Intercollegiate. The squad boasted three players in the top-25. The Tops were led by graduate student Luke Fuller. Fuller had a great wire-to-wire showing for the Tops as he cemented himself in the top-10 early, which is where he remained…

Warren East Boys Basketball wins third straight

February 13, 2024

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SCORE Franklin-Simpson 54 at Warren East 59

Elisa Beth Brown, director of instructional programs, to retire from BGISD

February 13, 2024

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Source: Bowling Green Independent School District. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Director of Instructional Programs Elisa Beth Brown has announced she plans to retire at the end of the school year. According to the district, Brown has served as an administrator in the Bowling Green Independent School District for nine years, first as assistant principal for instruction at Bowling Green High…

Barren County High School cheer team wins national championship

February 13, 2024

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Source: Barren County Schools. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County High School Cheer Team won the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship for Small Varsity Coed Division II. The district says the varsity competition, considered the most prestigious in the nation, was held at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The Universal Cheerleaders Association has hosted the competition for…

Dole recalls salad kits for listeria risk

February 13, 2024

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Source: FDA. (CNN) – You may want to check your refrigerator. Some salad kits are being recalled because they could be contaminated with listeria. Some Dole branded and private label salad kits were processed on the same line as a cheese that was recently recalled for possible traces of listeria. The recalled products include Dole, President’s Choice and Marketside brand…

Governor, first lady host blood drive amid national shortage

February 13, 2024

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Source: Governor Andy Beshear, @GovAndyBeshear on X. FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear and first lady Britainy Beshear donated blood Tuesday at the State Capitol Rotunda to help the national shortage, encouraging Kentuckians to donate. “Donating blood is one of the most important ways we can protect all our families,” the first lady says. “That’s why I asked Team Kentucky…

Health officials report rare case of bubonic plague in Oregon

February 13, 2024

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(CNN) – Health officials have identified a rare case of human bubonic plague in Oregon. The Deschutes County Health Office says a pet owner was probably infected by their cat. They were treated in the early stage of the disease and pose “little risk” to the community. The last human case of plague in Oregon was in 2015. The Centers…

Road closed due to flooding in Warren County

February 13, 2024

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Source: Warren County KY Government. WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Road Department has closed between North Harris Road and Antioch Road due to flooding, emergency officials say. The road is located near the Boyce community. An update will be released when the road has reopened. Do not drive around the barricades and seek an alternate route.

Scottsville man charged with burglary

February 13, 2024

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SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A Scottsville, Kentucky man is facing charges after police say he allegedly entered an apartment and stabbed someone. According to the Scottsville Police Department, officers received a call around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday about a stabbing off of East Maple Street at ALCO Apartments. Police say they located the victim, who was transported by EMS to The Medical…