Author: WNKY Staff

Governor announces high-ground community for flood survivors

(Source: Office of Governor Andy Beshear) FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday his administration’s closing on high-ground land that will support future homes for flood survivors. According to a release by the governor’s office, the property is called Skyview and located in Perry County. Severe flooding struck eastern Kentucky in late July of 2022, leading to a state…

Lil Jon to perform at Glasgow’s Plaza Theatre

Source: Plaza Theatre.GLASGOW, Ky. – Rapper Lil Jon is bringing a concert to the Plaza Theatre in Glasgow, Kentucky on Saturday, Feb. 24. The performance, presented by Helping the Hardworking, is slated to start at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and priced at $155. To purchase tickets, you can call 270-361-2101 or visit historicplaza.com.    

Lawmakers file gun destruction bill in Kentucky Senate

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WLKY) – Since her election in 2020, Sen. Karen Berg has filed some version of Senate Bill 178, which aims to keep guns used in crimes from getting back into the hands of other criminals. This year, Berg made some adjustments to the bill that have helped not only garner Republican support but also but also a co-sponsor…

FCC bans AI-generated voices in robocalls

(CNN) – The Federal Communications Commission has outlawed scam robocalls featuring fake, artificial intelligence-created voices. The crack-down on deepfake technology comes as experts say it could undermine election security or increase fraud. The unanimous vote extends anti-robocall rules to cover AI deepfake calls by recognizing those voices as artificial under a federal law governing telemarketing and robocalling. The FCC says…

Barren County Schools giving away original gym seats for donation

Source: Barren County Schools. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – You can get a piece of history by donating to the Barren County Alumni Association. Barren County Schools is giving away the original chairback seats to the Barren County High School gym. Donations will help support scholarships for BCHS seniors, according to the district. Seats will be available in sets of three…

SoKY Ice Rink sees huge success during 2023-24 season

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The SoKY Ice Rink is sharing the roundup of its success this season. SoKY Ice Rink saw 13,500 tickets sold and almost 2,000 participants in Storytime in the Snowdome, plus more programs than ever before. This year, the ice rink introduced the Festival of Tees, skate sessions and a season of Cast Iron Skillet Curling. The…

Hot Rods announce alter ego, become Cavemen in 2024

Bowling Green pays homage to Kentucky’s natural wonders with new identity

Bowling Green, Ky. (Bowling Green Hot Rods) – The Bowling Green Hot Rods are thrilled to announce the team will transform into the “Bowling Green Cavemen” on multiple occasions in 2024. The alternate identity will represent the many beautiful cave systems scattered across the state of Kentucky. The Hot Rods inspiration was drawn from the nearby caves to Bowling Green…

Titans Complete Coaching Staff with Offensive and Defensive Coordinator Hires

NASHVILLE, TENN. – The Tennessee Titans named Dennard Wilson as Defensive Coordinator and Nick Holz as Offensive Coordinator. Wilson Wilson joins the Titans with 12 years of NFL coaching experience, including nine seasons coaching defensive backs. Wilson spent one season (2023) with the Baltimore Ravens as Defensive Backs coach during a dominant defensive season. The Ravens defense ranked first in…

Hilltoppers announce signing of Rodney Tisdale Jr.

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKU Athletics) – WKU Football announced the signing of quarterback Rodney Tisdale Jr. on Wednesday. Tisdale, a 6-2, 183-pound quarterback out of First Coast High School in Jacksonville, Florida, was rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports and On3, and was considered a two-star prospect by Rivals. In his final prep season at First Coast High, Tisdale threw…