Author: WNKY Staff

Camp Big Readiness prepares children for Kindergarten

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Entering Kindergarten can be a very stressful time as a child, and not preparing them properly can have consequences that last through high school. At the Clinical Education Complex on the campus of Western Kentucky University, early childhood educators are helping the next generation take a big leap from pre-K to Kindergarten with Camp Big Readiness….

Meeting gathers nonprofits, organizations to help refugee and immigrant community

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green has become a home for many refugees and new Americans over the course of many decades, and finding help for these people can be a challenge sometimes. The Community Partnership for Refugee and Immigrant Families hosted a networking opportunity at Community Action to help bring organizations and nonprofits together to try and help each…

Amazon Prime Day is back for its 10th year on July 16

Source: Amazon via CNN Newsource. (CNN) – Amazon’s tenth Prime Day event is happening Tuesday and Wednesday. The two-day summer sale promises millions of deals, from electronics to kitchen appliances to apparel and beauty products. Prime members can already access some early deals. The vice president of the online retail giant has said Prime Day helps celebrate the value the…

Jonesville descendants hear updates from workgroup

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Continuing the Journey: Lunch and Conversation welcomed 13 descendants of Jonesville to campus to hear updates from the Jonesville Reconciliation Workgroup and discuss ideas and plans. Jonesville was an African American community that once existed where buildings such as E.A. Diddle Arena and Houchens Industries-L.T. Smith Stadium stand today, according to WKU. Saturday’s event allowed…

Vote for KSP as the nation’s best looking cruiser

Source: Kentucky State Police. FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is aiming to take the top spot this year as the country’s best looking cruiser. The agency says it encourages the public to vote for its 2024 Ford Mustang GT. This year’s entry celebrates the Commonwealth’s nationally recognized horse industry, according to KSP. This year, KSP’s entry shows a…

Kentucky man wins $150,000 Powerball first time playing

Source: Kentucky Lottery. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville man won big with a ticket for the July 8 Powerball drawing. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the man, who wishes to remain anonymous, told lottery officials a promotional email led him to buy an online ticket. The winning ticket matched four white ball numbers and the Powerball to win the game’s…

SKyPAC announces The Oak Ridge Boys American Made Christmas Farewell Tour stop

Image courtesy of Oak Ridge BoysBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A legendary music group is bringing its holiday farewell tour to Bowling Green. SKyPAC will host The Oak Ridge Boys American Made Christmas Farewell Tour on Thursday, December 19. The two-hour show will traditional and contemporary songs, Oak Ridge Boys hit songs, a visit from Santa, and visualizations. The Oak Ridge…

Man arrested following collision in Ballard County during pursuit

LA CENTER, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is investigating a three-vehicle collision after a multi-county pursuit. According to a release by KSP, Post 1 troopers received a request from the McCracken County Sheriff’s Office to look for a suspect with multiple violent felony offenses related to an ongoing investigation. Around 9:30 a.m. Friday, KSP say the Paducah Police Department…

KSP investigates fatal accidental shooting involving teens

IRVINE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police, Richmond Post, is investigating an accidental shooting. State police were contacted by the Estill County Sheriff’s Office to assist in an accidental shooting investigation Sunday afternoon. The shooting occurred at Clark Road in Estill County. According to the initial investigation, troopers say a 14-year-old was accidentally shot by a 13-year-old child outside of a…