Author: WNKY Staff

WKU ATHLETICS: 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive returns Oct. 20-22

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The annual 100 Miles of Hope Blood Drive against Middle Tennessee returns Monday, Oct. 20 through Wednesday, Oct. 22, leading up to WKU Football’s game against Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 15. Campus and community members are encouraged to schedule appointments to donate in favor of WKU at the Preston Health and Activities Center, located at…

Fruit of the Loom Brand Shop announces store closure

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green store announced its upcoming permanent closure on Tuesday. According to a social media post, the Fruit of the Loom Brand Shop Outlet will cease operations at the end of November. The store released the following statement: We would like to take a moment to say thank you. For every visit, every referral, and…

Firefighters battle house fire and brush fire in Butler County

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. — Multiple fire departments worked together Sunday afternoon after a house fire broke out while crews were already battling a large brush fire in Butler County. The call for the house fire came in just after 4 p.m., according to the Hadley Fire Department. With Butler County units tied up on the brush fire, mutual aid was…

How much protein should you be consuming? Experts weigh in on the answer

(CNN) – It’s part of a healthy diet, but it should be just one part of your plate. Protein from sources like lean meats, eggs and legumes can help you build and maintain muscle. However, you may be wondering just how much you should be consuming and what you may be missing in your diet. Michelle Cardel, chief nutrition officer…

Kentucky State Police to escort fallen airman’s remains to Berea

Source: Kentucky State Police Trooper Washer.LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A fallen Kentucky airman that fought during the Vietnam War is returning home. The Kentucky State Police stated Monday that it will be escorting the remains of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Henry Gerald Gish as he returns home to Kentucky over five decades after making the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam…

SKYCTC awarded childcare solutions grant to support parenting students

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College has been awarded a $60,000 Childcare Solutions grant through the Kentucky Success Collaborative, housed at the Council on Postsecondary Education. According to a release on Monday by SKYCTC, the grant is part of a statewide initiative to remove barriers that hinder parenting students from enrolling in and completing their education….

Wanted Tennessee man arrested on DUI charges in Hart County

BONNIEVILLE, Ky. – A wanted Tennessee man is behind bars on charges related to driving under the influence in Hart County. According to a uniform citation, the Kentucky State Police Post 3 dispatch received a 911 call reporting a reckless driver on Interstate 65 northbound early Sunday morning. Troopers say the caller stated a black pickup truck almost struck her…

Deputies searching for Barren County teen

Source: Barren County Sheriff’s Office. BARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Barren County Sheriff’s Office is requesting assistance to find a missing teen. According to authorities on Monday, deputies are working to locate Tabitha Gamel. If you know Gamel’s whereabouts, contact the Barren County Sheriff’s Office at 270-651-2771 or your local police department. To contact after hours, call dispatch at at 270-651-5151….

The Medical Center at Russellville awarded Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – The Medical Center at Russellville has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification. According to a release Monday by Med Center health, The Medical Center at Russellville recently underwent a rigorous onsite review. The Joint Commission evaluated compliance with certification standards…