Author: WNKY Staff

The Medical Center re-certified as a Primary Stroke Center from The Joint Commission

Bowling Green, KY (Med Center Health) – The Medical Center at Bowling Green has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Primary Stroke Center Certification. This is the 15th consecutive year The Medical Center at Bowling Green has received this certification. As part of the certification process, The Medical Center at…

Mammoth Cave National Park issues Finding of No Significant Impact to Replace Rapidly Deteriorating Seasonal Quarters Environmental Assessment (EA)

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. (MAMMOTH CAVE) – The National Park Service issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Environmental Assessment (EA) to Replace Rapidly Deteriorating Seasonal Quarters. This project will replace three seasonal park housing units that have inappropriate foundation design and are currently being utilized beyond their useful life. In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act…

Price receives TVA Power Play Scholarship

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local student is being recognized and receiving a scholarship. On Thursday, Bowling Green Municipal Utilities announced the 2024 recipient of the TVA Power Play Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to Bowling Green High School’s Kolbyn Price. Price is one of 40 recipients of the honor. The scholarship is $4,000. Price is graduating with a 4.0…

KYCTC announces Simpson County road closure

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A long-term road closure will begin next week. On Thursday, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 announced that the project to rehabilitate the concrete section on KY 100 in the City of Franklin in Simpson County will begin next week. Officials expect a 21-day closure starting Tuesday, May 28. The road will close between U.S. 31-W (mile point…

Hot Rods Bats Go Quiet in 4-1 Loss to Dash

Winston-Salem, North Carolina – Duncan Davitt tossed a strong 5.2 innings, but it wasn’t enough as the Bowling Green Hot Rods (22-19) dropped the second game of a six-game series to the Winston-Salem Dash (20-21) on Wednesday at Truist Stadium. Winston-Salem found the scoreboard first against Davitt in the bottom of the second. Colby Smelley led off with a single and Jordan…

Local groups placing flags at veterans’ graves this Memorial Day weekend

SOUTH-CENTRAL KENTUCKY – There are several ways you can honor local veterans past and present this Memorial weekend. On Saturday, May 25, the American Legion Post 29 is asking for your help in placing American flags on veterans’ graves at Maple Grove Cemetery. Granville Allen Post VFW Number 5837 is placing flags on all local veterans’ graves in Butler County….

Kentucky State Police announces Youth Academy Program

FRANKFORT, Ky. – On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police announced a new program aimed at providing young Kentuckians with a chance to interact with our state police. The Youth Academy Program is an innovative program focused on recruiting the future generation of law enforcement officers. This experience will provide young Kentuckians with an opportunity to interact…

Hart County Animal Shelter under a code red

HART COUNTY, Ky. – The Hart County Animal Shelter is currently under a code red, and they need your help. Right now, all adoptions are $50, and the shelter is facing mass overcrowding. They’re asking for anyone who can adopt, foster, transfer or volunteer to stop by the shelter. The Hart County Animal Shelter is open from 10 a.m. to…

Warren County Sheriff’s Office receiving reports of phone scam

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an influx of scam calls with someone claiming to be an officer. According to a social media post by the sheriff’s office, victims are receiving phone calls where someone says they are in contempt of court for missing a court date and owe a sum of money to avoid…

Tops Fall to FIU in CUSA Championships Opener

RUSTON, La. – WKU Baseball dropped its opening game of the Conference USA Championships to FIU, 7-5, Wednesday morning at Pat Patterson Park. The third-seeded Hilltoppers will now face the loser of seventh-seeded New Mexico State and two-seeded Dallas Baptist on Wednesday at 9 a.m. CT in an elimination game. Junior Austin Haller and senior Jaylin Rae paced the offense with…