Author: WNKY Staff

Apply to be a KSP trooper through new online portal

The Kentucky State Police is accepting applications from Kentucky residents interested in joining the law enforcement agency, and a new portal could make the process easier. Those accepted to join Cadet Class 104 will earn $65,000 annually, have access to an improved retirement system with a sick leave buyback program and have a way to work closer to home. “We…

Section of South Fork Road in Glasgow to be closed Wednesday

GLASGOW, Ky. – A section of South Fork Road between 31-E and Pritchardsville Road in Glasgow will be closed Wednesday for road work. Glasgow-Barren County Emergency Management says the closure is due to tile replacement on the road. Please drive with caution, as dump trucks will be approaching and leaving the work site. The agency says the closure is expected…

Metcalfe Co. seniors participate in Educators Rising National Signing Day

Photo: Metcalfe County SchoolsEDMONTON, Ky. – Today, four Metcalfe County High School seniors participated in the 2023 Educators Rising National Signing Day. Metcalfe County Schools says the event was held for all upcoming graduates who have shown commitment to a postsecondary degree in education. The district says Educators Rising is a national Career and Technical Student Organization. This is the…

WCSO arrests wanted man at residence on Louisville Road

Photo: Warren County Sheriff’s OfficeBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Authorities say a wanted Bowling Green man who fled from police was detained Monday. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says it responded when it learned Stevondre Brown, 30, of Bowling Green had hidden in an apartment at the 6000 block of Louisville Road. Police say they made several attempts of contact, but…

Barren County man charged in crash

Photo: Tompkinsville Police DepartmentTOMPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A woman’s vehicle was hit head-on in a crash involving a Barren County man last month, police say. The Tompkinsville Police Department says it responded April 22 for an injury collision on Gamaliel Road. Upon arrival, police say they located two cars in the road and one car in a field. In addition, police…

BGFD to conduct training at Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – If you see lights or hear sirens from our local fire department at the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport, don’t be alarmed! The Bowling Green Fire Department says this will be part of training drills with aircraft rescue firefighting. You may see training from 6 to 8:30 p.m. both Tuesday, May 2 and Wednesday, May 3….

Soky’s Choice: Pooches and Pours

For this week’s SoKy’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, we met with Deserea Huff from the Traveller’s Wine Cellar. She told us all about how you can get involved in the soon-to-come Pooches and Pours. On Saturday, May 13th Traveler’s Cellar Winery will have its inaugural “Pooches and Pours” Dog Show. All proceeds from this event…

Sunrise Spotlight: Duffing for Down Syndrome 2023

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, we met with Stephanie Morton. She spoke to us about the next upcoming for DSSKY, Duffing for Down Syndrome! On Friday, May 19th from 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM at the Crosswinds Golf Course, you can golf for a great cause. Team registration is still open and you can sign-up today. To learn more about this…