Author: WNKY Staff

New website links Kentuckians to second-chance job, education and recovery resources

File PhotoFRANKFORT, Ky. – A new website is available for those looking to take a step forward after incarceration or overcoming addiction. The new website can help individuals find a job, get an education and support their continued recovery. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the website’s launch during his Team Kentucky update on Thursday. According to the governor’s office, the site…

Bowling Green High School students selected for Governor’s Scholars Program

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Six Bowling Green High School have been selected to participate in the 2024 Governor’s Scholars Program. According to the Bowling Green Independent School District, Parker Fields, Ali Greenwell, Elijah Kries, Emma Lindsey, Elek Olson and Audrey Wallace will take part in the program. The program is a five-week long summer residential program on three college campuses,…

SKyPAC announces $8.5M expansion project

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- A huge expansion is coming to the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, better known as SKyPAC. On Thursday, April 18, at 10 a.m., Arts of Southern Kentucky announced a significant expansion of SKyPAC. SKyPAC serves as a multi-purpose event venue located at 601 College Street in Bowling Green, where plays, musicals, concerts and other events perform. Arts…

South Warren college/career coach honored with Pathfinder Award

Source: SKYCTC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – South Warren High School celebrated Thursday as College and Career Coach Julie Waddell was honored with the 2024 High School Teacher/Counselor Pathfinder Award by Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College. According to SKYCTC, this accolade is part of a statewide initiative led by the Kentucky Community & Technical College System to acknowledge high school…

Glasgow police seek public’s help in theft investigation

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is asking for the public’s help. Officials need assistance in determining the identity of a subject in connection with a theft investigation. If you have information, call the Glasgow Police Department at 270-651-6165 or 270-651-5151 and ask to speak with Detective Quentin Phillips.

Hilltoppers Fall to No. 23 Kentucky in Final Midweek Game

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Despite an early lead, WKU Softball fell 12-3 in five innings to in-state rival, No. 23 Kentucky at the WKU Softball Complex Wednesday evening. WKU ends their non-conference slate at 15-11-1 as they competed in their final midweek game of the 2024 season. “Kentucky is a strong contender – we fell apart a little bit in the…

Hot Rods Overcome Dash 2-1 with James’ Walk-Off Single

Bowling Green, Kentucky – Kamren James hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth, lifting the Bowling Green Hot Rods (7-4) to a 2-1 win over the Winston-Salem Dash (3-7) on Wednesday at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Dash offense began the scoring in the top of the first against Hot Rods starter Trevor Martin. Jordan Sprinkle singled, stole second, and…

New Norton Children’s Center for Safe and Healthy Kids to serve children statewide

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Children across Kentucky will now have a new option for care. Wednesday, Norton Children’s and state officials opened the new Norton Children’s Center for Safe and Healthy Kids, which will serve thousands of patients from across the state. Located on the Home of the Innocents campus in Louisville, the center will be staffed with doctors, nurses, nurse…

Masquerade Ball to benefit the Metcalfe County Animal Shelter

EDMONTON, Ky. – A Masquerade Fundraiser Ball is taking place this spring. Proceeds will go to the Metcalfe County Animal Shelter, according to the Edmonton-Metcalfe Chamber of Commerce. There will be a costume, karaoke, costume contest, live auction and music. Tickets are on sale for $45. The ball is set for May 11 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. at the…

Metcalfe County Schools students win poster and essay contests

Source: Metcalfe County Schools. METCALFE COUNTY, Ky. – Metcalfe County Schools is celebrating two winners in the 2024 Kentucky Department of Agriculture Poster and Essay contests. According to the district, Jameah Kirby is the statewide fifth grade winner of the essay contest, while Emily Shaw is the statewide 12th grade winner of the poster contest. The theme of this year’s…