Author: WNKY Staff

Emerson Electric Co. announces plans to close Russellville location

Photo source: Emerson Electric Co., FacebookRUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Emerson Electric Co. has announced plans to close its Russellville facility. The company has released the following statement: “Emerson announced plans to close its manufacturing facility in Russellville, Kentucky, and consolidate these operations into other existing Emerson facilities in North America. This was part of a longstanding strategy and based on careful…

Beshear presents over $2.4M for cleaner water projects in Logan and Todd counties

GUTHRIE, Ky. – Logan County and nearby residents will soon have access to cleaner water. Gov. Andy Beshear presented more than $2.4 million Tuesday to support cleaner water projects in Logan and Todd counties. The governor arrived in Todd County to join Logan/Todd Regional Water Commission to celebrate its 20th anniversary, as well as the announcement earlier this afternoon. The…

Halton to expand in Scottsville with $7.4M investment, creating 60 full-time jobs

File PhotoSCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that Halton is adding a $7.4 million expansion of the company’s facility in Allen County. Halton, which makes commercial kitchen ventilation and air distribution systems, will expand the operation in Scottsville by 50,000 square feet, according to the governor’s office. Beshear says this investment will bring 60 new jobs. The expansion…

UPDATE: Deputy injured, 1 dead after collision on Edmonton Road in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man died Monday night after authorities say his vehicle collided with a deputy cruiser on Edmonton Road. The Kentucky State Police says troopers responded after receiving contact shortly before 5:30 p.m. from the Barren County Sheriff’s Office to investigate a fatal collision. Troopers arrived at the scene located at Edmonton Road and Veterans Outer Loop…

SoKy’s Choice: Shake Your Paw Ball 2023

For this week’s edition of SoKy’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son, we stopped by the Barren River Animal Welfare Association. There, they told us all about the upcoming Shake Your Paw Ball! You can come dance the night away with entertainment by Tyrone Dunn & Kinfoke, enjoy a fabulous dinner and shop a silent auction; all…

Sunrise Spotlight: BGPD Bicentennial

For today’s Sunrise Spotlight, we met with Deputy Officer Penny Bowles. She told us all about the upcoming events honoring the Bowling Green Police Department’s Bicentennial Celebration. There are several events going on, with one of them coming to town tonight! You can head down to the NCM Motorsports Racetrack from 5:00 – 7:00 PM to run, walk, bike or…

Pet of the Day: Tiger

If you’re looking to change the life of one senior kitty, get ready to meet your furr-ever best friend! For today’s Pet of the Day, brought to you by Morgantown Bank & Trust, meet Tiger. This twelve-year-old senior seems like he’s been an outdoor cat for most of his life. He’s missing most of his front teeth and does seem…