Author: WNKY Staff

Logan County Humane Society asks community to document cat colonies

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – If you’ve seen several stray cats in your area, the Logan County Humane Society could use your help. The humane society says it is working to keep track of stray cat colonies in the community. The reason? Rescuers say with the data gathered, they can provide more updated numbers of cat colonies to apply for grants and…

Glasgow public square to close areas for upcoming events

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is sharing how upcoming events will impact traffic on the public square. According to police, the following events will cause closures: Saturday, Sept. 6: the north side of the Glasgow pubic square will close at 4 p.m. for the First Responders Ball. Sunday, Sept. 7: the north, east and south sides of the…

Whole new meaning to ‘taco run:’ WKU police seeking dine-and-dash suspect

Source: Western Kentucky University Police Department. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University police are working to learn more after an alleged dine-and-dash case. Police say they are looking for a subject, pictured above, in connection with the incident reported at the El Mazatlán on Alumni Avenue. Authorities say the individual walked out of the restaurant without paying their bill….

Lexington ‘spaceship house’ sells, receives offers within minutes of hitting market

By Ajay Patel, LEX 18

Source: LEX 18 via CBS Newspath. LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) – A uniquely designed duplex home in Lexington is in new hands. The quirky Mount Tabor home has been there since the ’80s, yet rapid fire home buyers decided to pull the trigger, buying the property Thursday. Salesman Andy Klunder says, “Anybody who’s ever driven down this side of Lexington has seen…

SKYCTC nursing program ranked No. 1 in Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College has announced its registered nursing program has been recognized as one of the best in the Commonwealth by RegisteredNursing.org. According to a release by SKYCTC, the registered nursing program secured the No. 1 ranking in Kentucky. SKYCTC offers the program at both its Glasgow and Bowling Green campuses. SKYCTC’s nursing…

Fountain Row Friday moves indoors due to weather forecast

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Fountain Row Friday is moving indoors tonight due to forecasted weather conditions. The event will now take place at White Squirrel Brewery off of State Street. The night’s music will be live from Kenny Lee and friends. The free event will last from 4:30 to 7 p.m. To learn more, click here.

Louisville couple wins $50,000 in Labor Day Powerball drawing

Source: Kentucky Lottery. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville couple is celebrating a $50,000  win on Powerball® this week during the game’s $1.7 billion jackpot run. According to the Kentucky Lottery, the couple, who asked to remain anonymous, recently matched all four white ball winning numbers and the Powerball on a ticket. The couple purchased the ticket at Kroger at 2440 Bardstown…

September is National Preparedness Month, here’s what to know

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – September is National Preparedness Month, a time to remind families to have a plan and checklist should a disaster hit. Kentucky Legal Aid is sharing a checklist of important supplies to have on hand. The list includes the following, according to a social media post: Health and Well-Being Prescription medications Glasses Infant formula and diapers Additional…

As Holley LS Fest rolls into town, expect traffic, officials say

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bowling Green is preparing to welcome thousands of extra visitors for a major motorsports gathering this weekend. Holley LS Fest is taking place, and transportation officials say Saturday is expected to be the busiest day. With the increase in traffic, officials are warning drivers to expect delays. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says this especially…