BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – From heavy rain to completely dry days, meteorologists say every data point plays a role in understanding the weather. That’s the idea behind CoCoRaHS, a volunteer-based program that allows residents to measure precipitation from their own backyards and report it daily. Forecasters with the National Weather Service say the data helps fill in gaps left by…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The Kentucky Coroners Association wrapped up its annual conference Thursday morning in Bowling Green, marking the first time in decades the event has been held outside of Louisville. The four-day conference, which ran from Monday through Thursday, brought together nearly 150 coroners and deputy coroners from across the state for training, education and networking. Organizers…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — The Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport Board met this week to review ongoing operations, safety initiatives, and future development plans aimed at supporting continued growth at the airport. During the meeting, Airport Manager Susan Harmon updated board members on a wide range of topics, including the airport’s annual FAA inspection, budget planning for fiscal years 2026…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Christian Family Radio, known by its call letters WCVK, marked a major milestone Tuesday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating 40 years on the air. Community members, staff and supporters gathered to honor the station’s impact across south-central Kentucky since it first signed on April 23, 1986. What began as a small, faith-based radio…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) – Community leaders in Allen County are celebrating a new addition to outdoor recreation after officially opening a mountain bike trail at Dugas Park. Park officials and local leaders gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, marking the completion of the trail’s first phase and highlighting long-term plans to expand the system. “This trail today is indeed phase…
SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) – The annual Jacksonian Festival returned to downtown Scottsville this past weekend, drawing residents and visitors together for a day centered on community pride, local history, and small-town tradition. Despite concerns about possible rain, crowds still gathered around the town square to enjoy food vendors, classic cars, and time with friends and family. Buel McGuffey, a car…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Expectant parents in Southcentral Kentucky had the opportunity Wednesday to prepare for life with a newborn during Med Center Health’s annual Expectant Parent Fair. The event, held at The Medical Center–WKU Health Sciences Complex, brought together about 50 vendors offering education, demonstrations and resources for families preparing for a baby. Kim Dethridge, director of women’s services…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) – A group of specially trained facility dogs took center stage this week at Norton Children’s Hospital as part of a celebration highlighting their role in patient care. Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s marked Facility Dog Week with a series of events, including a “Yappy Hour” for hospital staff. The event gave employees a chance to interact…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Community members in Bowling Green gathered Tuesday at the WKU Innovation Campus to learn how to better prepare for severe weather during a “Ready Before the Storm” seminar. The event brought together local partners including the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity and CREATE to focus on emergency preparedness and disaster resilience. Organizers said the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – April marks National Donate Life Month, a nationwide effort to encourage people to register as organ and tissue donors and highlight the lifesaving impact of donation. Advocates say the month serves as a critical reminder for those who may not have considered becoming a donor, especially as many families continue to wait for life-saving transplants….
