BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Bowling Green pet owners will have an opportunity to get free rabies vaccinations and microchips for their cats and dogs during a community clinic next month. The City of Bowling Green Animal Protection Division is hosting the event Saturday, Sept. 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bowling Green High School. Services are available…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky – About 80 Kentucky high school students and their families gathered in Bowling Green on Thursday night to learn what it takes to earn a spot at the nation’s prestigious military service academies. The event, hosted by U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., was part of his annual Service Academy Information Fair, where students can meet with representatives…
GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) – Glasgow police released body camera footage Wednesday to refute a social media post that alleged an officer disrespected a veteran during a traffic stop, a claim that local officials say was entirely false. The controversy began earlier this year when Royce Bunch posted on Facebook that his friend, a veteran, was pulled over on the way…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – More than 700 people plunged into pits, crawled under nets, and sprinted through slippery obstacles at Phil Moore Park on Saturday for the 13th annual Mud Happens Mud Run, an event that mixed laughter, teamwork and remembrance. The 5K obstacle race benefits the Family Enrichment Center, which works to prevent child abuse and empower families….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The Bowling Green–Warren County Humane Society raised more than $39,000 during its Adoptathon event broadcast Sunday night on WNKY. The two-hour telethon, which returned after an eight-year hiatus, highlighted adoptable pets and urged the public to give. “We’re extremely grateful for the support,” Executive Director Lorri Hare said. “Every dollar raised goes directly toward saving…
GLASGOW, Ky. – Students at Barren County Middle School spent Thursday afternoon dancing, clapping and listening to a message of hope during a visit from the national Beautiful Tomorrow Assembly. Led by Jason Lewis, a performer and motivational speaker who goes by Humble Tip, the program combines music, theater and storytelling to encourage students to stay positive about their futures….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky – Warren County Public Schools officially opened its new STAR Center on Wednesday, a facility designed to expand training and improve student nutrition across the district. The STAR Center, which stands for Serving, Training, and Advanced Resources, will be used by the district’s Nutrition and Dining Department to develop new recipes, train staff on advanced kitchen technology…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Fire chiefs from across Kentucky gathered in Bowling Green this week for the Kentucky Association of Fire Chiefs’ annual leadership conference, a three-day event aimed at training, networking and improving fire service across the state. “It’s all about recharging; filling your cup,” Bowling Green Fire Chief Justin Brooks said. “Because when you go back home,…
BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. (WNKY) – The smell of seafood and the sound of string instruments drifted across the summer air as dozens of friends gathered for a bluegrass reunion. But this year, one face was missing, and all of them felt it. Arthur Hatfield, the banjo craftsman whose instruments carried his name across stages worldwide, died July 31 at the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – BRASS Inc., a regional nonprofit that supports survivors of domestic violence, celebrated its 45th anniversary Saturday evening with community members, partners, and survivors. Executive Director Tori Henninger said the milestone reflects both the nonprofit’s resilience and the community’s commitment to protecting victims of abuse. Founded with just five shelter beds and a crisis line, BRASS…
