BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The sounds of gunfire and the rumble of tanks echoed across Phil Moore Park in Warren County over Memorial Day weekend, but not for a real battle, rather a reenactment of a real battle. Nearly 200 reenactors from more than a dozen states gathered for Operation Anvil, a World War II reenactment event designed to…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The inaugural Old Get Together celebration transformed the historic Potter Farm into a vibrant celebration of folk culture on the Saturday before Memorial Day. The event featured live music, vintage baseball, artisan vendors, and a strong sense of community. Organized by local musician Adam Moore, the celebration aimed to fill a cultural gap in Bowling…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Lights, camera, and the culmination of years of creativity and growth: the 2025 White Squirrel Film Festival at Western Kentucky University is just days away, and for senior filmmakers, it’s a chance to showcase not only their final projects but also the evolution of their skills and passion for filmmaking. The event begins Thursday, offering…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Beneath dim lights and music, tuxedos and evening gowns were paired with wagging tails and adoption stories Saturday night, as the 17th annual Fur Ball brought hundreds together in a celebration not just of animals, but of the people who love and fight for them. Held at the Sloan Convention Center, the Fur Ball is…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – “By the power vested in me and with joy in my heart, I now pronounce you Husband and Wife!” After receiving a lifesaving heart transplant, Lon Solomita vowed to live life to the fullest – and on Saturday, he did just that as he took another unforgettable step by marrying his soulmate inside the National…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A community rich in culture is preparing to welcome the return of a beloved tradition in their community. The bi-annual Hispanic Festival, BG Fiestaval hosted by Regional alliance of student and professionals, or RASP, is set to take place May 2-4 at 1200 Clay Street, marking its ninth consecutive year. RASP is a non-profit organization that…
SIMPSON COUNTY, Ky. — Simpson County faced another round of flooding as heavy rain swept through the region for the second time in 2025, prompting evacuations for many. While the damage wasn’t as severe as the devastating floods in February, the waters still displaced individuals and left some areas submerged across the county. Terry Brown, a local resident who had…
BOWLING GREEN, ky – Current and Former Hilltoppers everywhere are showing their pride today as Western Kentucky University hosts its second annual Day of Giving—a 24-hour initiative dedicated to supporting students, scholarships and academic programs. The event encourages alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of WKU to give back in meaningful ways. Whether through scholarships, department funding or campus programs,…
FRANKLIN, Ky. – Farmers in southern Kentucky are facing a tough start to the 2025 planting season as excessive rainfall continues to delay fieldwork and threaten early crops. With more than 5 inches of rain above normal so far this year, saturated fields are making it difficult for growers to prepare their land and plant on schedule. Laney Snider, owner…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A simple shoebox can change a life – that’s what three members of the Legacy Christian Academy of Bowling Green learned on their two-day journey to Lima, Peru with Operation Christmas Child, a Samaritan’s Purse project. Along with two other Christian schools in the United States, Legacy was part of the few chosen to participate in…
