BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Communities across south-central Kentucky are recognizing Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a day set aside to thank the men and women who serve in law enforcement and work to keep neighborhoods safe. Law enforcement agencies say support from the public helps build trust and strengthen relationships between officers and the people they serve, both during emergencies…
GLASGOW, Ky. – On the Public Square in downtown Glasgow, small businesses are more than places to eat or shop. They are meeting spots, landmarks for visitors and, for many owners, the result of years of work and risk taken on a belief that community still matters. For Danny Williams, owner of Fine Arts Bistro, the past few years have…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – 30 years after flames tore through the Howard Johnson motel on the 31-W Bypass, killing four people, firefighters in Bowling Green say the night of Jan. 6, 1996, still feels close enough to touch. The fire broke out just after 1 a.m. on a bitterly cold, snowy night, with temperatures in the 20s. At the time,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Farmers Bank & Trust has purchased land for two future branch locations in Franklin and Bowling Green, continuing its expansion across south-central and western Kentucky. Both sites are along Nashville Road about 15 miles apart, a move the bank says reflects continued investment in the Interstate 65 corridor and the communities it serves. Construction on…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – On a winter night in downtown Bowling Green, the sounds feel slightly out of place: skates scraping ice, sticks tapping and laughter carrying into the cold air. Cars roll past, drivers slow down, and some do a double take. Hockey, it turns out, has found a home here, even if only for a season. At…
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WNKY) – Simpson County officials are moving forward with a proposed ordinance aimed at regulating data centers and large on-site energy systems, as questions remain about a potential development near Franklin. The ordinance, known as Ordinance 440.70, would limit where advanced technology centers, including data centers, can locate in Simpson County and require additional oversight before any project…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Longtime friends and collaborators say Marc Owens never lost his sense of wonder, whether it was behind a drum kit, at a soundboard, or simply listening to someone else’s music for the first time. Owens, a respected drummer, producer and fixture in Bowling Green’s music scene, passed away earlier this week. Those who knew him…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The holidays are often filled with celebrations, rich meals and late nights, but health experts say small, intentional choices can help people enjoy the season without sacrificing their well-being. According to Sarah Widener, a nutritionist with Med Center Health, being realistic about eating habits during the holidays is key. Rather than taking an all-or-nothing approach,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Families looking for a free way to spend time together this holiday season can head to The Capitol by Warren County Public Library for a full day of classic animated films. The Capitol’s annual “Warming Movie Marathon” returns Friday, Dec. 26, starting at 8 a.m. The all-day event is free and open to the public,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A community-led music fundraiser is turning live performances into lasting support for WKU Public Media. Organizers and supporters gathered Monday night at White Squirrel Brewery for a ceremonial check presentation following Pints for Public Media, an all-day event held Nov. 22 that featured 17 musical acts and raised $30,000 for the station. The benefit brought together…
