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SoKY’s Choice: Local Girl Scouts honored for service, leadership at recognition ceremony

Micah Henson,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Several young women from across south-central Kentucky were recognized Sunday for years of service, leadership, and personal growth through Girl Scouts. The Older Girl Recognition Ceremony, held at the Houchens Program Center in Bowling Green, honored both Silver Award recipients and graduating high school seniors, marking major milestones within the organization. The Silver Award, the…

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Bowling Green unveils new visitors center, launches updated tourism brand

Micah Henson,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Community leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a new home for the Bowling Green Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, marking a major investment in tourism and economic development for the region. The new facility is designed to serve as a central hub for visitors, offering a welcoming space that highlights the city’s…

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Lawmakers share session updates at Bowling Green town hall

Micah Henson,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – State lawmakers met with community members Tuesday evening in Bowling Green to discuss the outcomes of this year’s Kentucky General Assembly during a legislative update hosted by Americans for Prosperity Kentucky. The event, held at the Bosnian American Association, featured a panel of local legislators including Robert Duvall, Kevin Jackson, Michael Meredith, and Mike Wilson….

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NWS Louisville reports preliminary results show EF-0 hit Hart County

WNKY Staff, Micah Henson,

HART COUNTY, Ky. – The National Weather Service Louisville says a preliminary damage survey shows an EF-0 hit Hart County overnight. According to NWS Louisville, it occurred northwest Hart County to the east of Millerstown, Kentucky. The NWS says the maximum wind speed reached near 80 miles per hour. This follows after Hart County Emergency Management Director Tony Keithley confirmed…

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South Warren graduate launches job board to combat ‘ghost listings’

Micah Henson,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – After applying for jobs that turned out not to exist, recent University of Louisville and South Warren High School graduate Dylan Stanke decided to build his own solution. Stanke, founder of Easyr, says frustration with fake or outdated online listings led him to create a job board focused on manually verified, local positions. “I really…

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SoKY’s Choice: Fur Ball raises support for Humane Society amid growing animal intake

Micah Henson,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Hundreds filled a Bowling Green ballroom Saturday night for the annual “Fur Ball,” raising critical funds for the Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society as the organization faces a sharp rise in the number of animals in its care. Organizers say the event reached capacity before tickets were even publicly available, underscoring strong community support for…

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News 40 Weather Reports: Citizen Scientists help fill weather data gaps through CoCoRaHS program

Micah Henson,

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…

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Kentucky Coroners Conference debuts in Bowling Green, draws statewide attendance

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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…

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Airport Board reviews safety training, growth plans in Bowling Green

Micah Henson,

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…

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Christian Family Radio celebrates 40 years with ribbon cutting

Micah Henson,

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…

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