EDMONTON, Ky. (WNKY) — Under a cloudy November sky, the people of Metcalfe County gathered Sunday afternoon to honor one of Kentucky’s most respected public servants, Judge Tom Emberton, with the unveiling of a life-sized bronze statue outside the courthouse that bears his name. The ceremony drew family, friends, and state leaders, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Congressman James…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Music, masks and meaningful moments filled the National Corvette Museum Saturday night as the Center for Courageous Kids hosted its annual Stars and Six Strings Masquerade Party. The elegant evening brought together community members with one shared goal, to help children living with serious medical conditions experience the joy of summer camp at no cost….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — The City of Bowling Green is adding another $750,000 to its ongoing sinkhole repair efforts, as officials say recent heavy rains and unstable ground continue to create new problems across the city. The Board of Commissioners this week approved a change order with Scott & Ritter, Inc., bringing the total cost of the city’s demolition…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Family, friends and fellow law enforcement officers filled Hillvue Heights Church on Tuesday morning to remember the life and legacy of sheriff Jerry “Peanuts” Gaines, a man whose name became a cornerstone of Warren County’s history. Born in Bowling Green on June 28, 1937, Gaines served his country as a military policeman in the U.S….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Under partly cloudy skies and mild fall temperatures, thousands poured into the Bowling Green Ballpark on Saturday to celebrate the 10th annual Bourbon and Brewfest, a decade of Kentucky flavor, local pride, and community connection. For Ashley Harold, assistant manager at Springhill Liquors, the festival isn’t just about bourbon or beer; it’s about people. She…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Despite a steady drizzle Sunday afternoon, families packed the parking lots outside The Medical Center at Bowling Green to celebrate the men and women who serve their community. The 2025 Heroes Fest brought together first responders from across Warren County for an afternoon of trunk-or-treat fun, community connection, and appreciation. Hosted by Medical Center EMS,…
FRANKLIN, Ky. (WNKY) — In a tense and emotional meeting that stretched more than four hours, the Franklin-Simpson Planning and Zoning Commission voted Tuesday night to recommend not approving a proposed zoning text amendment that could have paved the way for large-scale data centers in Simpson County. The public hearing, held at the Franklin Police Department, drew a standing-room-only crowd….
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Anime fans from across Kentucky and beyond filled the Corvette Museum Conference Center on Sunday for Bowling Green Anime-Fest, a celebration of pop culture, creativity, and community. The annual event, now in its fourth year, featured voice actors, artists, vendors, trivia contests and a packed cosplay competition. Organizers said the day-long convention continues to grow…
HART COUNTY, Ky. (WNKY) — Shovels hit the ground Thursday as community members, veterans and animal advocates celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Animal Haven of Hart County, a privately funded, state-of-the-art shelter that organizers say will transform the way animals are cared for across the county. “Well, today we’re breaking ground for the new Animal Haven of Hart County,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Families in South Central Kentucky got a chance to share their voices Wednesday night as Norton Children’s hosted a community listening session in Bowling Green to help design its new pediatric care campus — only the second dedicated children’s hospital in the state. The “Follow the Balloon” session at Cumberland Trace Elementary invited parents, caregivers,…
