BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The crack of bats was replaced with the sound of running shoes this weekend at Bowling Green Ballpark, where athletes took part in the Hot Rod Ultra, a 24-hour endurance event with a mission beyond the miles. The race, founded by Kevin Winn, CEO of MUUVWELL, transforms the Bowling Green Ballpark concourse into a looping…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The sound of drums, the smell of sizzling food, and the sight of colorful flags filled Circus Square Park this weekend as the Bowling Green International Festival brought thousands downtown to celebrate culture from around the globe. Organizers called it one of the largest turnouts in recent years, thanks in part to clear skies and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Stewart Richey Construction, Inc. has officially partnered with the U.S. Army through the Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program, pledging new opportunities for service members transitioning to civilian life. The company formalized the agreement Friday with a signing ceremony alongside Lt. Col. Michael Johnson, commander of the Nashville Recruiting Battalion. “This ceremony was all about Stewart…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — The Capitol Theatre lit up with shiny sequins, wigs, and air guitars Saturday night, but the annual Lip Sync Battle was about much more than the music. The event raises funds for Megan’s Mobile Grocery, a nonprofit that delivers fresh food to neighborhoods across Bowling Green. “It’s fun, it’s exciting, but it’s also fun with…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky (WNKY) — After closing its doors earlier this year, Mary Jane’s Chocolates is set to return to Bowling Green with new flavors, new plans and the same sweet tradition. Owner Marie Bryant announced the official reopening date. “We’ve finally settled on Saturday, October 25th. That’s going to be our opening day,” she said. The business, founded by…
HALFWAY, Ky. – Michelle Howell calls her farm Need More Acres, but the name means more than land. For her, it’s about feeding people, training future farmers and making healthy food accessible year-round. Michelle and her husband, Nathan, started farming in 2013 on just two acres in Warren County. “We became full time farmers in 2013 on those two acres,”…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – To those who knew him best, Danny Renshaw was more than a successful businessman or a familiar name in Kentucky’s automotive industry. He was a man who lived his life by faith, resilience, generosity and who never missed a chance to remind those around him to “feel the love.” His daughter, Deborah Parker Renshaw, remembers…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The Bowling Green Fire Department is taking a pause on non-emergency work Sept. 17-19 to take part in “Safety Stand Down,” a multi-day reset aimed at letting firefighters refocus on safety, training, and mental health, officials said. The department’s announcement on Facebook explained that “for the remainder of the week, your BGFD Firefighters will be…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Bowling Green and Warren County leaders joined the community over the weekend to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month during the ninth annual BG Fiestaval. The three-day festival featured traditional food, drinks, music and dancing, drawing residents together to honor Hispanic culture and traditions. On Saturday, Mayor Todd Alcott, members of the Bowling Green City Commission and…
GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) – After a one-year hiatus, Groove & Glow returned to the Glasgow Municipal Airport this weekend, drawing hundreds of people, and even some dogs, to a night of music, food and glowing hot air balloons. The free festival, presented by Entertain Glasgow with support from the City of Glasgow, Barren County Tourism and T.J. Regional Health, featured…
