BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — The sound of bats cracking and gloves popping echoed across Nick Denes Field on Saturday, but the real story wasn’t written in the box score. It was written in the heart. Western Kentucky University Baseball hosted the Louisville Slugger Warriors, the nation’s first and only competitive amputee baseball team, in a charity exhibition game that…
MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. (WNKY) — Families from across Edmonson County came together over the weekend for the inaugural Fancy Jordan Fall Festival, celebrating food, music, and community while raising funds to support retired horses. The event, held Saturday at Double J Stables, was hosted by the Fancy Jordan Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing lifetime care for horses after their…
GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County YMCA was filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Latin America on Sunday as families gathered for the third annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. The event, which ran from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., invited the community to celebrate Hispanic culture through food, music, and family activities. Local vendors offered authentic dishes such as…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — The Hive Society celebrated its 10th anniversary this week with its Annual Cocktail Soirée, highlighting a decade of growth and support for families across south central Kentucky. Founder and Executive Director Laura Orsland reflected on the organization’s journey, which began with her search for opportunities for her son after high school. “The whole idea of…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — A new professor in the Earth, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences Department at Western Kentucky University says artificial intelligence is changing the way meteorologists understand and predict the weather. “I started doing AI back in 2016, when not many people in weather and climate were even talking about it,” said Dr. Manmeet Singh, WKU assistant professor…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — October is ADHD Awareness Month, and advocates say it’s a chance to break down misconceptions and highlight both the struggles and strengths of living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. “People who are neurodivergent are frequently mislabeled and misunderstood,” said Hannah Bookbinder, an ADHD and Executive Functioning Skills Coach. “One of the common themes that my clients bring up…
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…
