BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – A long-standing Christmas tradition at the Houchens Center carries a deeper meaning this year, as organizers dedicated one of the event’s most recognizable trees to the late Romanza Johnson, a beloved supporter remembered for her generosity and volunteer spirit. The “Trees of Christmas” Open House, now in its 47th year, fills the historic center with…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The BG Freedom Walkers brought neighbors, families and volunteers together Sunday evening for their sixth annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, a celebration focused on food, fellowship and unity. Held at the Plum Springs Community Center, the free dinner featured home-cooked dishes, raffles, live performances and activities for families. Organizers say the goal is not just to…
MORGANTOWN, Ky. (WNKY) – Butler County said its final goodbye to Jailer Wayne Russ on Sunday, a man remembered not just for the uniform he wore, but for the compassion, humor, and generosity that carried him through every corner of the county he served. Hundreds packed into Smith Funeral Home and spilled into the hallways as friends, coworkers, and families…
GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) – A large crowd filled downtown Glasgow on Saturday as the city officially kicked off the holiday season with its annual Light Up Glasgow celebration, an event organizers say continues to grow each year. Kevin Myatt, a member of the Glasgow Renaissance Committee, said the gathering has become a community staple centered on local students who perform…
TODD COUNTY, Ky. (WNKY) — A brief EF-1 tornado touched down early Saturday in southern Todd County, the National Weather Service in Paducah confirmed after conducting a storm survey. The tornado formed along a broken line of showers around 12:38 a.m., producing estimated peak winds of 98 mph as it tracked 1.6 miles with a maximum width of 75 yards…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) — Logan County residents spent Tuesday evening giving feedback on two design concepts for a proposed 241-acre county park, offering input on amenities ranging from amphitheaters to hiking trails. The come-and-go session at the Logan County CTC allowed residents to study the plans and use green stickers to vote on features they want prioritized. Community member Jim…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Western Kentucky University brought extra energy to Diddle Arena on Tuesday with a halftime corgi race during the Hilltoppers’ men’s basketball game. Fans filled the arena with cheers as the dogs bounded across the court in one of the night’s most popular moments. Jude McTavish III crossed the finish line first, earning the win and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center celebrated a major step in its ongoing expansion Tuesday as crews raised the final steel beam into place on the new Robert P. Ramsey Annex, a 34,000-square-foot addition scheduled to open in early 2026. The beam was signed by construction crews, SKyPAC leadership and local officials before being lifted…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – As fall leaves pile up across Bowling Green, city crews are moving through the first zones of the annual leaf pickup program, a weeks-long operation that protects the city’s underground cave systems and supports an agricultural partnership with Western Kentucky University. Public Works director Andy Souza said Bowling Green’s geology makes the program more critical…
GLASGOW, Ky. (WNKY) — The annual Hometown Showdown returned Saturday night with big performances and an even bigger impact, raising more than $55,000 for the TJ Community Mission Foundation and its planned state-of-the-art rehabilitation center at the TJ Health Pavilion. The lip-sync event, known for its high energy and community participation, drew a packed crowd. Organizers said the fundraiser continues…
