FRANKLIN, Ky. – Summer is blooming in Simpson County as Ruby Branch Farms prepares to open what’s believed to be Kentucky’s only full sunflower maze this Wednesday, July 30. The winding floral attraction, which stretches across several acres, is expected to draw thousands of visitors throughout its month-long run. What started nearly seven years ago as a spontaneous seed scatter…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A nonprofit known for creating a safe, social, and enriching environment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is expanding its reach. The HIVE, Inc. announced it will open a second location in Allen County in early 2026, marking a major milestone for the organization and the communities it serves. Laura Orsland, founder and executive director…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – With temperatures soaring into the triple digits, the generosity in Bowling Green is keeping pace. The annual “Stuff the Bus” campaign wrapped up its 21st year this week, collecting tens of thousands of school supplies for students in southern Kentucky. Held near the Crossroads Express, the event invited community members to donate items ranging from…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – It may be the middle of summer, but the holiday spirit made an early appearance in Bowling Green this weekend. On Saturday, SKyPAC hosted a staged reading of The Best Gift, a new musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The performance was presented by the Ramsey Theatre Company, SKyPAC’s professional resident theater company,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Western Kentucky University is celebrating a record-breaking $44.5 million in support for the 2024-25 fiscal year, a total that university officials say reflects growing momentum and enthusiasm across campus. “I think that there’s a lot of momentum happening on campus this year that was particularly bolstered by a few large gifts,” said Amanda Trabue, vice…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As temperatures across south-central Kentucky push into the 90s this week, local mechanics say the heat is doing more than making people sweat, it’s putting serious strain on cars. From tires to batteries to coolant systems, summer weather is creating problems for unprepared drivers, according to Jason Musser, a local automotive shop owner. “So if the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This Saturday marks the final day of the Summer Reading Farmers Market at the SoKY Center, capping off a season that blended local food, family fun, and a love of reading. The market will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 26, offering fresh produce, handcrafted goods, food trucks, live music, and themed activities…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Public Media is facing a financial crisis after Congress passed the Rescission Act of 2025, cutting more than $1.1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The loss means over $1.2 million will be stripped from WKU’s operation, threatening everything from student jobs to local TV and radio signals. “Losing a third of our funding…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green is putting a creative spin on this year’s leaf pickup season, and it’s asking the public to help. As part of its “Name That Leaf Legend” campaign, the city is inviting residents to submit names for its five leaf collection trucks, massive machines known for rumbling through neighborhoods every fall. While…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- Aspiring writers gathered at the Lisa Rice Library on Sunday for an author panel focused on the publishing process. The event featured four authors at different stages in their careers, including traditionally published and self-published writers. Panelists discussed topics such as editing, querying, building a platform, and the emotional challenges of getting published. “I self-published, I paid…
