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,…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Public Schools and the Warren County Sheriff’s Office are celebrating a new communications enhancement project made possible through federal funding secured by Congressman Brett Guthrie. During a ceremony at Greenwood High School, district leaders said the $570,000 project improves radio connectivity between schools and emergency responders across the county, a vital upgrade for one…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — A Warren County man accused of being involved in a fatal shooting at a Bowling Green business is set to stand trial next week. Darris Allen, 42, appeared in court Tuesday, where a judge scheduled his trial for Oct. 17. Allen remains in the Warren County Regional Jail on a $500,000 cash bond, charged with…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — A Warren County judge has set a trial date for twin brothers accused in the 2023 death of Ayanna Morgan, a 21-year-old Western Kentucky University student who was shot outside the Muse Apartments. Malik and Malcolm Jones appeared in court Tuesday for a pre-trial conference, where the judge scheduled their joint trial to begin on…
