BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. (WNKY) – The smell of seafood and the sound of string instruments drifted across the summer air as dozens of friends gathered for a bluegrass reunion. But this year, one face was missing, and all of them felt it. Arthur Hatfield, the banjo craftsman whose instruments carried his name across stages worldwide, died July 31 at the…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – BRASS Inc., a regional nonprofit that supports survivors of domestic violence, celebrated its 45th anniversary Saturday evening with community members, partners, and survivors. Executive Director Tori Henninger said the milestone reflects both the nonprofit’s resilience and the community’s commitment to protecting victims of abuse. Founded with just five shelter beds and a crisis line, BRASS…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Dodgeball is usually just a game, but in Bowling Green on Friday night, it turned into something bigger: Moms versus Sons. Inside the gym at Ephram White Park, dozens of dodgeballs flew across the floor as families gathered for the annual Mother-Son Dodgeball Night. The event, now in its fourth year, gave boys and their mothers…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky’s first Isaiah 117 House officially opened Friday, offering a safe, home-like environment for children entering the foster care system. A crowd gathered for the ribbon cutting in Russellville, where the new facility will serve children from Logan, Butler and Simpson counties. The nonprofit’s mission is to “change the way foster care begins” by giving children a…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Several students at Parker-Bennett-Curry Elementary got a firsthand look at some of Bowling Green’s most famous creations yesterday when members of Cultural Awareness Corvette Weekend (CACW) rolled up for the 3rd Annual CACW Youth Day. The event, themed “Cruising into Greatness,” aimed to motivate students while celebrating the city’s connection to the Corvette. CACW Executive…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky – The ding of an elevator now signals the start of student life for more than 200 Western Kentucky University students. WKU’s newest residence hall, Center Hall, was once the Hyatt Place hotel before this summer. The university leased the building after closing two major dorms, Normal Hall and Regents Hall, due to construction issues, removing about…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A new baseball league in Bowling Green is making room for every athlete, no matter their abilities. The Bambino Buddy Ball League will launch its inaugural season later this year, serving children and young adults ages 5 to 20 with physical and intellectual disabilities. Players will be paired with volunteer “buddies” from the community who help…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – In Bowling Green’s Fairview Plaza, a place locals have dubbed “Fairview Lake,” flooding has been a problem for decades, and officials say the cause dates back generations. “This spot was a known sinkhole 75 years ago, and Mother Nature still wants to drain all the water from this area right here,” said Bowling Green Public…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Jackson’s Orchard marked its 60th anniversary Saturday with fresh peaches, homemade treats and a crowd of longtime customers. Founded in 1966 by Bill Jackson and his wife, the family-run farm has weathered decades of challenges facing orchards nationwide. “We have survived for 60 years, and my daughter and grandson have taken over the management…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The rumble of classic Chevrolets filled Beech Bend Raceway this weekend as the Tri-Five Nationals celebrated its 10th year, and announced that Bowling Green will be its permanent home. Here is this week’s SOKY’s Choice, brought to you by JC Kirby & Son. The event, known as the world’s largest gathering of 1955–57…
