RICHMOND, Ky. (WNKY) — Kentucky State Police are investigating after human skeletal remains were discovered Saturday in Madison County. Authorities say troopers from the Richmond post were contacted just before noon about possible human remains found in a wooded area off Moran Summit Road. According to state police, the initial investigation confirmed the remains were human. The Madison County Coroner…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – As thousands of fans fill Lucas Oil Stadium for the NCAA Final Four, advocates say the size of the event offers a powerful way to understand the scale of foster care in the United States. Each game inside the 70,000-seat stadium will be packed with fans, but nationwide, the number of children in foster care is…
ALVATON, Ky. (WNKY) – More than five decades after a deadly tornado tore through Alvaton, survivors say the memories remain as clear as the day it happened. The April 3, 1974 storm was part of the 1974 Super Outbreak, which produced 148 tornadoes across the United States in just two days, leaving widespread devastation in its path. Cathy Roemer-Garrison was…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – A group of Western Kentucky University students is taking what they’ve learned in the classroom and putting it into practice—through projects designed to make a lasting impact on the Bowling Green community. The inaugural class of the BGKY Ambassadors Academy graduated Wednesday, wrapping up a program focused on leadership, civic engagement, and strengthening connections between…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – It may have looked like a series of battles inside Western Kentucky University’s Downing Student Union, but the only clashes happening were between student-built robots. Hundreds of students from across Warren County and surrounding areas gathered Tuesday for the annual Robot Royale, a hands-on event that blends competition with computer science education. Adam Vincent, a…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Big changes are now in effect for Kentucky’s WIC program, with updated food packages aimed at giving families more flexibility while meeting modern nutrition standards. The updates are part of a routine review that happens about every ten years, ensuring the program aligns with guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Health officials say…
ALVATON, Ky. (WNKY) – Families gathered in Alvaton Sunday afternoon for an Easter celebration filled with games, food and community connection at Eastwood Baptist Church. The church hosted its third annual “Eggstravaganza,” a free event designed to welcome families for an afternoon of activities ahead of Easter. “We have our Easter extravaganza. This is our third annual one, and it’s…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – A local nonprofit is growing a program that gives people experiencing homelessness a safe place to recover after leaving the hospital. Hotel Inc, which focuses on health, housing, and community, provides medical respite housing… short-term, transitional housing for people who have been hospitalized with serious health conditions but have nowhere safe to go. “This is…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky (WNKY) – Demonstrations tied to the “No Kings” movement are planned across south central Kentucky and parts of Tennessee this Saturday, March 28, as part of a broader nationwide day of action. Organizers say the protests are focused on promoting democratic values and opposing what they describe as government overreach. Events are expected to remain peaceful and…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Western Kentucky University is celebrating a major milestone with the opening of the Tim and Sarah Ford Fieldhouse, a multi-purpose facility designed to serve students across campus. University leaders, donors, and community members gathered Tuesday for a ribbon cutting ceremony, marking the completion of a project years in the making. WKU President Timothy Caboni called…
