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SoKY’s Choice: annual Hangar Party ‘takes off’ indoors

The community showed out among the rain chance for the 2025 'Hangar Party'
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — A crowd of several hundred gathered Saturday evening inside the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport hangar for the annual Aviation Heritage Park Hangar Party—an event filled with aircraft, music and a celebration of aviation’s role in the community. The event was moved indoors this year due to the threat of rain, but organizers say that…

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Mini golf meets craft beer in Bowling Green Father’s Day celebration

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Some Bowling Green families celebrated Father’s Day with a twist this year; one that involved mini golf, music and craft beer. White Squirrel Brewery partnered with local business The Fun Forge to host a pop-up mini golf event on the brewery’s patio Sunday afternoon. The event invited dads and their families to grab a putter,…

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Cancer survivors, families gather to celebrate at annual dinner

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Cancer survivors and their families filled La Gala in Bowling Green over the weekend for an emotional Relay for Life event hosted by the American Cancer Society. The event honored those who have battled cancer and the support networks who accompanied them through it. Alan Landreth, who was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2022, shared his story of survival. “I went through induction…

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Nostalgic Block Party kicks off Duncan Hines Days and Summer

The Annual Duncan Hines Days started with a Nostalgic Block Party on Sunday
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — The city’s first-ever Fountain Square Nostalgic Block Party brought music, games, and a dash of childhood nostalgia to Bowling Green’s downtown on Sunday afternoon. The occasion officially kicked off Duncan Hines Days, a free, family-friendly celebration of local culture and community that takes place every year during the summer. Between 1 and 3 p.m., crowds…

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SoKY’s Choice: Southern Kentucky Highland Games blends strength and survival stories

The Southern Kentucky Highland Games make a powerful return to Barren County
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PARK CITY, Ky. (WNKY) – Saturday, clan banners waved, bagpipes wailed, and one man’s mission lit up the competition field. Following the cancellation of the Highland Games in Glasgow following COVID in 2020, the Southern Kentucky Highland Games made a powerful return to Barren County on Saturday, May 31, at Bell’s Tavern Park, attracting athletes, families, and fans of Scottish…

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Living History: WWII reenactment comes to life in Warren County

WWII Reenactment celebrates seventh year with Living History
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The sounds of gunfire and the rumble of tanks echoed across Phil Moore Park in Warren County over Memorial Day weekend, but not for a real battle, rather a reenactment of a real battle. Nearly 200 reenactors from more than a dozen states gathered for Operation Anvil, a World War II reenactment event designed to…

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First ‘Old Get Together’ event strikes a chord at Potter Farm

Potter Farm hosts successful debut of 'The Old Get Together' Celebration
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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The inaugural Old Get Together celebration transformed the historic Potter Farm into a vibrant celebration of folk culture on the Saturday before Memorial Day. The event featured live music, vintage baseball, artisan vendors, and a strong sense of community. Organized by local musician Adam Moore, the celebration aimed to fill a cultural gap in Bowling…

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WKU Film Students Prepare for 2025 White Squirrel Film Festival

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Lights, camera, and the culmination of years of creativity and growth: the 2025 White Squirrel Film Festival at Western Kentucky University is just days away, and for senior filmmakers, it’s a chance to showcase not only their final projects but also the evolution of their skills and passion for filmmaking. The event begins Thursday, offering…

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Community Turns Out for 17th Annual Fur Ball, BGWCHS’s Largest Fundraiser

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — Beneath dim lights and music, tuxedos and evening gowns were paired with wagging tails and adoption stories Saturday night, as the 17th annual Fur Ball brought hundreds together in a celebration not just of animals, but of the people who love and fight for them. Held at the Sloan Convention Center, the Fur Ball is…

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