Author: Micah Henson

Trial date set for brothers accused in 2023 death of Ayanna Morgan

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…

Community Comes Together to Fight Cancer at Annual Relay For Life

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.  (WNKY) — The sun shone bright on Saturday afternoon as survivors, caregivers, and community members gathered at the Bowling Green Ballpark for Warren County’s Relay For Life, a fundraising event dedicated to honoring those affected by cancer and supporting a cancer-free future. Lisa Cook, a breast cancer survivor of 13 years, described the event as “lovely,” highlighting…

SoKY’s Choice: Baseball Meets Bravery, WKU Hosts Louisville Slugger Warriors in Charity Game

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — The sound of bats cracking and gloves popping echoed across Nick Denes Field on Saturday, but the real story wasn’t written in the box score. It was written in the heart. Western Kentucky University Baseball hosted the Louisville Slugger Warriors, the nation’s first and only competitive amputee baseball team, in a charity exhibition game that…

Community Rallies for Retired Horses at Fancy Jordan Fall Festival

MAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. (WNKY) — Families from across Edmonson County came together over the weekend for the inaugural Fancy Jordan Fall Festival, celebrating food, music, and community while raising funds to support retired horses. The event, held Saturday at Double J Stables, was hosted by the Fancy Jordan Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to providing lifetime care for horses after their…

SoKY’s Choice: Community celebrates Hispanic Heritage at Barren County YMCA

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Barren County YMCA was filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Latin America on Sunday as families gathered for the third annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. The event, which ran from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., invited the community to celebrate Hispanic culture through food, music, and family activities. Local vendors offered authentic dishes such as…

Feel Good Friday: Hive Society marks 10 Years with Soirée

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — The Hive Society celebrated its 10th anniversary this week with its Annual Cocktail Soirée, highlighting a decade of growth and support for families across south central Kentucky. Founder and Executive Director Laura Orsland reflected on the organization’s journey, which began with her search for opportunities for her son after high school. “The whole idea of…

News 40 Weather Reports: Artificial Intelligence in weather forecasting and future

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — A new professor in the Earth, Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences Department at Western Kentucky University says artificial intelligence is changing the way meteorologists understand and predict the weather. “I started doing AI back in 2016, when not many people in weather and climate were even talking about it,” said Dr. Manmeet Singh, WKU assistant professor…

ADHD Awareness Month highlights challenges, strengths and new tools

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) — October is ADHD Awareness Month, and advocates say it’s a chance to break down misconceptions and highlight both the struggles and strengths of living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. “People who are neurodivergent are frequently mislabeled and misunderstood,” said Hannah Bookbinder, an ADHD and Executive Functioning Skills Coach. “One of the common themes that my clients bring up…

Hot Rod Ultra pushes limits while raising money for Curbside Ministries

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The crack of bats was replaced with the sound of running shoes this weekend at Bowling Green Ballpark, where athletes took part in the Hot Rod Ultra, a 24-hour endurance event with a mission beyond the miles. The race, founded by Kevin Winn, CEO of MUUVWELL, transforms the Bowling Green Ballpark concourse into a looping…

SoKY’s Choice: Bowling Green International Festival celebrates culture, food, and community

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The sound of drums, the smell of sizzling food, and the sight of colorful flags filled Circus Square Park this weekend as the Bowling Green International Festival brought thousands downtown to celebrate culture from around the globe. Organizers called it one of the largest turnouts in recent years, thanks in part to clear skies and…