BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Each tick of the clock marks a second in a day, normally 86,400 of them. But on July 9, 2025, Earth completed its rotation 1.3 milliseconds faster than usual, making it at least the shortest day this year if not ever recorded since atomic clocks came online. Scientists say this abrupt speed-up isn’t a daily…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – The Family Enrichment Center, Inc. has been recognized by Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky for its frontline role in strengthening families and working to prevent child abuse across south-central Kentucky. The recognition came during Partner Appreciation Month in June, when Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky highlighted local organizations delivering critical support to parents and caregivers. FEC was…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Music and microphones stood in for uniforms Friday night as veterans from across the region gathered at White Squirrel Brewery for “Patriot Stories,” a songwriting round that gave former service members a platform to share their experiences through original songs and spoken word. The event, hosted by the national initiative Patriot Stories, focused on giving…
HART COUNTY, Ky. (WNKY) – A new Fourth of July tradition took root this weekend in Hart County, as local veterans swapped uniforms for aprons and opened their arms to the community for an evening of food, fellowship and purpose. The Hart County Veterans Committee hosted its first-ever Community Picnic on Saturday, offering free hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and drinks…
MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) – The sweet scent of funnel cakes and the roar of four-wheelers filled the air as the Hart County Fair wrapped up on Saturday, July 5, but the memories made there still linger in the small Kentucky town. Three generations of the Dunagan family made the trip together, including Grace, her grandson, and great-grandson Mateo. “That was…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Board of Commissioners began Tuesday’s meeting with a moment of recognition for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1298, honored for being named an All-State Team for 2024-2025. City officials celebrated the post’s more than 750 volunteer hours and over $40,000 raised for charitable causes, alongside its exceptional membership efforts. The meeting began…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WNKY) – Cookouts, parades and fireworks may be Fourth of July traditions, but so is heat. This year, officials are warning that dangerously high temperatures and humidity could turn celebrations into emergencies if precautions aren’t taken. Stephen Parrott, EMT field supervisor for Medical Center EMS, says that people often underestimate how hot it really is. “People will…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) – A local animal shelter says it may be forced to close its doors as early as July 18 if it doesn’t receive an urgent influx of financial support. The Humane Society for Logan County, a cat-only shelter that has served the area for decades, says it’s facing an unprecedented financial crisis brought on by an overwhelming…
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The music was loud, the lemonade cold, and the inflatables bouncing, all signs that Thunderfest had returned to south-central Kentucky. But this year, the 54th annual, the celebration came with a new name and a deeper sense of pride. Earlier this year, the annual festival was renamed The Hayward Minton Thunderfest in honor of 103-year-old World…
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Umbrellas went up and muddy shoes piled in, but the Logan County Fair didn’t miss a beat this week, even with clouds overhead and rain in the forecast on Friday. Crowds still lined up for carnival rides, fried food, and Friday night’s thunderous tractor pull. Many said the weather didn’t stop them from showing up, or showing…
