Author: WNKY Staff

Aviation Heritage Park Museum officially opens

Photo source: Aviation Heritage ParkBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – What started as a dream turned into reality for the Aviation Heritage Park this past Saturday. The Aviation Heritage Park Museum is now officially open. Bob Bubnis, the executive director of the Aviation Heritage Park and Museum, says, “To be able to cut the ribbon and open the doors and see the…

2 dead after multi-vehicle collision in Simpson County

FRANKLIN, Ky. – Two people have died following a collision over the weekend in Simpson County. The Kentucky State Police says it received a call Saturday night around 11:48 p.m. in reference to a fatal collision. Troopers responded to the scene near the 6300 block of Bowling Green Road in Simpson County. Authorities say they learned through a preliminary investigation…

Community lends to a cause at annual Yellowstone fundraiser

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Our community stayed busy this past weekend as the Family Enrichment Center held their annual Yellowstone fundraiser. Saturday, so many of you came out to the Family Enrichment Center to help raise money for their foster adoption program and help them support local families. With food, games and music from Tyronne Dunne and Kinfolk, it was…

Out of Darkness Walk brings awareness for 11th year

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One organization spent their weekend looking to get you involved in spreading the word against suicide with an annual walk. On Sunday, the 11th annual Suicide Awareness Walk, better known as the Out of the Darkness Walk, kicked off. The Out of the Darkness community walk is a journey of remembrance, hope and support. One organization…

Living Well: Safe Sleep

It’s baby safety month and new data from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission shows that young children are still dying from unsafe sleep environments or misuse of nursery products. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40s Morgan Hoover takes a look at the report and has more on how to keep babies safe.

Med Center Health 10K Classic to impact traffic

Map posted by WKU Parking and Transportation Services (Facebook)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The 2023 Medical Center Bowling Green 10K Classic is taking place Saturday, Sept. 23. City officials say some streets near Western Kentucky University and downtown Bowling Green will be closed from 7:15 to 11 a.m. Access to campus will be limited to the intersection of 14th Avenue and…

Glasgow police arrest man after robbery at U.S. Bank

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Glasgow man has been arrested after police say they responded to a robbery at the U.S. Bank at 100 Wall St. The Glasgow Police Department says it responded to the incident on Friday at about 1 p.m. After arriving, police say they located Adam J. Wood, 42, of Glasgow. Authorities say they confirmed Wood handed the…

Living Well: National Sickle Cell Awareness Month

September marks National Sickle Cell Awareness Month. While the N.I.H says more than 100-thousand people battle this disease in the USA, many don’t know much about it. That’s why in today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has five things to know about this condition and why early detection is critical.

Gov. Andy Beshear provides update on sports wagering a week ahead of mobile launch

FRANKFORT, Ky. – During Thursday’s Team Kentucky update, Gov. Andy Beshear described the financial impact so far two weeks after opening in-person sports betting and what to expect next. So far, Beshear’s office says the first two opening weekends showed over $4.5 million was wagered in the state. “This is a strong number that certainly reflects the excitement Kentuckians have for…

Starbucks facing lawsuit over Refresher drinks

Photo source: CNN, TWITTER, STARBUCKS, Twitter/Starbucks(CNN) – A popular drink might be missing an ingredient advertised in its name. That’s the claim in a consumer protection lawsuit against Starbucks over the coffee giant’s Refresher line of drinks. Noan Kominis of New York and Jason McAllister of California brought the suit. The drinks in question are the Refresher line Mango Dragon-Fruit,…