Author: WNKY Staff

Ford recalling 200,000 SUVs due to fire risk

(FORD) – Ford is recalling two of its most popular SUVs. The automaker recalled 200,000 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators after learning their heating and cooling fan motors can catch fire. The specific models being recalled were build between 2015 and 2017. So far, the company has received reports of 25 fires. Twelve of those caused extensive damage to those…

Cave City man arrested following police pursuit

CAVE CITY, Ky. – A man is behind bars after Glasgow police say he fled Monday during an attempted traffic stop on North Jackson Highway. According to the Glasgow Police Department, the vehicle failed to stop and continued speeding before turning onto Goodnight Road, followed by Cap Redford Road. Eventually, the pursuit came to an end on Whitney Woods Road…

Section of Glasgow Public Square to close for political event

GLASGOW, Ky. – The streets around the north side of Glasgow Public Square will be closed starting at noon today for a political event. Glasgow police say the area will reopen around 8 p.m. The event will start at 5:30 p.m. Drivers should use caution while traveling in this area.

Glasgow PD searching for teen and her child

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is asking for assistance in locating Oneyda Martinez, 16, and her child, Jennifer Martinez. Authorities say they were last seen on Monday near Belfast Way. Martinez was last seen wearing a light blue shirt and blue jeans. Authorities stated she may be trying to go to Texas with her child. If you have…

Resident Assistant shortage at WKU

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On the hill of Western Kentucky University, there is a shortage of employees in Housing and Residence Life. After an Instagram post circulated around campus illustrating a comparison between WKU’s RA benefits to other schools in the state, News 40 spoke to Blair Jensen, an Associate Director of Housing and Residence Life. Jensen told us that…

Bowling Green reacts to “By Parties Unknown”

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – At the Capitol, a documentary was shown on one Kentucky account of lynching. News 40 set up after the documentary ran its course and asked viewers what they thought of the film. Of the people that took time to speak to us, the words “disturbing”, “sad” and “I had no idea” hung in the air. One…

Holley’s LS Fest

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Over the weekend Bowling Green hosted LS Fest for the thirteenth year with tens of thousands in attendance. Holley Performance Products throws the LS fest in celebration of the LS engine that General Motors produces and that Holley makes many parts for. During the weekend Holley offers a myriad of things to do for car enthusiasts…

Kentucky officials react to anniversary of 9/11

Several officials in Kentucky released statements for the 21st anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on U.S. soil. Gov. Andy Beshear stated, “On Sept. 11, we come together to grieve for those we lost, to remember the heroism of the brave first responders and to be resolved that we will never tolerate or allow terrorism to target the United States…

Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A slew of people showed up to support ending the disease that robs individuals of memories and other important mental functions. At the Bowling Green Ball Park, a few hundred people gathered for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s event. Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the biggest national effort to garner donations that go toward research…

Empty Bowls to take place this Thursday

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – It’s not too late if you want to participate in this year’s Empty Bowls benefit! The annual fundraising event is taking place this Thursday. Each person attending will receive a lunch of soup, bread and a beverage. In addition, attendees will receive a bowl of their choice. It makes a beautiful addition to any home and…