Author: WNKY Staff

Atmos Energy to complete pipe project on Louisville Road

BOWLNG GREEN, Ky. – Atmos Energy is sharing the latest on an upcoming project in Bowling Green. According to a release Wednesday, Atmos Energy will be completing a project to replace over 2,300 feet of bare steel pipe along Louisville Road from River Street to Hardy and Son Funeral Home. “Atmos Energy is committed to the safety. It is our…

Bowling Green man charged with leaving scene of accident in Russellville

RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – A Bowling Green man faces multiple charges following a crash in Logan County. According to a uniform citation, the Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2700 block of Proctor Mill Road just after 4:30 p.m. Saturday regarding a single-vehicle crash. Authorities say a caller reported a subject crashed a motorcycle and ran from the scene. Deputies…

2025 Glasgow Christmas Parade now accepting applications

GLASGOW, Ky. – Now is your chance to sign up for Kentucky’s largest night-time parade. The Glasgow Christmas Parade, presented by Phillips Family Grocery and Butcher Shop, is accepting applications to take part in this spectacular tradition. The theme this year is Neon Christmas, offering participants and spectators a display of neon-wrapped floats, luminescent costumes and other creative ways to…

WKU Public Media cuts staff by a third amid elimination of federal support

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Public Media has reportedly made cuts to a portion of its staff amid the recent elimination of federal funding. Jordan Basham, interim executive director of WKU Public Media, released the following statement Tuesday: ”WKU Public Media exists to enhance the quality of life in this region. We accomplish this by presenting unique, non-commercial programming of…

BRADD celebrates 57 years, Anderson and Thurmond honored with Tim Lee Carter Award

(Left) 2025 Tim Lee Carter Award Recipient, Kerry Anderson and presenter, Monroe County citizen board member, Carter Walden. (Right) Presenter, Warren County Attorney Amy Hale Chandler and 2025 Tim Lee Carter Award Recipient, Steve Thurmond (Past Chair). Source: BRADD. MUNFORDVILLE, Ky. – Congratulations are in order for two recipients of the Tim Lee Carter award at the Barren River Area…

Plano Elementary lockout lifted following report of ‘suspicious’ man in area

Source: Plano Elementary School. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – School officials are sharing information regarding a lockout at Plano Elementary School on Tuesday. The following statement was issued this afternoon to families by Plano Elementary principal Ben Frasier: “At Warren County Public Schools, we are dedicated to creating a safe and caring place for all students. We value open communication with…

Bowling Green man apprehended after vehicle pursuit

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A Bowling Green man is facing multiple charges following a vehicle pursuit on Tuesday morning. According to a uniform citation, the Bowling Green Police Department observed a driver that did not have a seat belt on in the area of Stubbins Street around 9:17 a.m. The citation states the officer turned around to attempt a traffic…

Portions of vandalism reported at Roland Bland Park

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green is working to learn more about vandalism at a local park. On Tuesday, Deb Highland, executive assistant and public information officer with the City of Bowling Green, shared the following statement regarding the incident: “On September 28, one of our city parks was significantly vandalized. Since that time, our Parks and…

First responders at scene of single-vehicle crash in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – One person has been transported for treatment following a crash in Warren County on Tuesday. According to Warren County sheriff Brett Hightower, deputies responded this afternoon to a single-vehicle crash on Petros Road. Hightower says one person has been transported by ambulance at this time. This is a developing story. News 40 will provide further details…

Pfizer agrees to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid in a deal with Trump

By TOM MURPHY and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Pfizer has agreed to lower drug costs under a deal struck with the Trump administration, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, as he promised similar deals will be struck with other drugmakers facing a threat of tariffs….