Author: WNKY Staff

UPDATE: Nearly $65k raised so far to benefit officer Matt Davis

Photo source: Bowling Green Police DepartmentBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The numbers are still rolling in for Thursday’s fundraiser for officer Matt Davis, and the total is already impressive. According to Cotton BBQ owner Eric Cotton, the total amount raised so far has reached nearly $65,000. Of those funds, Cotton says up to about $40,000 came from Cotton BBQ alone. The…

Living Well: Uterine Fibroids

An estimated 26-million women of reproductive age in the U.S. have uterine fibroids and many may not even know it. But for those who have symptoms, these non-cancerous tumors can cause severe pain and have a significant impact on quality of life. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s Morgan Hoover has more on the…

Local business owner could see impact from possible UPS strike

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – So far, there is still no movement on contract negotiations between UPS and the union representing employees. If a deal isn’t inked by the end of this month, we could be looking at a nationwide strike, halting package deliveries across the country. This is tough news to process for one Bowling Green small business owner, who…

Governor adds Nichols to WKU Board of Regents

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed Cynthia (CJ) Nichols of Haverford, Pennsylvania, to the Board of Regents of Western Kentucky University. According to WKU, she replaces her husband, George Nichols III, whose term expired at the end of June. She will serve through July 9, 2029. A 1982 graduate of WKU, she retired after serving for many…

FBI raid of Bullitt County home uncovers human remains

Photo source: WAVELOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – FBI agents investigating a stolen body parts scandal made a morbid discovery. While executing a search warrant on Tuesday, officers found dozens of human bones at an apartment in Mount Washington, Kentucky, including 40 skulls. Some of the bones were set up like furniture, and one of the skulls had a scarf tied around…

Harbor Steel & Supply Corporation opens new operation at Kentucky Transpark

Photo source: Harbor Steel & SupplyBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Harbor Steel & Supply Corporation opened its new facility in Bowling Green on Thursday. The company, a metals distributor and manufacturer founded in Michigan, held its grand opening in the Kentucky Transpark. According to the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, Commonwealth Boulevard is the company’s seventh location across the country….

McDonald’s is giving away free fries for National French Fry Day

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Thursday is National French Fry Day, and McDonald’s is on board to celebrate. According to a release, McDonald’s is giving away free french fries of any size for one day only. No purchase is necessary at participating locations. Exclusively on the McDonald’s app, you can claim the offer at participating McDonald’s restaurants.    

Living Well: Pickleball Injuries

Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. The number of people playing pickleball grew by 159 percent over three years to nearly nine million in 2022, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. But, as the game is gaining popularity, doctors are seeing more pickleball-related injuries. In today’s Living Well, brought to you by Springhill Pharmacy, News 40’s…

WKU Baseball hosts camp

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Baseball is currently hosting their second wave of summer camps. The camps began on Sunday, July 9th and have focused on improving hitting, pitching, base running, fielding, and so much more. They are designed for the community to get to know the players and coaching staff, as well as improve their fundamentals. “I always call…