Author: WNKY Staff

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…

BGPD working multiple robberies in Bowling Green

(Source: Bowling Green Police Department)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Five robberies occurred this past weekend in several parts of the city in Bowling Green. The Bowling Green Police Department stated they are still trying to determine if the same suspect committed all the robberies. According to BGPD, the robberies took place at Minit Mart on Morgantown Road, Family Dollar on Glen…

$95.7 million approved for Kentucky tornado recovery

FRANKFORT, Ky.– FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration are providing $95.7 million in federal funds for disaster recovery following the December tornadoes. The declaration was made nine months after the disaster struck western Kentucky. From this funding, over $15.8 million will go to housing assistance and other disaster needs, while more than $59.3 million in SBA low-interest disaster loans…

Troopers honored at Kentucky State Police Sworn Award Ceremony

LONDON, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police held its Sworn Awards Ceremony in Lexington to honor 75 troopers and officers. KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. recognized the agency’s troopers and officers for going beyond the mission of KSP in 2021 to protect and serve citizens by responding to two historic natural disasters, running into unthinkable dangers, assisting with the continued…

UPDATE: WCSO identifies victim in homicide investigation

Police are currently searching for the victim’s father, Damien Bowden. (Source: WCSO)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim in what they now say is a homicide investigation. The WCSO stated they are actively working a homicide of Daquanna Bowden, 30. Daquanna was found in her father’s Payton Landing apartment located at 6099 Scottsville Road,…

Leslie David Baker visits Bowling Green ballpark

(Source: Bowling Green Hot Rods)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – News 40 ran into Stanley Hudson today all the way from Scranton. At the Bowling Green Ball Park, Leslie David Baker who plays Stanley Hudson from hit tv show “The Office ” came to do a meet and greet with fans. During the evening, Baker took pictures and signed crossword puzzles, Stanley…