Author: WNKY Staff
Health News – New COVID and migrant surges could hit at same time
COVID-19 cases might soon increase in your community. They’re already up in some states. Experts say that’s due to the highly-contagious Omicron subvariant BA.2. Those changing trends come as the CDC is lifting a public health order from the start of the pandemic, related to migration of the Southern border. As today’s Health News reports, the U.S. might soon face…
Missing juvenile found safe
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Eleven-year-old Bawi Ven has been located and found safe, according to Bowling Green Police Department. Ven was formerly missing and last seen at the Walmart on Walton Avenue at about 3:30 p.m. Sunday, according to a Facebook post by BGPD.
Tops Launch Five Homers in Series-Opening Win Against FIU
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – For the first time since 2013, WKU Softball saw Hilltoppers strike for back-to-back-to-back home runs in the third inning of Friday night’s 9-5 win over FIU. If that wasn’t enough, WKU went for back-to-back homers again in the bottom of the sixth to take the lead for good. Five different players connected for WKU’s five home runs in…
High School Baseball/Softball Highlights 4/1/22
SCORES Greenwood 16 vs. Metcalfe County 1
10 Russellville Panthers ink Letters of intent
RUSSELLVILLE, Ky. – Russellville High School hosted a huge signing day on their campus. After an incredible season and a run to the state championship, the Panthers’ football program had numerous guys sign to play at the next level. Anthony Woodard signed his letter of intent to play at Eastern Kentucky University, Javori Gamble is continuing his football career at Murray…
Ramadan begins April 2; local woman shares Ramadan customs
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Starting April 2, Ramadan will begin for those who practice Islam, including here in Bowling Green. Ramadan includes a month of fasting from around 4 a.m. until after 7 p.m. past sunset. The fasting includes no food or water. One local woman shared why fasting is a part of the celebration. “God asked us to fast,…
Early Easter egg hunt on the hill benefits Kentucky vets, tornado victims
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Easter is early to the hill. The Hilltopper Hunt on WKU’s campus gave students an opportunity to win prizes while also supporting the Kentucky Veterans Brigade and those effected by the December tornado. Students could give five dollars or donate food to hunt for some Easter eggs filled with raffle tickets and a chance to win…
Proclamation signed for National Child Abuse Prevention Month
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Family Enrichment Center gathered people at the Fountain Square Park to sign the proclamation for April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The state of Kentucky is number one in child abuse. As for Bowling Green, we see the importance of not only bringing awareness to the community, but to step in to prevent child…
Bill heading to Beshear could change public library boards
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A bill heading to the governor’s desk may change how libraries gain new board members. On Wednesday, March 30, the Kentucky Senate and House passed SB 167, which changes the way library boards are appointed. The Warren County Public Library Board of Trustees currently fills vacancies by submitting two names to the judge executive, who picks…
Broadcasting Live from the German American Bank Studio
