Author: WNKY Staff

WKU Football Announces Broadcast Plans, Kickoff Times for 11 Games

May 27, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football has announced broadcast plans and kickoff times for 11 of its 13 matchups during the 2022 season. The Hilltoppers will see five of their games televised nationally on CBS Sports Network, including the season opener against Austin Peay. Additionally, WKU will appear on the Big Ten Network for its week three road trip to Indiana….

Truck overturns, spills 45,000 pounds of corn onto roadway

May 27, 2022

WNKY Staff,

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – The Auburn Fire Department said a truck flipped on Cave Springs Road Friday morning. According to officials, the driver took the SRE corner too fast and flipped the vehicle. The fire department was dispatched to the scene at 8:53 a.m. The driver sustained minor injuries, according to KSP Trooper Daniel Priddy, public affairs officer. The accident…

Intersection in downtown Russellville set for temporary closure

May 27, 2022

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet states a road intersection will be closed in downtown Russellville starting May 31. A pavement and sidewalk improvement project will temporarily close the KY 3240 9th Street intersection with Main Street. The closure is expected to begin to reopen June 10. Drivers should seek an alternate route during this time. The transportation…

Police in search of missing juvenile

May 27, 2022

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(Source: Warren County Sheriff’s Office)BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Warren County Sheriff’s Office stated it is searching for a missing juvenile. The sheriff’s office is seeking information about the whereabouts of Mathiea “Bella” Meredith, 16, of Bowling Green. Meredith is five feet four inches in height, 135 pounds and has shoulder length brown hair. She was last seen at about…

Feel Good Friday – Veterans Luncheon

May 27, 2022

WNKY Staff,

On today’s edition of Feel Good Friday, we sit down with Felicia Bland live in studio to discuss a veterans luncheon taking place this coming Memorial Day. For more information, click here.

Pet of the Day – Lou

May 27, 2022

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Health News – What to know about salmonella

May 27, 2022

WNKY Staff,

From peanut butter to a viral video about avocados, salmonella has been in the headlines a lot recently. And summer barbecues can also heighten the risk of infections from the foodborne bacteria. Today’s Health News takes a look at the dangers and how to avoid them.

Petco Love presents BGWC Humane Society with $250,000 check

May 26, 2022

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society received $250,000 from Petco Love. The special celebration was held Thursday, May 26. This investment helps local organizations create a future where no pet is unnecessarily euthanized. The humane society says this partnership has helped them save thousands of lives. A release from the humane society stated Petco Love is…

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Free ACT retake to be available to students in Kentucky

May 26, 2022

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FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced a free ACT retake day for Kentucky public school students during the Team Kentucky update on Thursday. Beshear stated that incoming Kentucky high school seniors who have taken the ACT will be eligible to take the test for free a second time during a statewide ACT retake day in the fall of 2022….

Gov. Beshear announces over $39M in funding to fight addiction, grow mental health services

May 26, 2022

WNKY Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced over $39.3 million in federal funding Thursday for opioid response efforts and mental health services in Kentucky. The opioid response program will receive a $35.9 million grant to tackle addiction and support recovery statewide, according to a release by Beshear’s office. The release further states the commonwealth will receive an additional $3.4 million…