Author: WNKY Staff

BGFD says 13 year-old Nyssa Brown is not just another missing person

BOWLING GREEN, Ky: At a press conference this evening, Bowling Green Fire Department Chief, Justin Brooks, says they are expanding the search to locate 13 year-old Nyssa Brown. Nyssa is the seventh member of the Brown family that lived on Moss Creek. 36-year-old Rachel Brown, 35-year-old Steven Brown, Steven’s mother Victoria Smith their and children, Nariah, Nolynn, and Nyles were all…

Hot Rods Set Up Tornado Relief Auction Online

MLB, MiLB teams pitch in to help rebuild in wake of devastation

Bowling Green, Kentucky–The Bowling Green Hot Rods, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, have announced the team will hold a special online auction to aid in relief efforts across South-Central Kentucky. The auction will feature many items and experiences donated from around baseball with 100% of the proceeds staying local to help the Bowling Green community rebuild. “Our staff and…

BREAKING: Bowling Green police confirm only one person still missing after the deadly tornadoes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky: The Bowling Green Police Department confirms that there is only one reported person still missing after Saturday’s deadly tornadoes. 13 year-old Nyssa Brown is the seventh member of the Brown family who lived in the Moss Creek area. The Warren County Coroner says the other members of the family, 36-year-old Rachel Brown, 35-year-old Steven Brown, Steven’s mother Victoria…

DAV provides checks, care packages to veterans affected by tornadoes

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Throughout the rest of the week, Disabled American Veterans will be at the Veterans Alliance Center on Bypass 31-W. The DAV has care packages and as well as checks to veterans who were affected by the tornadoes. There are $500 checks for food and clothing, in addition to $1,000 checks for housing needs. DAV National Supervisor Gerry…

BREAKING: A man dies while helping to clean tornado debris in Warren County

WARREN COUNTY, Ky: The number of people dead after a tornado hits Warren County is now at 16 confirmed fatalities. Warren County Coroner, Kevin Kirby, tells News40 that 67 year-old Terry Martin Jayne was helping with clean-up efforts when he suffered a heart attack in Warren County. Jayne was rushed to the Medical Center in Bowling Green where he was…

SoKY Ice Rink is back open

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Some good news for one local Christmas attraction. The SoKY Ice Rink in downtown Bowling Green has returned to its normal hours of operation. The rink was closed for a few days in the immediate aftermath of the tornado, but is now open as a place to rekindle any lost Christmas cheer. Hours of operation for…

Sunrise Spotlight – Registering with FEMA is key to rebuilding process

FEMA Public Information Officer Nate Custer joined us in the SoKY Sunrise Studio this morning, and he explained the importance of registering with FEMA if you have damage to any of your property. To register with FEMA, you can visit their website or call them at (800) 621-3362. For more information from Nate Custer watch his full interview with SoKY…

Fountain Square Players hosting donation drive alongside performance of ‘A Christmas Carol’

The Fountain Square Players are hosting a donation drive alongside their performance of A Christmas Carol. Saturday’s performance was canceled because of the recent storms, and it has been rescheduled for this Thursday evening. The theater troupe is asking all patrons to bring non-perishable foods to the Capitol Theater  ahead of the performance. Mitchell Berman from The Fountain Square Players…