Author: WNKY Staff

Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie dies at 79

Source: Getty Images via CNN Newsource(CNN) – Fleetwood Mac’s Christine McVie has died at age 79. Her family says she passed away peacefully in the company of family at a hospital Wednesday after a brief illness. The singer-songwriter was behind some of Fleetwood Mac’s biggest hits. The band issued a statement saying she was the best musician anyone could have…

Woman indicted after fatal accident caused death of 8-year-old

CARTER COUNTY, Ky. – A woman has been indicted in relation to a child’s death in a car accident last year. The Carter County Grand Jury indicted Crystal Hodge, 37, on charges of first-degree assault, first-degree wanton endangerment and first-degree murder. On Jan. 24, 2021, the Kentucky State Police responded to a single-vehicle fatality. KSP says the accident resulted in…

KSP to gather food donations at Cram the Cruiser

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is hosting a Cram the Cruiser food drive! Local KSP troopers, officers and volunteers will be accepting non-perishable food to supply families across Kentucky with a holiday meal. You can catch KSP Post 3’s event on Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sam’s Club at 3200 Ken Bale Boulevard…

‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ returning to theaters

Source: CNN via CNN NewsourceBOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” is returning to theaters for its 75th anniversary. The film will be shown at theaters across the U.S. on Dec. 18 and Dec. 21. Locally, tickets can be purchased online for Regal Bowling Green on Great Escape Court on their website. The movie first premiered…

Community Driven – Trunk or Treat

For this week’s Community Driven interview, we met with India Blankenship! She sat down with us to recap Guarantee Pest Control’s Trunk or Treat. India told us how proud she was of Bowling Green for coming together and getting creative for Halloween! This was the 5th annual trunk or treat and featured over 60 other local businesses.

WNKY News 40 Celebrates 19 Years of Saving Lives with Project Roadblock

”Project Roadblock” Initiative continues Support for “Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving” Campaign

Bowling Green, KY — In Kentucky, 199 lives were lost to drunk driving in 2020, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To help make our roads safer during the holiday season, WNKY News 40 is participating in the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB)’s 19th annual “Project Roadblock” initiative, in which local broadcast TV…

SUNRISE SPECIAL – Miracle on College Street Mile

For today’s Sunrise Special Interview, we met with Danette Idelett to speak about an upcoming local event. This is the 7th annual “Miracle on College Street Mile,” on Saturday, December 4th at 9:00AM. This 1-Mile Run/Walk is family friendly and takes place in historic downtown Bowling Green, KY. The first 250 participants will receive a Santa T-Shirt, Santa Hat, and…

WHAT’S HAPPENING SOKY – Christmas Storytime at Warren County Public Library

For today’s edition of What’s Happening SoKY, we met with Laura Beth Ezell and one popular Christmas Grump! We spoke together all about an upcoming Christmas Storytime. This holiday treat with a special cranky guest will be held at the Capitol Theater, December 2nd, from 3:00PM to 4:00PM. The event does require registration, which you can do online here. For…

SUNRISE SPOTLIGHT – New Year’s Eve Bash

For Sunrise Spotlight, brought to you by the German American Bank, we met with Randy Burns and Barrett Metzger. They spoke to us about an upcoming local event, a New Year’s Eve Bash. This event is on December 31st at the Cave City Convention Center, the doors open at 6:30pm and the party goes on until Midnight! The fun will …