Author: WNKY Staff

Bowling Green city commissioners vote to allow fireworks in September

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The City of Bowling Green says Bowling Green city commissioners voted to temporarily amend the city’s fireworks ordinance. According to a social media post by the city, this change will allow the legal discharge of fireworks between the hours of noon to 11 p.m. from Sept. 2 through Sept. 5 this year. The burn ban, which…

Warren RECC holding flood relief drive

(Source: Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation) BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation is gathering needed supplies for those affected by the recent floods. According to a social media post by Warren RECC, all Warren RECC offices will accept donations until doors close on Friday, Aug. 5. Items needed include the following: Canned food (non-perishable, pop-top preferred) Bottled…

KSP searching for escaped inmate from Richmond

RICHMOND, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police are searching for an inmate that escaped from a post in Richmond. According to a social media post by KSP, Billy R. Lowe, 43, of Gray, Kentucky walked away from the the Bluegrass Career and Development Center on Sunday, July 31. KSP stated Lowe is described as being a white male, 6 feet…

WKU Women’s Basketball To Take Foreign Tour In Italy

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU women’s basketball will get a jumpstart on the 2022-23 season with an upcoming foreign tour of Italy in August. The Lady Toppers are scheduled to play three games while in Italy which is scheduled for Aug. 8-17. WKU will be visiting Rome, Florence and Venice with expected stops in Vatican City, Siena, Bologna and Harbor Island….

Brown returns home to face Hot Rods

BOWLING GREEN, Ky.- The Bowling Green Hot Rods took on the Greensboro Grasshoppers yesterday and a familiar face came from North Carolina. Luke Brown, former Bowling Green Purple batted leadoff for the Grasshoppers. Brown went 1-for-5 with an RBI single, but the hot rods produced a win, 11-6. The next time you can see Brow and the Hot Rods is…