Author: WNKY Staff

Nominations for Kentucky Downs’ first eight stakes released

FRANKLIN, Ky. (Friday, Aug. 27, 2021) —America’s most celebrated turf meet runs Sept. 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 and 12 and offers among the richest purses in the world. The names of horses made eligible to the first eight stakes (Sept. 5-9) were released Friday, with the nominations for the remaining eight to be announced early next week. Links to…

Martinez Homer Powers Bootleggers to 2-1 Win

Bowling Green, Kentucky– Pedro Martinez’s two-run homer was all the Bowling Green Bootleggers (69-30) needed to take down the Rome Braves (43-55) in a 2-1 win on Thursday at Bowling Green Ballpark in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The Hot Rods and Braves play the fourth game of a six-game series on Friday with a 6:35 PM CT first pitch.   For…

WKU to induct three to Hall of Distinguished Alumni

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University will add three alumni to the Western Kentucky University’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni this fall.  The school will induct Howard Bailey, Michelle James and the late Dr. Rebecca Shadowen during WKU’s 2021 Homecoming Celebration. WKU will recognize the 30th class of noted alumni during a luncheon on Oct. 29 at Augenstein Alumni Center. …

COVID shuts down Bowling Green REAL ID office

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green KYTC Driver Licensing Regional Office is temporarily closed for sanitation as a precaution following a confirmed COVID-19 case involving staff, according to a Tweet from that office. Customers with appointments will be rescheduled or offered services at another KYTC facility. For information check drive.ky.gov or REAL ID KY social media for updates.