Author: WNKY Staff

Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels awards 275 grants totaling $2.1 million

Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky AN HONORED 2021 RECIPIENT

June 21, 2021

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Down Syndrome of South Central Kentucky is proud to announce it $2479.97 to purchase Two (2) HP Pavilion Laptops, a Top Tro Projector, a Nikon Camera, a selfie stick tripod, a Niko tripod and a lighting kit. The Down Syndrom of South Central Kentucky serves individuals with Down syndrome and their families by helping individuals reach…

Fruehauf, Inc. comes back to the U.S., opens its first plant in Bowling Green

June 21, 2021

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, KY., June 21, 2021 – Fruehauf, one of the world’s largest semi-trailer manufacturers, is opening a production facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Fruehauf a major innovator in the transportation industry, left the US market in the mid 90’s but the brand has continued to be produced worldwide. Now Fruehauf Mexico, which has been producing Fruehauf brand trailers since the mid…

BG Hot Rods’ weekend games vs Rome rained out

June 21, 2021

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Hot Rods and Rome Braves contest scheduled for 1:00 PM CT at State Mutual Stadium in Rome, Georgia has been postponed due to unplayable field conditions on Sunday, June 20. The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader on July 10 when the Hot Rods return to Rome with a…

Sunrise Spotlight – Kim Lancaster

June 21, 2021

WNKY Staff,

On today’s Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, Kim Lancaster joins us live in-studio to announce her departure from the city government of Bowling Green and what’s next for her.

Pet of the Day – Parker

June 21, 2021

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Living Well – Healthcare delay dangers

June 21, 2021

WNKY Staff,

For over a year, Americans have avoided going to the doctor unless they had to go. Routine check-ups are key in catching critical illnesses. Delaying these appointments could also have an adverse effect on your wallet. Today’s Living Well has the details.

BG Hot Rods outlast Braves in extra-inning thriller

June 19, 2021

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Grant Witherspoon hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning to lift the Bowling Green Hot Rods (27-13) to a 7-5 win over the Rome Braves (20-20) at State Mutual Stadium in Rome, Georgia on Friday. The Hot Rods and Braves will play the fifth game of the series on Saturday with a 5:00 PM CT…

Two people killed in crash

June 18, 2021

WNKY Staff,

GUTHRIE, Ky. – Friday afternoon, the Kentucky State Police Post 2, Madisonville, was requested by the Todd County Sheriff’s Department to investigate a fatal collision on US 79, approximately three miles north of Guthrie. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2018 Dodge Ram 5500 commercial vehicle being operated by Mark Stoltzfus, 72, of Franklin, was traveling south on U.S. 79 when it…

Philips Respironics announces voluntary recall of certain CPAP and other devices

June 18, 2021

WNKY Staff,

Philips Respironics announced a voluntary recall for continuous and non-continuous ventilators (certain CPAP, Bi-Level PAP and ventilator devices) due to two issues related to the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam used in these devices. For information on the recall notice, a complete list of impacted products, and potential health risks, visit here or call 1-877-907-7508 and register your CPAP…

WKU will close Monday in observance of Juneteenth

June 18, 2021

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Following President Joe Biden’s signature Thursday making Juneteenth a federal holiday, Western Kentucky University will be closed Monday. “The significance of this act should be celebrated by all members of our WKU family as we reflect on the importance of ensuring that the promise of freedom means freedom for all,” WKU President Timothy Caboni said in…