Author: WNKY Staff

Bilstein breaks ground on expansion

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Bilstein Cold Rolled Steel LP, a German fabricated metals manufacturer, is expanding its operation here. When the company originally announced its choice of Bowling Green for the operation in 2013, the announced project with an investment of $120 million and 90 new jobs earned them the number one spot in Kentucky for announcements by a new…

Health News – Ivermectin warning

The FDA and local doctors are warning people to not take a drug used to treat parasitic worms in humans and large animals as a treatment for COVID-19. It’s a recent myth that has attracted a lot of attention. In today’s Health News, doctors and a local tractor supply dealer say the drug is flying off the shelves.

Bailey Zappe named starting quarterback for Western Kentucky Football

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Some exciting news from the hill Tuesday. Bailey Zappe has been named the starting quarter back for Western Kentucky University. Zappe, who announced his transfer from Houston Baptist just after Christmas this past year, where he threw for 10,004 passing yards in four seasons with the huskies. In the four games of HBU’s fall 2020 schedule, Zappe…

Arvin Bell commits to WKU football

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. –  Arvin Bell is going from being a Spartan to a Hilltopper. It was announced Tuesday that the South Warren senior will be joining Western Kentucky University. The Hilltoppers picked up a commitment from receiver Avrin Bell on Tuesday via twitter. Bell tweeted an image announcing his decision with the hashtags “committed” and “go tops.” Bell’s commitment…

COVID in the bluegrass, daily update

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -Wednesday, Governor Andy Beshear reported the highest number of new COVID- 19 cases the commonwealth has seen since February 3rd. 1,511 cases were confirmed Wednesday with 1,072 probable cases that have yet to be confirmed. 10 new deaths were also announced, including a 21-year-old in Davis County. Governor Beshear said that the commonwealth is not moving in…

Bowling Green Parks and Recreation to offer fall tennis camp

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. –  Do you have a tennis lover in your life? If so this event is for them! The Bowling Green Parks and Recreation will be hosting a fall tennis camp. The event is open to ages 6-16 and adults 17 and older. The next session begins August 9th with camps also taking place in September and October…

FirstBank Mortgage donates $1,000 scholarships

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – FirstBank mortgage banker Heather Hawkins has awarded a $1,000 scholarship to a Bowling Green-area family as part of the FirstBank 2020 Next Generation Mortgage Scholarship program. The 2020 Bowling Green winner is Jimmy Williams. In total, 160 families across Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee received $1,000 scholarships for a total of $160,000 awarded as part of…