Author: WNKY Staff

Hot Rods pitching leads to fourth shut out of season

May 16, 2021

WNKY Staff,

Courtesy Hot Rods BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Hot Rods (9-3) took down the Asheville Tourists (4-7) in a 7-0 shutout on Sunday afternoon at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Hot Rods won the series 5-1 and have an off day Momday before traveling to Rome, Ga. for a 6 p.m. first pitch on Tuesday. For the second straight night, Pedro Martinez…

Road improvements to begin on Gold City Road

May 15, 2021

WNKY Staff,

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A project to rehabilitate and resurface a section Ky. 585 Gold City Road in Simpson County near mile point 1 is expected to begin next week. Crews are expected to start with base failure repairs on Monday and resurface once those repairs are made. Motorists should expect lane closures and traffic delays in the area. This project is weather dependent…

Hot Rods win 1-0 over Asheville

Courtesy BG Hot Rods

May 15, 2021

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Hot Rods (7-3) pitching staff struck out 15 Asheville Tourists (4-5) hitters, while Greg Jones drove in the lone Hot Rods run in a 1-0 win on Friday night at Bowling Green Ballpark. The Hot Rods and Tourists will play the penultimate game of the series on Saturday with a 6:35 p.m. first pitch. Both…

Man charged after officials say he shot his brother near three infants

May 14, 2021

WNKY Staff,

EDMONTON, Ky. – On Thursday, the Metcalfe County Sheriff’s Office was notified by T.J. Samson Hospital staff that someone had come into the emergency room seeking treatment for a gunshot wound. According to the sheriff’s office, Jessie R. Lothery and his brother, Shane D. Paceley, were at a residence on Wilson Circle in Edmonton. The pair were sitting on a…

Hot Rods announce increased capacity and relaxed masking guidelines

May 14, 2021

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Hot Rods, High-A affiliate of the Tampa Bay Rays, announced increased capacity and relaxed masking guidelines at Bowling Green Ballpark. The news comes after MLB, CDC and the commonwealth of Kentucky all issued new recommendations on Thursday. Beginning immediately, vaccinated event-goers will no longer be required to wear masks at the ballpark. Fans…

State covid capacity restrictions to be lifted June 11, most mask mandates to be lifted immediately

May 14, 2021

WNKY Staff,

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear said the state’s emerging economy is set for liftoff as final capacity restrictions related to COVID-19 will end June 11. Gov. Beshear said the proven effectiveness of vaccinations and expanded vaccine eligibility to include 12- to 15-year-olds is allowing the commonwealth to safely and sustainably ease restrictions. With about 1.9 million Kentuckians vaccinated,…

Feel Good Friday – SKYCTC art project

May 14, 2021

WNKY Staff,

Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College students had a unique project on their hands… or on their heads. WNKY’s Josh Shortt has more in this week’s Feel Good Friday.

Sunrise Spotlight – Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave’s 5th Birthday Bash!

May 14, 2021

WNKY Staff,

In today’s Sunrise Spotlight brought to you by German American Bank, Tej Joshi speaks with Susan Polk of Be Happy Yoga & Salt Cave about their 5th birthday bash happening this weekend. For more info, click here.

SoKY Speaks – Sweet treats

May 14, 2021

WNKY Staff,

From cookies and funnel cakes to muffins and scones, WNKY’s Tej Joshi hits the streets of downtown Bowling Green to ask people their opinions on sweet treats.