Author: WNKY Staff

WKU Young Alumni Council adds nine new members

Courtesy WKU

The WKU Young Alumni Council (YAC) recently added nine new members to serve for three years in collaboration with the WKU Alumni Association Board of Directors, bringing the total membership of the group to 30. Composed of alumni who have graduated within the last 10 years, YAC members maintain ties with their alma mater, provide important feedback to the WKU…

SCK Strong – Bowling Green Hot Rods

During this time of uncertainty, WNKY 40 News is highlighting Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce partners and how the community can help them during tough times. This week, we’re featuring the Bowling Green Hot Rods, who are doing a variety of activities to support the community while they wait to play baseball again. On Friday, May 29, the team will host…

Allen County infant drowns to death

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky State Police are investigating the Thursday drowning death of an Allen County infant. Social services called state police after the eight-month-old infant was brought into The Medical Center at Scottsville early Thursday afternoon, according to a release from the state police. The infant drowned at home, KSP Detective Courtney Milam said. The Allen County Coroner’s Office…

Greenview Hospital reports 26 COVID-19 positive cases among staff

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital reported Thursday that since the beginning of March, 26 hospital staffers have tested positive for COVID-19. “Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital is working hard to protect our colleagues as they continue to serve our patients and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic,” hospital spokeswoman Andria McGregor said in a written statement. “Since the beginning…

Sunrise Sports – Topper Trivia

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the WKU Alumni Association has found a new way to continue Hilltopper spirit virtually. Introducing Topper Trivia! Every Thursday at 7 p.m., the community can take an online quiz based on a variety of topics surrounding WKU. This week, the trivia is sports-themed. To participate, click here and enter #313533. For a list of more…