Author: WNKY Staff

KYTC begins road resurfacing project in Warren County

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A road resurfacing project in Warren County is underway. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, crews will work between 8 pm and 6 am nightly on the project on KY 884 (Three Springs Road). KYTC says crews will mill and resurface the road from Fieldstone Avenue to U.S. 231 (Scottsville Road). The project is expected to…

Multiple Medical Center locations recognized for heart attack, stroke care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Several Med Center Health locations across Kentucky are being recognized for heart attack and stroke care. According to releases by Med Center Health on Monday, The Medical Centers at Albany, Caverna, Franklin, Russellville and Scottsville have received awards by The American Heart Association for both types of care. Med Center Health says its rural hospitals received…

Traffic pattern change coming to KY 242 at US 31-W intersection in Warren County

Source: Canva. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A traffic pattern change is coming to the KY 242 (Richpond Road) approach to U.S. 31-W (Nashville Road) in southern Warren County. Crews are expected to implement the changes Tuesday morning, transportation officials say. According to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, the current left-turn lane from KY 242 to U.S. 31-W on the east side of…

Hudson, Gatorade award grant to Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A local standout athlete is giving back to the community. McLaine Hudson, a Bowling Green native and 2026 Gatorade Kentucky Softball Player of the Year, and Gatorade are awarding a $1,000 grant to Down Syndrome of Southern Kentucky. Gatorade awards all Player of the Year recipients a $1,000 grant to the non-profit of their choice. “We’re…

Operation Safe Driver Week focuses on commercial vehicle safety

Closeup of parked car on a city street side with new winter rubber tires. Source: Envato/by by bilanol. HENDERSON , Ky. – The Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division is joining in for a national effort to improve road safety. According to the agency, Operation Safe Driver Week will last from July 12-18. During this time, law enforcement and…

Bowling Green police to hold training at Lost River Elementary

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Police Department is part of multi-agency training taking place this week at Lost River Elementary. According to the agency, the public may notice emergency service vehicles on the property, with first responders going into and out of the school. This is only part of the training, authorities say. News 40 will provide additional…

Christian County man accused of fleeing Logan County authorities, arrested on drug charges

HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. – A Christian County man is charged with drug possession following a pursuit that began in Logan County. According to a uniform citation, the Hopkinsville Police Department (HPD) was contacted by the Logan County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) regarding a pursuit that began in Logan County. LCSO told HPD that they believed the operator and the vehicle were in…

Houston Astros Select Mick Uebelhor in the 20th Round of the 2026 MLB Draft

WKU Athletics Media Release

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Houston Astros selected WKU RHP Mick Uebelhor in the 20th round of the 2026 MLB Draft on Sunday evening. With the selection, the Hilltoppers have had two players drafted this year and seven since the 2023 season. By being picked 601st overall, Uebelhor became the 65th Hilltopper to be selected into the MLB. He is…

TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital earns national recognition for stroke care

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – TriStar Greenview Regional Hospital is receiving national recognition for stroke care. According to a release by the hospital on Monday, TriStar Greenview received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite and Target Type 2 Diabetes quality achievement awards. The release says the recognition shows the…