Author: WNKY Staff

National Strawberry Short Cake Day – June 14th

June 14th is national Strawberry Short Cake Day! Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is celebrating with a special Strawberry Shortcake flavor. On Sunrise we had Ashlee’s Dad stop by and he couldn’t help himself when the Ice Cream came out! Stop by Bruster’s on Saturday and pick some Ice Cream up for dad!

Sunrise Spotlight – June 13, 2025

Sunrise Spotlight: Concerts in the Park Summer Series! In today’s edition of Sunrise Spotlight, Ashlee Wilson sat down with Steve Wilson right here in the studio! Steve is here to tell us all about the highly anticipated Concerts in the Park Summer Series. Get ready for a season filled with great music in our local parks! Stay tuned for more…

4 Things You Need to Know – June 13, 2025

4 Things You Need to Know Today in Bowling Green! Before you start your Friday, June 13, 2025, here are four important things to know: 1. Prepare for Showers! Weather Alert: Expect showers today, with the possibility of heavier downpours, thunder, and lightning. Be Prepared: Don’t forget your umbrella before heading out! 2. Juneteenth Celebration 2025 with BG Freedom Walkers…

Pet of the Day – June 13, 2025

Pet of the Day: Meet Ginger! Sponsored by Morgantown Bank and Trust Today, we’re delighted to introduce you to Ginger, a gorgeous Coon Hound who was recently picked up as a stray. Ginger is a laid-back girl who loves to relax. She can be affectionate, but she might need a little time to get comfortable with her new family. If…

Big offense and big hearts fuel Murray State Racers as their improbable CWS run is about to begin

By ERIC OLSON AP Sports Writer

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Like Fresno State, Stony Brook and Oral Roberts before them, the Murray State Racers are about to be embraced as the College World Series’ lovable underdogs by local fans looking to adopt a team for the week. Murray State merchandise already is selling fast among folks who are much more likely to identify the southwestern Kentucky…

WKU PD searching for vehicle theft suspect

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The WKU Police Department says a vehicle was broken into. WKU PD says the individual (pictured above) allegedly stole items from a vehicle on campus. If you have information about the suspect, contact WKU PD at 270.745.2548.

Numerous online services interrupted by Google Cloud outage

(CNN) – Spotify, Google and Amazon web services were among multiple online platforms that were hit by outages Thursday. Thousands of users were affected by the interruption. According to service provider Cloudflare, a Google Cloud outage was behind the issue. By the afternoon Thursday, some services began coming back online. No official word has been released on what caused the…

Edmonson Co. judge-executive warns residents to be cautious with contractors

EDMONSON COUNTY, Ky. – Edmonson County judge-executive Ronald Scott Lindsey is sharing some tips on avoiding scams as contractors stop in the community following storm damage. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Lindsey states, “I want to make it clear that this post is not to smear or accuse any contractor of wrongdoing but simply an attempt to protect people…

Hilltopper basketball signs Jones College transfer LJ Hackman

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU men’s basketball has announced the signing of Jones College transfer LJ Hackman. A native of Columbus, Miss., Hackman joins the Hilltoppers after earning NJCAA First Team All-American honors in 2024-25. “We’ve been very selective on who to add to our Hilltopper family with this last spot, and LJ is exactly who we needed,” head coach…

Butler County Flag Day Program to take place on June 14

BUTLER COUNTY, Ky. – The Butler County Flag Day Program is right around the corner. On Saturday, June 14, the program will take place at 11 a.m. on the Butler County Courthouse Lawn. The community is invited to attend this event to honor the American flag and its values. News 40 will continue to provide updates of the latest local…