Author: WNKY Staff

Alvaton Fire Department reports box truck rollover, structure fire responses

May 12, 2026

WNKY Staff,

Photo source: Alvaton Fire DepartmentALVATON, Ky. – The Alvaton Fire Department is reporting two responses this week. According to a social media post, AFD responded to a box truck rollover on Cemetery Road on Monday. Units assisted with spill management and traffic control. On Tuesday, AFD units responded to a structure fire on Valleywood Way at approximately noon. Units located…

Viral rap artist Afroman coming to SKYPAC on July 31

May 12, 2026

WNKY Staff,

Source: SKYPAC. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – On Tuesday, the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center announced Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman is bringing his mix of humor, hip-hop and fan favorites to SKYPAC on Friday, July 31. According to SKYPAC, Afroman is known worldwide for songs like “Because I Got High” and “Crazy Rap.” Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, May…

Gov. Beshear announces over $1.3 million in state grants supporting cleaner communities

May 12, 2026

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Image: Envato ElementsFRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Andy Beshear announced over $1.3 million in state grant funding for waste reduction projects in 30 counties Tuesday. Beshear says 36 projects will be funded across the state, focusing on recycling waste tires to improve the durability of products for playgrounds and public parks, according to a release. The projects will produce benches, picnic…

Metcalfe County High School student named winner of Congressional Art Competition

May 12, 2026

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Source: Office of James Comer. WASHINGTON— Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) has named Elyda Hicks of Metcalfe County High School as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Kentucky’s First Congressional District. Her drawing, titled “The Great Comforter,” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol alongside other artists from across the United States. “The incredible creativity, talent, and hard…

SoKY’s Choice: Warren County tech students commit to local businesses at signing ceremony

May 12, 2026

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WATCH: Warren County Area Technology Center students put ink to paper, committing the start of their professional careers to local businesses on May 8.

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Construction crews, firefighters contain embankment fire in Butler County

May 12, 2026

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CROMWELL, Ky. – The Cromwell Fire Department and Scott & Murphy Inc. responded to a fire Tuesday. According to the Kentucky Transportation District, crews and firefighters battled a small embankment fire on Interstate 165 in Butler County. KYTC says Scott & Murphy crews were working on a nearby bridge project and located the fire. Crews acted quickly to contact the…

Demolition begins at Hilltopper Hall on WKU campus

May 12, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Demolition began Tuesday morning at Hilltopper Hall on Western Kentucky University’s campus, according to Dr. Jace Lux, director of media relations/WKU spokesperson. This follows after 388 students relocated from Hilltopper Hall in 2024 after some of the masonry work on the outside of the building had shifted out of position, prompting an investigation into an assessment…

Bowling Green Chamber celebrates 2026 Excellence Awards winners

May 12, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Excellence Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, honoring this year’s top business leaders and organizations. More than 400 professionals reportedly attended the event, which recognized the 2026 recipients of multiple awards, including the ATHENA Leadership, ATHENA Young Professional, Minority and/or Woman-Owned Business, Nonprofit of the Year and Small…

1 dead, 1 transported after collision in Green County

May 12, 2026

WNKY Staff,

UPDATE May 13 at 4:01 p.m.: GREENSBURG, Ky. – One person is dead and another was transported following a collision in Green County. According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were requested by the Green County Sheriff’s Office to respond to a two-vehicle crash just after 11:30 a.m. Tuesday morning on U.S. 68 (Edmonton Road). Troopers say a preliminary investigation…

My old kentucky throwdown spencer's coffee

Local barista tournament raises more than $1,500 for area nonprofit

May 12, 2026

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – News 40 brought you coverage of last month’s My Old Kentucky Throwdown at Spencer’s Coffee. The annual barista competition didn’t only award a $1,000 prize to the winner, along with other cash prizes for second through eighth place. According to a social media post by the business on Tuesday, the event raised more than $1,500 to benefit…