Author: WNKY Staff

Local mother to speak at U.S. Secret Service summit on preventing child exploitation

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A local mother will be among the speakers at a United States Secret Service summit aimed at preventing child exploitation. The U.S. Secret Service will gather students in grades seven through 12 and educators at the Operation Angel Summit on Feb. 27 in Louisville. According to a release by the U.S. Secret Service, the summit is free…

Junior Achievement names incoming inductees into Distinguished Hall of Fame

Source: Junior Achievement of Southern Kentucky. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Two local community leaders will be inducted into Junior Achievement’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday, March 18. The event, presented by Truist, is set to last from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at Western Kentucky University’s Harbaugh Club. The public is invited to attend this event. According to Junior Achievement of…

Warren County Public Schools to use NTI day on Feb. 21

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Warren County Public Schools says it will be utilizing a NTI day on Friday, Feb. 21. The closure is announced after multiple schools canceled classes Thursday due to winter weather. To view the latest information on viewing area closings, visit WNKY.com/weather/closings-and-delays/.

Graves Gilbert expands pulmonary care services in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Graves Gilbert Clinic is expanding access to pulmonary care in Bowling Green thanks to a partnership with Saint Thomas Medical Group. On Thursday, GGC announced this joint effort will enhance their ability to provide specialized respiratory care. Dr. Stacey Vallejo, MD, a board-certified pulmonologist, will hold a clinic at Graves Gilbert Clinic monthly starting on Feb….

Guthrie honors McConnell’s representation of Kentucky

WASHINGTON – Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) released the following statement following Sen. Mitch McConnell’s announcement that he will not run for re-election next year. “It has been an honor to serve with Leader McConnell representing the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Leader McConnell is one of the most consequential figures in American and Kentucky political history, and his conservative legacy will last…

Vehicle hits Bowling Green home, 1 arrested on DUI charge

UPDATE: Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower confirms the driver is identified as 42-year-old Lee Doyle. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Officials say one person has been arrested after crashing into a home in Bowling Green. According to News 40 staff, first responders were at the scene of the incident on the corner of Stone Avenue and Upper Stone Avenue. Sheriff Brett…

Kentucky State Police investigating missing juvenile case in Wayne County

Source: Kentucky State Police. MONTICELLO, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police is currently working the case of a missing teen in Wayne County. Troopers say Jason S. Woodworth, 16, of Monticello went missing from his residence around 11 p.m. on Feb. 3. KSP says it was contacted Thursday regarding his disappearance. According to authorities, the teen’s mother last spoke to…

Daniel Cameron announces U.S. Senate bid

KENTUCKY – Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has launched his Senate bid. Cameron shared the announcement with a post to X on Thursday, Feb. 20, the same day it was announced Sen. Mitch McConnell will not be seeking reelection in 2026.   Kentucky, it’s time for a new generation of leadership in the U.S. Senate. Let’s do this. pic.twitter.com/YRXAm4Busv…

WKU BASE: series against Lafayette adjusted

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Due to inclement weather in Bowling Green, this weekend’s series against Lafayette has been adjusted. Instead of Friday, the two teams will now open the series on Saturday beginning at 3 p.m. CT before playing a doubleheader on Sunday starting at 1 p.m. CT with both games being scheduled for nine innings. Updated Schedule: Saturday, Feb….