Author: WNKY Staff

Ribbon cutting invites public to Logan County Humane Society

LOGAN COUNTY, Ky. – On Wednesday, the Logan County Humane Society, along with the Logan County Chamber of Commerce, are hosting a ribbon cutting for the nonprofit. The goal of this event is to bring the public into the shelter, allowing them to get a tour of the facility, meet all of the sweet, adoptable pets and even grab a…

The Hive to host presentation exploring needed disability services in Allen Co.

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – The Hive, Inc. is hosting a program aimed at discussing the future of people with disabilities in the community. The presentation is expected to be held at Allen County-Scottsville High School’s cafeteria. The program kicks off Tuesday, March 18 at 5:30 p.m. The goal is to go over what current services are available and what disability services…

Room in the Inn shares numbers for 2024 season

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This year’s Room in the Inn season has wrapped up, and the organization is sharing some numbers. According to the nonprofit, which works to keep Bowling Green’s houseless population off the street in below freezing temperatures, the season operated between Nov. 15 and March 15. They say with the community’s support, over 3,000 beds were supplied,…

Powerball ticket worth $50,000 win sold in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Lottery officials say there’s a lucky winner of $50,000 after a Powerball drawing Monday night. The Kentucky Lottery says the ticket was purchased at Five Star at 7288 Louisville Road in Bowling Green. According to officials, the winning numbers were 11, 18, 23, 38, 60 and a Powerball of 9. The Kentucky Lottery advises the winners…

Portion of Chestnut Street closed March 18

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A downtown Bowling Green street is set to be closed into Tuesday afternoon. BGMU says Chestnut Street will be closed between East 11th Avenue and East 12th Avenue on March 18. Water crews will be replacing a service line. The closure began at 8 a.m. and is expected to be completed by 2 p.m.

UPDATE: Traffic light outage reported on Louisville Road

Photo source: City of Bowling GreenUPDATE: The traffic light has been fixed at this location. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A traffic light outage has been reported off of Louisville Road Tuesday. According to News 40 staff, the traffic light located right before the bridge on Louisville Road is currently out. This intersection should be treated as a four-way stop. This…

Lady Toppers travel to UTEP for Wednesday match

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Women’s Tennis will travel to El Paso, Texas, for a match against UTEP on Wednesday, March 19, at 1 p.m. CT at the El Paso Tennis Club. MATCH INFO WKU (12-6 overall, 1-1 CUSA) at UTEP (6-4 overall, 0-1 CUSA) Wednesday, March 19 | 1 p.m. CT El Paso Tennis Club | El Paso, Texas…

Bowling Green woman charged with DUI, drug possession in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Ky. – A Bowling Green woman is facing multiple charges, including drug possession, in Glasgow. According to the Glasgow Police Department, officers responded on March 17 to Park Avenue regarding a reckless driver complaint. Police say they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on Columbia Avenue. During this time, police say the driver, identified as Amanda Hoffman, 26,…

Expert shares how to keep minors safe online

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Predators are using artificial intelligence as an easier way to exploit children. Sexploitation refers to the use of nude or sexually explicit photographs or videos to threaten those pictured into sending more explicit images or money or even meeting the predator. Before AI, the first, and perhaps most difficult, step for a predator was getting that…