Author: WNKY Staff

WKU-Kennesaw state women’s basketball game update

KENNESAW, Ga. – Due to inclement weather and travel conditions in Kennesaw, the game between Kennesaw State’s and WKU’s women’s basketball teams has been moved up to 12:00 PM (CT) at the KSU Convocation Center. The adjusted time is one hour earlier than previously scheduled. How to Follow the Lady Toppers: For complete information on Lady Topper Hoops, visit WKUSports.com…

Hilltoppers sign 16 more for 2025 class

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – WKU Football announced the signings of 16 players on Friday, bringing the total number of signees in the 2025 class to 41. The latest group is comprised of 15 Division I transfers, with 11 of those coming directly from the FBS level and four from the FCS level. The 16 incoming players include six offensive players,…

Salvation Army Center of Hope acts as warming shelter

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – One local nonprofit continues to offer protection from the cold as winter weather conditions persist throughout the area. Capt. Monica Horton, Salvation Army of Bowling Green, says when temperatures drop below freezing, the Center of Hope serves as a warming station for those who need to escape the weather. The center opens daily from 8 a.m….

Woman injured in house fire, investigation ongoing

CROFTON, Ky. – A house fire leaves one woman injured on Friday. WNKY News 40 partner WDKZ Radio says Christian County emergency personnel received a dispatch to a house at the 5000 block of Poole Mill Road shortly before 6 am. At the scene, responders located a home fully engulfed in flames. The occupants were able to exit the home….

Mammoth Cave National Park to delay opening on Jan. 11

Source: Mammoth Cave National ParkMAMMOTH CAVE, Ky. – Mammoth Cave National Park is opening visitor services on a delayed schedule on Saturday, Jan. 11. Park officials say the visitor center will open at 11 a.m. CST. The Green River Ferry will be closed all day on Saturday, according to officials. For the most up to date information about the status…

Kendall Meller and Tayler Baron join 2025 Signing class

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Volleyball Head Coach Travis Hudson announced two new additions to the program on Friday, with transfers Kendall Meller from Colorado and Tayler Baron from Austin Peay. “So excited about the addition of Kendall and Tayler,” said Hudson. “Although they both bring experience to the table at the collegiate level, I believe there’s still big upside…

Glasgow Fire Department battles fire, house sustains significant damage

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Fire Department battled a structure fire early Wednesday morning. Fire Chief Lucas Tinsley says the department responded to 304 North Green Street to reports of a structure fire. At the scene, units located smoke and flames inside the structure. Tinsley says the home was occupied and the owner exited the structure with sustained injuries. The…

Police respond to non-injury rollover in Owensboro

Source: Owensboro Police Department. OWENSBORO, Ky. – Police are asking drivers to remain cautious in winter weather after responding to an overturned vehicle in Owensboro. The Owensboro Police Department says as of just before 11:30 a.m., East Fourth Street is blocked due to a rollover accident at Maplewood Drive. Police say there are no reported injuries at this time. Crews…

Med Center Health’s Health and Wellness Expo rescheduled to June 7

Source: Med Center Health. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Med Center Health has announced an upcoming event has been postponed due to weather conditions. The Med Center Health Health and Wellness Expo scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 11 will now take place on Saturday, June 7. The free event is slated for 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Sloan Convention Center in…

Where to check road conditions throughout Kentucky

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Right now, closures for schools, businesses and some government offices are rolling in as snow sweeps across Kentucky. To remain weather aware, you can check road conditions and reported hazards at goky.ky.gov. To view current school and business delays and closures, you can visit WNKY.com/closings. News 40 will continue to work to bring you the latest…