Author: WNKY Staff

Traffic signal near local school down following hit and run crash

October 29, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A crash is impacting motorists in Warren County. Warren County Sheriff Brett Hightower says a hit-and-run crash occurred at 2:48 am on Tuesday. The crash is being investigated and the sheriff’s office is attempting to locate video of the incident. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 3 says the vehicle crash has left a traffic signal near South…

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Election 2024 – Patti Minter

October 28, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – News 40’s Morgan Hoover sits down with Patti Minter, candidate for Bowling Green’s city Mayor.

Scottsville man arrested after allegedly trying to back car into ER doors

October 28, 2024

WNKY Staff,

SCOTTSVILLE, Ky. – A man is facing multiple charges in relation to a vehicle pursuit on Monday in Scottsville. The Scottsville Police Department says it was attempting to conduct a welfare check Monday around 2:20 p.m. on an adult female. Police say while attempting to locate the female, officers noticed her in a vehicle on Smiths Grove Road. According to…

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Election 2024 – Brandi Duvall

October 28, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – News 40’s Morgan Hoover sits down with Brandi Duvall, Republican candidate for Warren County Circuit Court Clerk.

Cumberland Trace elementary students draw future ideas for Riverfront Park

October 28, 2024

WNKY Staff, Chris Bratton,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Cumberland Trace Elementary School students got their chance to help the City of Bowling Green plan for the major renovation and expansion of the new Riverfront Park. They were asked to put their ideas of what they imagine the Riverfront Park looking like down on paper as artwork. One student shares what she drew and how…

Report sheds light on Kentucky health trends, medical expert comments

October 28, 2024

WNKY Staff,

Source: UnitedHealthcare.KENTUCKY – A recently released report is exploring national ranks regarding the health of Kentucky’s women and children. The United Health Foundation’s 2024 America’s Health Rankings – Health of Women and Children Report states that it ranks Kentucky 44th for women and children living in poverty compared to other states. In addition, the report states Kentucky has a high…

SKY Soccer Club hosts spooky soccer game

October 28, 2024

Emma Simpson, WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This weekend, the Southern Kentucky Soccer Club held a spooky soccer game as a way for kids to get out and active while getting into the holiday spirit. Kids and coaches alike were welcome to come out in costume for a good game of soccer. SKY Soccer aims to be a community provider of a safe…

Warren Co. Public Schools bus involved in minor accident

October 28, 2024

WNKY Staff,

WARREN COUNTY, Ky. – School officials say a Warren County Public Schools bus was involved in a minor accident on Monday. According to Lauren Thurmond, the communications coordinator for Warren County Public Schools, a school bus with 58 total students, which included South Warren Middle School and South Warren High School students, was involved in the incident. Thurmond says no…

Hart Co. Fiscal Court meets at Hart Co. High School

October 28, 2024

WNKY Staff,

HART COUNTY, Ky. – The Hart County Fiscal Court met at Hart County High School this week, giving students a chance to look at how local government works first-hand. During the last meeting, many announcements were made, including the final approval of a 50-acre purchase of land adjoining the high school that is set aside for future community improvements, according…

Briarwood Elementary receiving $1,600 grant toward art installation project

October 28, 2024

WNKY Staff,

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – This week, we’re learning that over $1,000 is being donated to Briarwood Elementary School in Warren County. Briarwood Elementary is the recipient of an Arts for All Kentucky Arts Inclusion Art Award of $1,600. The award brings in an artist, Kim Soule, to lead the project, titled “Huskies Chihuly Chandelier.” The students will use recycled water…