Author: WNKY Staff

ZZ Top to bring ‘Elevation Tour’ to Bowling Green

Source: Big Spring Entertainment. BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top are bringing their “Elevation Tour” to Bowling Green in March 2025. According to a release by Big Spring Entertainment, the band will perform at the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, also known as SKyPAC, on Friday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. ZZ Top has…

Franklin man charged with strangulation, unlawful imprisonment

FRANKLIN, Ky. – A Franklin man is facing charges related to a reported assault on Friday. According to a uniform citation, the Simpson County Sheriff’s Office responded for a delayed assault on Oct. 18. Upon arrival, deputies say they observed visible marks, bruises and cuts on the victim. The victim stated the assault occurred starting around 4 a.m. Friday morning,…

Elkton woman sustains injuries in Todd County crash

Photo Credit: WEKT RadioELKTON, Ky. – An Elkton woman sustained injuries in a crash. According to a report by WNKY News 40 partner WEKT Radio, the Todd County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle collision on Monday morning. Deputies say Douglas Trodglen, 34 of Bowling Green, was operating a SUV on Kentucky 507 and pulled into the path of a…

Glasgow Public Square to close for Shindig on the Scare event

Source: Glasgow Police Department. GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Public Square will close for Shindig on the Scare on Thursday, Oct. 24. Glasgow police say the area will close to traffic starting at 3 p.m. The event is set to last from 5 to 8 p.m. On the square, the community can enjoy a nighttime farmers market and a trunk-or-treat,…

Girl Scouts to hike membership prices up to $65 by 2027

(CNN) – The Girl Scouts of the USA are raising membership dues 160% over the next two years. The National Council voted to hike prices from $25 to $45 in 2026. In 2027, dues will increase again to $65 per scout. However, this is still a smaller increase than the $85 originally proposed. Membership dues are the organization’s largest source…

Glasgow police to host drug take back day

GLASGOW, Ky. – The Glasgow Police Department is hosting a National DEA Drug Take Back Program Day on Saturday, October 26. Public Information Officer Major Terry Flatt says the event will be at the Walmart Supercenter in Glasgow from 9 am until Noon. The department will be set up at the main entrance. Major Flatt says all forms of unused…

Downtown Bowling Green Harvest Festival draws record attendance

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A record-setting crowd attended an annual City of Bowling Green event on Saturday. The Downtown BGKY Harvest Festival, one of the largest attended events of the year, took over downtown with activities and events from Fountain Square Park to Circus Square Park. Attendees enjoyed food trucks, live music, an opportunity to connect with vendors, and kids…

Rock and Roll is alive and well in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Rock and roll is alive and well in Bowling Green. The Bowling Green Rock Band Academy hosted its Fall Fest at Tidball’s lot on Saturday afternoon. 13 student rock and roll bands performed live in front of hundreds of festival goers. Bands took the stage to perform sets that included rock and roll and pop songs…